“KPop Demon Hunters” Energy At NYCC 2026

Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix's Oscar-winning "KPop Demon Hunters" continues to be a global powerhouse, more than a year after its June 2025 release. A core part of the phenomenon is the music, with songs from girl group Huntrix and boy band Saja Boys dominating the charts.

INTERVIEW: Makoto Furukawa, the “Hiro” of “Reborn as a Space Mercenary”

The network provided the opportunity for me to speak with lead voice actor Makoto Furukawa at Anime Expo 2026. We......

More News And Animation Highlights At NYCC 2026

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ASIFA adds “Best International Anime Award” Category to ANNIE AWARDS

After many years of consideration, ASIFA-Hollywood is proud to announce the addition of a new Anime category. "We're all very excited about the addition of our new category for Best International Anime Production for TV/Media,” remarked Annies Executive Producer, Michael Paxton.

Idina Menzel Lights Up NYCC 2026

Kicking off Animation Scoop's coverage of New York Comic Con 2026 is the first panel I attended on opening day, Thursday October 8th: A career retrospective with Tony and Emmy winner Idina Menzel, to a packed room of fans.

Laika’s “Wildwood” Special Screening Announced out of ‘Animation Is Film’ Festival

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) has announced that it will present a special screening of LAIKA’s epic new film, Wildwood on Monday, October 19th at the Academy Museum’s Geffen Theater. Director and LAIKA President & CEO Travis Knight will engage in a one-on-one conversation post screening with filmmaker Jason Reitman.

INTERVIEW: The Thrills Of “Monster Mia”

Verena Fels is the director of the spooky fun new animated feature Monster Mia — in theaters nationwide beginning this Thursday October 8th. The film, which screened at Annecy earlier this year, based on a book series about a girl who hopes humans and monsters can get along with each other.

Animated Feature Releases 2026

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GOAT

Release Date: February 13, 2016

Director: Tyree Dillihay

HOPPERS

Release Date: March 6, 2026

Director: Daniel Chong

THE POUT POUT FISH

Release Date: March 20th, 2026

Director: Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington

SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE

Release Date: April 1, 2026

Director: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic

TOY STORY 5

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Director: Andrew Stanton

MINIONS & MONSTERS

Release Date: July 1, 2026

Director: Pierre Coffin

INTERVIEW: Ayataka Tanemura and Gakuto Kajiwara, the Desire to Be the Wizard King in “Black Clover”

At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll arranged an interview with Kajiwara as well as assistant director Ayataka Tanemura, now director for the second season.

FIRST LOOK: Universal’s “Ted” Animated Series

TED: The Animated Series premieres with 8-episodes on Thursday, December 17. Additional episodes will stream in 2027. Here's a first look.

“Yuri!!! On Ice” Heads To The Big Screen For Its 10th Anniversary

For its 10th anniversary, the classic Yuri!!! On Ice anime is making a comeback in theaters for a limited time only. Fans can enjoy episodes 1-5 this October 19th at 7PM at participating theaters in the U.S. and Canada. This exclusive event is part of the monthly Anime Nights theatrical program from Crunchyroll, which showcases […]

INTERVIEW: Angela C. Santomero On “Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures”

Emmy winner Angela C. Santomero (Blue's Clues) talks about reviving Super Why! nearly 20 years after its premiere for the new animated family series: Super Why's Comic Book Adventures.