GKIDS

GKIDS Acquires Nothing American Theatrical Rights To “Labyrinth”
The animated feature will release in theaters for two nights only in Japanese with English subtitles and English-dubbed from May 10–11.
INTERVIEW: All The Info On “All You Need Is Kill”

INTERVIEW: All The Info On “All You Need Is Kill”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
January 16th, 2026
Now playing in theaters nationwide is All You Need Is Kill, an animated feature adaptation of the Japanese novel about young woman Rita, who's living the same day over and over again. Director Kenichiro Akimoto shares he loved about making this epic action adventure.
FIRST LOOK: “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom”

FIRST LOOK: “Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom”

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
January 8th, 2026
GKIDS announced today its acquisition of US distribution rights to the latest Shaun The Sheep feature from Aardman. First look at the trailer, here.

Latest in Category: GKIDS

GKIDS Becomes North American Distributor For “The Legend of Hei 2” 

On August 8th, 2025, GKIDS announced its newly acquired theatrical and home entertainment rights for The Legend of Hei 2, the Chinese animated fantasy adventure by its original creator, MTJJ, with animation produced by studio Hanmu Chunhua, also known as HMCH. Following its domestic release on July 18th, The Legend of Hei 2 has had […]
Haylie Baker|August 10, 2025
GKIDS Becomes North American Distributor For “The Legend of Hei 2” 

GKIDS Presents “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” In 4K UHD Blu-Ray

From the legendary director Mamoru Hosoda comes The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, now available on Blu-ray in 4K UHD with a limited edition Steelbook. GKIDS’ new release, distributed by Shout! Studios, will be available exclusively on Amazon starting September 9th. At the same time, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will be made available […]
Haylie Baker|July 12, 2025
GKIDS Presents “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” In 4K UHD Blu-Ray

GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

Just yesterday, June 13th, GKIDS made its own history at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in Annecy, France, with 4 new titles, 3 co-produced titles, and a 4K restoration for a 40th anniversary of Angel’s Egg. The North American studio known for elevating bold and talented artists brought its A-game for Annecy, upholding […]
Haylie Baker|June 14, 2025
GKids Presents Its Most Competitive Lineup To Date For Annecy 2025

TRAILER: Annecy 2025 Selection “Little Amélie Or The Character of Rain” Acquired By GKIDS

As of today, June 5, 2025 GKIDS announced that it had obtained all North American rights to Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Amélie et la Métaphysique des tubes), recently premiered as an official selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in the Special Screenings section. Rodney Uhler of GKIDS and Jason Bressand of […]
Haylie Baker|June 5, 2025
TRAILER: Annecy 2025 Selection “Little Amélie Or The Character of Rain” Acquired By GKIDS

ANIME TRAILER: “Dan Da Dan” Season 2 Trailer Showcases New Opening Song By AiNA THE END

As the countdown to Dan Da Dan season 2 continues, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc. debuted a new trailer just this Monday—May 19th, 2025—teasing the upcoming intro for the new season. Written by the sensational J-Pop artist AiNA THE END comes “On The Way,” composed exclusively for the hit occult series just like the prior season’s […]
Haylie Baker|May 22, 2025
ANIME TRAILER: “Dan Da Dan” Season 2 Trailer Showcases New Opening Song By AiNA THE END

GKIDS Announces “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie” Release

Just yesterday, on May 8th, 2025, GKIDS announced that it has obtained the North American distribution rights for Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie. The upcoming film is set to premiere globally on July 16th, with both Japanese and English dubbed versions available. It follows the fan-favorite “Hidden Inventory / Premature […]
Haylie Baker|May 9, 2025
GKIDS Announces “Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie” Release

‘Animation Is Film’ Announces 2025 Winners

ANIMATION IS FILM (AIF) today announced the winners of its 8th annual festival, with AMÉLIE OR THE CHARACTER OF RAIN, directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, receiving the festival’s top honor, the Grand Jury Prize.