Welcome to our massive preview of the upcoming checklist of animated characteristic movies set to debut on Netflix within the coming years. It will together with all of the animated films which are set to come back to Netflix in 2021, 2022 and past.
Editor’s Word: this checklist was compiled by unbiased media guide Emily Horgan who has contributed quite a few instances for What’s on Netflix. You possibly can learn extra on why Netflix’s funding in youngsters content material and why it’s so essential by way of her sequence “Netflix and the Battle for Youngsters” half 1 & half 2
In the event you’d wish to see what Netflix Animation has in retailer for you on the TV aspect, head over to our separate preview for these.
Full Checklist of Upcoming Netflix Authentic Animated Movies
Word: titles are listed in alphabetical order. We’ll hold this up to date over time so hold it bookmarked.
Apollo 10 ½: A Area Age Journey
Format/Timing: Blended media (live-action/hand-drawn and computer-animated imagery)
Who’s Concerned: Written and directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Linklater. Starring Jack Black, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell and Josh Wiggins
Tells the story of the primary moon touchdown in the summertime of 1969 from two interwoven views. It each captures the astronaut and mission management view of the triumphant second, and the lesser-seen bottom-up perspective of what it was like from an excited child’s perspective, dwelling close to NASA however principally watching it on TV like a whole bunch of thousands and thousands of others.
It’s in the end each an exacting re-creation of this particular second in historical past and a child’s fantasy about being plucked from his common life in suburbia to secretly practice for a covert mission to the moon.
Again to the Outback
Format/Timing: CG animated movie. December 2021 launch.
Who’s Concerned: Voice expertise contains Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Man Pearce and Keith City.
So begins a hair-raising and hilarious street journey throughout Australia, as they’re pursued by a zookeeper Chaz (Eric Bana) and his adventure-seeking mini-me (Diesel Money La Torraca).
Past Good & Evil
Format/Timing: Hybrid live-action
Who’s concerned: Directed by Rob Letterman and produced by Ubisoft Movie & Tv
The plot is being stored underneath wraps for this extremely anticipated hybrid animated film primarily based on the online game of the identical title.
How far alongside the mission is in improvement is unclear, the online game sequel has confronted constant setbacks.
Escape from Hat
Format/Timing: 2022
Who’s Concerned: Academy Award-nominated director Mark Osborne (Kung Fu Panda, The Little Prince). Primarily based on the e-book by Adama Kline and Brian Taylor.
Escape From Hat brings gentle to the traditional mysteries of magic. In a fairy story the place black cats are unhealthy and magic rabbits are good, stability is threatened when one such rabbit is forged right into a mysterious realm of hazard and shadow. There, our determined hero rallies an sudden band of allies and undertakes an unattainable quest to flee from inside a magician’s hat – and return to the human boy he dearly loves.
Hilda
Format/Timing: CG animated movie. Anticipated to be an hour and 10 minutes lengthy
Who’s concerned: Silvergate Media and Sony Photos Tv
Two seasons of Hilda have hit Netflix and whereas it’s not recognized whether or not it’ll return for a 3rd, we do know that it’s returning for a characteristic movie.
The film was introduced again in December 2019 it’s unclear whether or not it’s unique to Netflix or aiming for a theatrical launch however price together with right here.
Excessive within the Clouds
Format/Timing: CG animated characteristic movie. Slated for 2022.
Who’s concerned: Timothy Reckart to direct, Gaumont and Netflix Animation producing.
Primarily based on the journey novel which was printed in 2005, this characteristic comedy movie will see a squirrel embarking on a journey to search out an animal sanctuary.
Paul McCartney who was behind the e-book the film is predicated on is rumored to be concerned additional within the mission particularly in creating unique songs. As well as, Girl Gaga can also be rumored to be concerned.
Jacob and the Sea Beast
Format/Timing: CG animated characteristic. Slated for 2022 when introduced in 2018.
Who’s Concerned: From director Chris Williams (Moana, Massive Hero 6, Bolt)
Jacob and the Sea Beast tells the epic story of a captivating seafarer who sails into uncharted waters and discovers an unlikely ally in a sea monster.
L.O.L. Shock!: The Film
Format/Timing: 45’ live-action/CG journey, coming in English-speaking territories on October 15th earlier than rolling out internationally.
Who’s Concerned: Proprietor of L.O.L. Shock, MGA Leisure
A younger lady finds herself within the standard dolls’ CG-animated world, the place she should assist them create a film.
My Father’s Dragon
Format/Timing: 2D hand-drawn animation due 2022
Who’s Concerned: Primarily based on the Newberry Award-winning 1948 e-book by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Academy Award-nominated Nora Twomeny from Cartoon Saloon directs.
My Father’s Dragon tells the story of younger run-away Elmer Elevator, who searches for a captive dragon on Wild Island and finds way more than he may ever have anticipated.
My Little Pony: A New Technology
Format/Timing: CG Animated Movie coming September 24th, beforehand deliberate for theatrical launch.
Who’s Concerned: Produced by Boulder Media, part of Hasbro’s leisure studio eOne. Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Sofia Carson, Kimiko Glenn, James Marsden, Liza Koshy, Ken Jeong, Michael McKean and Jane Krakowski.
The unimaginable has occurred…Equestria has misplaced its magic! Earth Ponies, Unicorns, and Pegasi are now not pals and now stay separated by species. However idealistic Earth Pony Sunny (Vanessa Hudgens) is set to discover a technique to deliver enchantment and unity again to their world.
Teaming up with open-hearted Unicorn Izzy (Kimiko Glenn), the pair journey to faraway lands the place they encounter the likes of charismatic and courageous Pegasi Pipp (Sofia Carson) and Zipp (Liza Koshy) and the ever-responsible fellow Earth Pony Hitch (James Marsden). Their mission is filled with misadventures, however these new finest pals every possess their very own distinctive and particular items that could be simply what this ponyverse wants to revive magic and show that even little ponies could make a giant distinction.
Pashmina
Format/Timing: CG-animated musical
Who’s concerned: Bend It Movies, Hyde Park Leisure. Gurinder Chadha to direct.
This animated musical film tells the story of an Indian-American lady who rediscovers her heritage by way of a magical pashmina.
The film was introduced again in early 2019. Alongside the announcement, Ashok Amritraj mentioned: “Pashmina is an excellent coming-of-age story that may resonate with anybody who has ever felt like an outsider, and one which I consider Netflix households around the globe will get pleasure from experiencing collectively.”
Pinocchio
Format/Timing: Cease-motion animation – Coming in 2022
Who’s Concerned: First animated characteristic movie from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro. Co-produced by The Jim Henson Firm (The Darkish Crystal: Age of Resistance), and ShadowMachine (Bojack Horseman)
Primarily based on the traditional story, set within the 1930’s. On this retelling Pinocchio is an harmless soul with an uncaring father who will get misplaced in a world he can’t comprehend. He embarks on a rare journey that leaves him with a deep understanding of his father and the true world.
Puffin Rock: The Film
Format/Timing: Primarily based on the 2D pre-school sequence, each seasons have been picked up globally by Netflix
Who’s Concerned: One other manufacturing from Cartoon Saloon, this time alongside Penguin Books and Canine Ears. Chris O’Dowd narrates the sequence.
The film sees our hero Oona work along with her pals to avoid wasting their island, and a valuable little egg, in an action-packed story which celebrates our magnificent pure atmosphere and options themes of belonging, braveness and friendship
Redwall Movie
Format/Timing: Animated movie. Timing TBC
Who’s Concerned: Tailored from Brian Jacques’ 22-strong best-selling Redwall e-book. Patrick McHale (Journey Time, Over the Backyard Wall, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio) is on board to put in writing.
The fantasy novels inform tales of heroes and villains performed out by speaking, anthropomorphic woodland animals who stay at Redwall Abbey. The movie is predicated on the primary e-book within the sequence which follows badger warrior, Lord Brocktree.
Rise of TMNT
Format/Timing: Film adaptation of the profitable Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles sequence. Initially deliberate for 2021, now pushed to 2022.
Who’s Concerned: Produced by Nickelodeon. Hayley Joel Osment options within the voice expertise.
When a mysterious stranger arrives from the longer term with a dire warning, Leo is pressured to rise & lead his brothers, Raph, Donnie, & Mikey in a battle to avoid wasting the world from a terrifying alien species…the Krang!
Sulwe
Format/Timing: Animated musical. Timing TBC.
Who’s Concerned: Primarily based on the bestselling e-book from Academy Award-winning actress, Lupita Nyong’o, who can even produce. A studying by the actress, illustrated by Vashti Harrison, was part of Netflix’s Bookmarks sequence.
Sulwe tells the story of a younger dark-skinned lady who units off on a magical journey following an encounter with a capturing star. She learns the story of the sisters Evening and Day. The story has robust themes of colorism and shallowness.
The Magician’s Elephant
Format/Timing: CG Animated Movie. Timing TBC.
Who’s Concerned: Primarily based on a novel by Newberry Medal profitable writer, Kate DiCamillo (The Story of Despereaux/Flora and Ulysses). The forged contains Noah Jupe, Benedict Wong, Pixie Davies, Sian Clifford, Brian Tyree Henry, Natasia Demetriou, Mandy Patinkin and Daybreak French.
When Peter (voiced by Noah Jupe), who’s looking for his long-lost sister named Adel (voiced by Pixie Davies), crosses paths with a fortune teller out there sq., there is just one query on his thoughts: is his sister nonetheless alive? The reply, that he should discover a mysterious elephant and the magician (voiced by Benedict Wong) who will conjure it, units Peter off on a harrowing journey to finish three seemingly unattainable duties that may change the face of his city without end.
The Monkey King
Format/Timing: CG Animated Movie deliberate for 2023, focusing on youngsters 6 – 11
Who’s Concerned: Produced by Academy Award-nominated Peilin Chou (Over the Moon) and Kendra Haaland (co-producer of The right way to Practice Your Dragon 2), and directed by Academy Award-nominated Anthony Stacchi (The Boxtrolls). Options all-Asian voice expertise: Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Jo Koy, Ron Yuan, Hoon Lee, Stephanie Hsu, Andrew Pang, Andrew Kishino, Jodi Lengthy, James Sie and BD Wong. A part of Netflix’s expanded lineup from Asian American creators.
Impressed by China’s well-known legend Journey to the West, the movie tells the story of a really particular Monkey, and his magical combating Stick, who crew as much as battle in opposition to gods, demons, dragons, and the best enemy of all, Monkey’s personal hubris!
The Witch Boy
Format/Timing: Animated musical
Who’s Concerned: Primarily based on the graphic novels by Molly Know Ostertag. Produced by Vertigo Leisure (The Lego Film) with HAIM concerned within the soundtrack.
In a secret, magical neighborhood the place women are born to be witches and boys develop into shapeshifters, Aster is stunned to find his rising and extraordinary witch powers. When a mysterious hazard threatens his world, Aster should embark on a journey to uncover the reality behind himself, his powers, and all the things that’s magical.
Thelma and the Unicorn
Format/Timing: TBC
Who’s Concerned: Primarily based on the novel by award profitable, Australian, youngsters’s writer Aaron Blabey
When a uncommon pink and glitter-filled second of destiny makes Thelma the Pony’s want of being a unicorn come true, she rises to instantaneous worldwide pop-superstar stardom, however at an sudden value. Thelma the Unicorn is a joyful story about studying to like who you might be… even in case you don’t have sparkles.
Tunga
Who’s Concerned: Rosendo Ruíz to direct, Germina Movies and El Carro producing. Developed as a part of the Impression program.
Netflix gained a well-fought battle for the rights to Tunga again in February 2019.
Right here’s how the film is pitched:
“Tunga, a younger African lady and her animal totem Zuze should enterprise to a legendary metropolis to be taught the magic of summoning rain to avoid wasting her village from drought.”
Ultraman
Format/Timing: CG-animated characteristic
Who’s Concerned: Primarily based on the Japanese model owned by Tsuburaya Productions. Shannon Tindle (Academy Award-nominated Kubo and the Two Strings) is on board to put in writing and co-direct.
Baseball celebrity Ken Sato returns to his house nation of Japan to choose up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman, however shortly finds greater than he bargained for when he’s pressured to lift the offspring of his biggest foe, a new child Kaiju. Struggling to stability the roles of teammate and new father, Ken should confront his personal ego, his estranged father, and the conniving Kaiju Protection Power to stand up and uncover what it really means to be Ultraman.
Wendell & Wild
Format/Timing: Cease movement animation – introduced in 2018 for 2021
Who’s Concerned: From author/director Henry Selick (Nightmare Earlier than Christmas, Coraline). Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele are additionally concerned.
Two demon brothers (voiced by Keegan Michael Key and Jordan Peele) escape the Underworld and discover themselves in a city the place they have to evade a demon-duster teenager, Kat, who’s attempting to destroy them.
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