This year, „Minions & Monsters“, the hotly anticipated sequel from the well-loved franchise, will have the esteemed honour of opening the Festival with a preview screening.
„Minions & Monsters“ is directed by Academy Award® nominee Pierre Coffin, a director of the first three “Despicable Me“ films and the first “Minions“ film. Coffin has also provided the voice for the Minions since their film debut in 2010. The film is written by Brian Lynch (Minions, The Secret Life of Pets films) and Pierre Coffin. It is produced by Illumination’s Academy Award®-nominated Founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and by Bill Ryan (Executive Producer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie). The executive producer is Brian Lynch.
Illumination has an exclusive financing and distribution partnership with Universal Pictures.
The story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, unleashed monsters onto the world and banded together to save the planet.
Cette année, c’est le film „Des Minions et des monstres“, la suite très attendue de la célèbre franchise qui aura l’honneur d’ouvrir le Festival en avant-première.
„Des Minions et des Monstres“ est réalisé par Pierre Coffin, nommé aux Oscars, réalisateur des trois premiers films „Moi, moche et méchant“ ainsi que du premier film „Les Minions“. Coffin prête également sa voix aux Minions depuis leur première apparition au cinéma en 2010.
Le film est écrit par Brian Lynch (Les Minions, les films Comme des bêtes) et Pierre Coffin, et est produit par Chris Meledandri, fondateur et PDG d’Illumination nommé aux Oscars, ainsi que par Bill Ryan (producteur exécutif de Super Mario Bros., le film). Le producteur exécutif est Brian Lynch.
Illumination bénéficie d’un accord exclusif de financement et de distribution avec Universal Pictures.
They will be tasked with judging the 2026 Annecy Festival Official Selection entries: the Festival announces its juries.
Hailing from across the globe and from wide variety of backgrounds, these jury members represent all the richness and diversity of animation culture and creative expression. Their multiplicity and rigorous scrutiny will ensure that the best in each category will be acknowledged.
OFFICIAL FEATURE FILMS
Faisal BALTYUOR
Faisal BALTYUOR Producer and CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation
Saudi Arabia
Mònica GARCIA MASSAGUÉ
Mònica GARCIA MASSAGUÉ
General Manager of the Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia
Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory is being whipped up for a 2027 release — and this time the animated feature will serve up a delicious twist on everything you thought you knew about the world of Wonka.
In this bold adventure set in modern-day London, Emmy-winner Kit Connor (Warfare, Rocketman, Heartstopper) voices Charlie Paley, a brand-new character stepping into the spotlight, while Oscar-winner Taika Waititi (Klara and the Sun, Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Love and Thunder) lends his voice to the legendary confectioner himself.
Connor says, “I’m so excited to enter the wonderful world of Wonka. I was immediately caught by the early concept art and the directors’ vision for the film — capturing the spirit and heart that made the original story so special, whilst imbuing it with something so fresh and unique. It’s such a fun representation of the London that I know. This new adventure is going to surprise audiences around the world. You’re in for a treat!”
Willy Wonka (Waititi) has spent the years since the Golden Ticket contest behind bars (not the chocolate kind) for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry. Having served his time, Wonka returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world. But one thing stands in his way: teenager Charlie Paley (Connor) and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of “rotten” kids plot to break into the factory, nab a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes. But like many before them who enter the fantastical world of the factory, these kids are in for a bit more than they can chew…
Directed by Jared Stern (The LEGO Batman Movie, Green Eggs and Ham) and Elaine Bogan (Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, Spirit Untamed), the film promises an imaginative new take on the beloved universe, powered by the animation artistry of Sony Pictures Imageworks, the studio behind Oscar-winners Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters.” Academy-Award winner Aron Warner (Shrek) and Timothy Yoo (Back to the Outback, Green Eggs and Ham) are producing, and Waititi is an executive producer.
“Our directors, Jared and Elaine, have a bold vision befitting this new adventure whilst remaining sympathetic to the legacy, and I’m thrilled to play my part in bringing Willy Wonka to life in animated form,” Waititi says. “He is so special to me, and the opportunity to voice such an iconic, eccentric candy genius — if a little mischievous at times — is hugely exciting.”
Expect original songs, new characters, and even a few familiar faces, all wrapped in the signature British charm of Roald Dahl’s iconic world. “Having been raised on the delightfully twisted world of Willy Wonka, it’s a privilege to bring his continued adventures to life as twisted adults,” Stern and Bogan say. “And how sweet to do it like never before via the magic of animation, creating a Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory that’s more deliciously unhinged than your wildest imagination. If we do a rotten job, you can throw us down a rubbish chute!“
Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory marks the latest expansion of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory universe, following Netflix’s acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021. The reality competition The Golden Ticket will air later in 2026.
“With their singular comedic and visual flair, Jared and Elaine have concocted a delightful adventure that remains true to the spirit of Dahl’s beloved novel while imagining a brand new story that introduces this world to a new generation,” says Hannah Minghella, Head of Feature Animation and Family Film at Netflix Animation Studios. “We can’t wait for audiences around the world to experience the magic and mayhem for themselves when the film comes out next year.”
Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory will stream in 2027, only on Netflix.
Welcome to the Cardiff Quick Draw Screening! 110 teams signed up from 13 different countries and made 68 animated films in 48 hours to the theme ‚Work/Play‘!!
The Cardiff Quick Draw competition sees teams across the globe working to achieve the impossible goal of making an animated film within a single weekend.
This year, the teams were different, the prompt was different, but the films made over the weekend are no less incredible.
Pop along and see what is possible to make if you have a 48-hour deadline, a community of like-minded thrill-seekers, and a whole lot of determination.
The 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards are here! Find out which anime are nominated for all 32 categories and get ready to vote every day from April 2-15, 2026! Voting opens once the premiere begins.
Find out who the winners are when the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards streams live from Tokyo on Saturday, May 23.
ABOUT CRUNCHYROLL Crunchyroll is the place to watch all your favorite anime! Stream new anime, full episodes, movies, OVAs, music, openings, endings, trailers and all the best moments in anime, subbed and dubbed!
Swapped is a buddy comedy about a small woodland creature, voiced by Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan, and a majestic bird (Juno Temple). When these two natural sworn enemies of The Valley suddenly swap bodies, they must team up, while walking in each other’s feathers and fur, to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.
Swapped also stars Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer and Justina Machado and debuts May 1, only on Netflix.
“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El.
Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. Alcock stars alongside Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and James Gunn are producing the film, which is based on characters from DC, Supergirl based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
The film is executive produced by Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars P. Winther. Behind the camera, Gillespie is joined by director of photography Rob Hardy, production designer Neil Lamont, editor Tatiana S. Riegel, costume designers Anna B. Sheppard and Michael Mooney, Visual Effects Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, music supervisor Susan Jacobs and composer Claudia Sarne.
DC Studios Presents a Troll Court Entertainment / The Safran Company Production, A Film by Craig Gillespie, “Supergirl,” which will be in theaters and IMAX ® across North America on June 26, 2026, and internationally beginning 24 June 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
German Trailer below
„Supergirl“, der neueste Film von DC Studios, feiert im Sommer 2026 seinen weltweiten Kinostart.
Milly Alcock übernimmt die Doppelrolle als Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie führt Regie nach einem Drehbuch von Ana Nogueira. Kara Zor-El – alias Supergirl – sieht sich mit einem unerwarteten und skrupellosen Gegner konfrontiert. Widerwillig tut sie sich mit einem ungewöhnlichen Verbündeten zusammen und begibt sich auf eine spektakuläre Reise durch das Universum, um Gerechtigkeit zu erlangen und Vergeltung zu üben. An der Seite von Alcock sind Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham und Jason Momoa zu sehen.
Peter Safran und James Gunn, die Leiter von DC Studios, haben den Film produziert. Er basiert auf Figuren aus dem DC-Universum: Supergirl basiert auf Figuren, die Jerry Siegel und Joe Shuster geschaffen haben. Die ausführende Produktion übernahmen Nigel Gostelow, Chantal Nong Vo und Lars P. Winther. Zu Gillespies Kreativteam gehörten Kameramann Rob Hardy, Produktionsdesigner Neil Lamont, Editorin Tatiana S. Riegel, Kostümdesignerin Anna B. Sheppard, Visual-Effects-Supervisor Geoffrey Baumann, Musik Supervisor Susan Jacobs und Komponist Claudia Same.
DC Studios präsentiert eine Produktion von Troll Court Entertainment und The Safran Company: „Supergirl“, von Craig Gillespie.
Den internationalen Vertrieb übernimmt Warner Bros. Pictures. In Deutschland wird der Film ab 25. Juni 2026 in Kinos und IMAX®-Theatern zu sehen sein.
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet combines all four titles in the fan-favorite franchise into one magical package. The new collection includes the console games BLUE REFLECTION and BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light; the anime series BLUE REFLECTION RAY; and the mobile game BLUE REFLECTION SUN. BLUE REFLECTION Quartet will be available digitally July 30, 2026 on PlayStation®5.
Is this a sensitive cut or does this change the expectations of the potential audience by omitting the moment that defines the characters?
I could not help noticing, that there is a significant difference between the US trailer and the european trailer, or better let´s say between the european trailer and the trailer released in the rest of the world.
The european trailer has been censored, cut, shortened right in the beginning when Jo is taking out her knife and flips it open, holding it in front of Raissa´s face.
This is taken out of the trailer in the european version, while it remained in all the other trailers I found all over the net.
Why is that and does that mean the cut will also be in the final movie here in Europe?
Normally I would not mind, because there are perhaps good arguments not to show a kid whirling a knife. But here, in this case and in my humble opinion the cut damages the trailer because this is essential to the tone of the film and especially to the character design of both protagonists. Jo is wild and Raissa is fearless, together they will be a great team.
So in taking this out, the Europeans will have greater difficulties to understand and to connect to those two characters.
And while some may say, the knife scene is too threatening, I would argue that in the following montage, where both kids create their memories together, there is more wild, dangerous stuff happening then showing off with a knife. Especially when the teens are driving a bus being chased by the police….
So, I like the US trailer more then the european one. What do you think?
The international Trailer – uncut – with a whirling knife:
The european trailer – sensitively cut – without a whirling knife:
Walt Disney Animation Studios continues a long tradition of experimentation and innovation in short-form storytelling with Malcon Pierce’s Versa, streaming Friday, March 27, on Disney+.
Pierce, a 16-year Disney Animation veteran, wrote and directed Versa — a powerful and profound story of loss, grief, and healing. In the short film, a young couple looking to start a family experiences a gamut of emotions as they embark on an ethereal and imaginative cosmic dance of life. The story comes from a personal place for Pierce and his wife, Keely Tateossian, and combines a multitude of artistic styles, bold imagery, and exciting effects.
The Annecy Festival 2026 is set to feature a rich variety of themes, techniques and cultures. The return of established artists and the discovery of emerging talent are sure to delight future festivalgoers.
Today the programme reveals the Annecy 2026 official poster, a part of the selected films and the two brand-new competition categories.
“While searching for an image that captures the spirit of the Annecy Festival, I combined my love of eccentric animals engaging in human-like behaviour with a gathering of native birds from the Haute-Savoie region – a spiral pilgrimage that reflects the diversity of people bound by a common love for cinema and animation film.” Randall Finnerty
Randall Finnerty is a visual artist originally from Northern Ontario, Canada. He has lived in Montreal since 1992, where he worked for 24 years at the National Film Board of Canada as Technical Advisor on numerous award-winning animated short films. During that time, he maintained an active practice as an exhibiting artist.
Since his retirement from the NFB, he has concentrated solely on his own practice and is thrilled to be able to combine the two worlds that he loves – drawing and animation. He has exhibited his work in group and solo exhibitions across Canada and was included in a travelling group exhibition that toured various cities in Europe.
His work has appeared in a variety of art publications and is held in public and private collections including the Canada Council Art Bank
The 2026 Official Selection
Short Films selection – Official
There are as many techniques as there are themes: puppets in mourning, drawings seeking emancipation, childhoods marked by war or loss… Yet hope reigns supreme, manifesting through characters who yearn for love and a more just world. The Official selection places its spotlight on the latest gems from established filmmakers but also from emerging talents, providing an exclusive glimpse into the realm of animation, its techniques and its messages.
In a selection of predominantly animal-themed storylines, between microcosm and macrocosm, endearing characters embark on extraordinary journeys from the sea to outer space. The viewer follows the explorations and wanderings of these tiny beings with big ambitions, as they search for their place in this vast world.
The Off-Limits programme pushes the boundaries of visual and technical experimentation. Using movement, texture and rhythm, the works take the audience on a multi-sensory journey to the outer limits of the medium.
Through its multiple points of view and diverse techniques, the Perspectives section invites us to question our own worldview. The films encapsulate the inherent contradictions of contemporary societies and the constant interplay between intimate and universal themes.
The short films in these following two categories are now in the running for an official award!
Midnight Shorts – A selection of thrillers and horror films designed to shock and draw you into a dark deranged world. > Take a look at the selection
WTF – A must-see selection of elusive films where comedy delightfully interweaves with other genres and effectively blurs their lines. > Take a look at the selection
Graduation Films selection
Each year, our selection of graduation films puts a spotlight on exploration through the eyes of young people seeking multiple selves. We are witnessing the dawn of these filmmakers‘ cinematic journeys, whose inner realms reveal a remarkable sensitivity to global diversity.
From Japan to the USA, via Italy and France, this programme of TV series epitomises the full potential of animation when it comes to captivating audiences, regardless of their age. Whether it’s well-known franchises, independent productions or emerging artists, the small screen appeals to everyone.
From music videos and commercials to TV series opening sequences and promotional films, the Commissioned Films section demonstrates once again that animation is an integral part of our daily lives. This programme transcends all boundaries, jumping from Snoop Dogg to Thom Yorke, via a hungry wolf… hungry for friendship.
Forgotten Island – In Theaters September 25 Your best friendship is worth fighting for. DreamWorks Animation, the studio that brought you unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a gosling in The Wild Robot, now welcomes a dazzling and emotional story about two lifelong best friends who must come together before they drift apart in Forgotten Island.
The new original film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Grammy and Academy Award® winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths.
While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
The film’s all-star voice cast also includes Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn) and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN).
DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island is distributed by Universal Pictures.
Deutscher Trailer:
Drehbuch & Regie: Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado Produktion: Mark Swift
Original-Stimmen: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Lea Salonga
Als die zwei besten Freundinnen Jo und Raissa auf der geheimnisvollen Insel Nakali stranden, begreifen sie, dass der Weg nach Hause ein ganzes Leben an Erinnerungen fordert – vielleicht auch an den Menschen, der ihnen am meisten bedeutet. Die Grammy- und Oscar® prämierte Ausnahmekünstlerin H.E.R. und Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Allein mit dir) glänzen in den Hauptrollen als Jo und Raissa. Die beiden Highschool-Absolventinnen sind unzertrennliche Freundinnen seit Kindertagen. Doch nun stehen sie am Beginn völlig unterschiedlicher Lebenswege. In ihrer letzten gemeinsamen Nacht entdecken Jo und Raissa ein geheimnisvolles Portal, das sie auf die geheimnisvolle Insel Nakali verschlägt. An diesem fantastischen Ort leben magische und mythische Wesen, von denen sie schon als Kinder in den Geschichten ihrer philippinischen Familien gehört haben. Einige der Wesen begegnen ihnen als Verbündete, andere als gefährliche Gegner.
Gemeinsam mit dem gutmütigen, aber hoffnungslos tollpatschigen Werhund Raww (im Original Dave Franco) und einer kleinen, doch entschlossenen Gruppe neuer Gefährten müssen sich Jo und Raissa der gefürchteten Manananggal stellen, die im Original von der Tony-Award-prämierten Ikone Lea Salonga gesprochen wird. Als sie erkennen, dass als Preis für ihre Rückkehr die Erinnerungen an ihre gesamte Freundschaft gefordert werden, beginnt für Jo und Raissa ein verzweifelter Wettlauf: Sie müssen die Insel verlassen, bevor sie einander für immer vergessen.
DreamWorks Animation schenkte uns bereits unvergessliche Freundschaften zwischen einem Jungen und seinem Drachen in Drachenzähmen leicht gemacht, zwischen einem Oger und einem Esel in Shrek sowie einem Roboter und einem Gänseküken in Der wilde Roboter. Mit DREAMWORKS DIE VERGESSENE INSEL erzählt das Studio nun eine neue Geschichte über zwei Freundinnen, die alles riskieren, um sich nicht für immer zu verlieren.
Das berührende Abenteuer wurde von den Oscar®-nominierten Filmemachern Joel Crawford und Januel Mercado geschrieben und inszeniert. Produzent Mark Swift, ebenfalls Oscar®-nominiert, komplettiert das kreative Trio, das bereits den gefeierten Animations-Hit Der gestiefelte Kater: Der letzte Wunsch geschaffen hat.
Zum hochkarätigen Sprecherensemble von DREAMWORKS DIE VERGESSENE INSEL gehören außerdem die Emmy nominierte Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), die BAFTA nominierte Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), Comedy Superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn) sowie der Emmy Preisträger Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN).
Update: Solid sources told me the following Information:
SPE shared its intent to wind down the Pixomondo ‘umbrella‘, and integrate some of its capabilities into other areas of Sony.
As part of this…
The R&D/Innovation component of the business would be absorbed by Sony Group’s R&D operation.
PXO’s VFX operations would close after the completion of any outstanding projects or contracts…SPE is streamlining VFX efforts internally to focus on its Imageworks capabilities.
Clara operations would begin to wind down as well, with potential for some business initiatives associated with Sony Group to be transferred over.
All outstanding contracts will be fulfilled.
Plans are very much still in development and subject to legal and regulatory process.
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