Animation

Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Decorado’ claimed the best feature film prize at the 9th Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The Spanish-Portuguese co-production marks Vázquez’s third win at the event. Colombia and Portugal also secured major category victories.

April 16, 2026 Reported by AI

20th Century Studios debuted the first trailer for Ice Age: Boiling Point at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday, bringing back the franchise after more than a decade. Voice actors Ray Romano, Denis Leary and Queen Latifah promoted the animated adventure, slated for theaters next February. The preview featured Scrat navigating volcanic chaos with his new baby.

Oscar-winning Parasite director Bong Joon Ho has revealed his first animated film, Ally, eyeing a 2027 theatrical release. The story follows a piglet squid named Ally from the depths of the South Pacific Ocean on a journey to the surface. Variety published the first look at the project.

March 29, 2026 Reported by AI

Chris Pratt has adapted Mario's iconic 'Mamma mia' catchphrase to fit his Brooklyn-accented portrayal in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Donald Glover campaigned aggressively for the role of Yoshi, according to co-star Jack Black. The film premieres in theaters on April 1.

Netflix has officially announced a sequel to its record-breaking animated film KPop Demon Hunters, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to helm the project. The follow-up marks the first endeavor under their new multi-year deal with the streamer for animated content. The original movie, which became Netflix's most-watched title ever, is nominated for two Oscars this weekend.

March 12, 2026 Reported by AI

Fox and Hulu have given a two-season order to Stewie, a new animated comedy spin-off from Family Guy centered on the character Stewie Griffin. The series, co-created by Seth MacFarlane and Kirker Butler, is set to premiere during the 2027-28 broadcast season on Fox, with next-day streaming on Hulu. It follows Stewie as he navigates a new preschool using his inventions for space and time adventures.