Swapped<\/a>.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s the official logline for the film:<\/p>\n
\u201cSet in Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, the story follows private eye Raymond Gunn, who is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder, and a multimedia star named Venus Nova.\u201d<\/p>\n
The retro-futuristic, \u201c1930s vision of the future\u201d aesthetic sounds incredibly promising, especially with this caliber of talent behind it. The voice cast is absolutely stacked, featuring the talents of Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, legendary musician Tom Waits, and Pixar voice-acting staple John Ratzenberger.<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes, Brad Bird has reunited with iconic composer Michael Giacchino (The Incredibles,\u00a0The Batman,\u00a0Up) to handle the film\u2019s musical score.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory<\/p>\n
Directors:\u00a0Elaine Bogan and Jared Stern
Producers:\u00a0Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo
Animation Studio:\u00a0Sony Pictures Animation \/ Netflix
Voice Cast:\u00a0Taika Waititi and Kit Connor
Genre:\u00a0Action \/ Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Expected Netflix Release Date:\u00a02027<\/p>\n
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Recently confirmed for release in 2027, Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory\u00a0asks a very logical (and hilarious) question: what happened to Willy Wonka after he turned a child into a giant blueberry?<\/p>\n
Here is the official logline for the upcoming musical adventure:<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter Wonka is released from prison for the crime of turning a child into a blueberry in the original\u00a0Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, he returns to his factory determined to add a little sweetness to a bitter world. But one thing stands in his way: teenager Charlie Paley and his friends. Facing eviction, this next generation of rotten kids plot to break into the factory, steal a priceless Wonka Bar, and save their homes. But like many before them who enter the fantastical world of the factory, they\u2019re in for a bit more than they can chew.\u201d<\/p>\n
Set in modern-day London, the film is being directed by Elaine Bogan (Spirit Untamed) and Jared Stern (DC League of Super-Pets).<\/p>\n
The voice cast we know so far is absolutely perfect.\u00a0Heartstopper fan-favorite Kit Connor will be voicing the teenage heist-mastermind, Charlie Paley. Meanwhile, the eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka will be voiced by none other than Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok,\u00a0Jojo Rabbit), who is also serving as an Executive Producer on the project.<\/p>\n
The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2\u00a0(Working Title:\u00a0The Mitchells vs. the Mitchells)<\/p>\n
Directors:\u00a0Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans
Writers:\u00a0Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin
Producers:\u00a0Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and Kurt Albrecht
Animation Studio:\u00a0Sony Pictures Animation \/ Lord Miller
Genre:\u00a03D Sci-Fi, Family, Comedy, Sequel
Expected Netflix Release Date: TBA\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Get ready for another wild family road trip! The Oscar-nominated 2021 hit The Mitchells vs. the Machines is officially getting a sequel. Originally scooped up by Netflix during the pandemic, the first film became a massive hit for the streamer, making a follow-up a no-brainer.<\/p>\n
While exact plot details are still heavily under wraps, we do know the working title is currently\u00a0\u201cThe Mitchells vs. the Mitchells.\u201d\u00a0Here is a brief tease of what we can expect from the storyline:<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the first film saw the Mitchells, a fairly mild-mannered American family, take on the robot apocalypse, the sequel sees them encounter something even stranger and more dangerous \u2026 themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is a slight changing of the guard behind the scenes, though the film remains in incredibly capable hands. The first film\u2019s co-writer and director, Michael Rianda, is returning as an Executive Producer alongside Aditya Sood. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are also back to produce under their Lord Miller banner.<\/p>\n
Stepping into the director\u2019s chairs are Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans. Martinez is making his directorial debut, though he is already very familiar with the family\u2014he served as the head of story on the original film, and boasts an impressive resume including LAIKA\u2019s\u00a0Kubo and the Two\u00a0Strings\u00a0and\u00a0Sony\u2019s\u00a0Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Co-director JP Sans recently wrapped up co-directing duties on\u00a0The Bad Guys 2. The screenplay is being penned by the brilliant Molyneux sisters (Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin).<\/p>\n
Untitled Ghostbusters Animated Feature<\/p>\n
Director:\u00a0Kris Pearn
Studio:\u00a0Sony Pictures \/ Netflix
Genre:\u00a0Creature \/ Monster, Fantasy, Family
Expected Netflix Release Date:\u00a0TBA<\/p>\n
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Ghostbusters The Video Game<\/p>\n
Who you gonna call? Netflix, apparently! Alongside an upcoming animated series, Netflix is also developing a wholly separate brand-new animated feature film set in the spooky, slime-filled universe.<\/p>\n
Because the project is still very early in the \u201cIn Development\u201d phase, the official logline simply notes that plot details are currently being kept under wraps. (Or, you might say, locked tightly inside the Ecto-Containment Unit!) We don\u2019t yet know if this will follow the Spengler family from the recent live-action films, the original crew, or an entirely new team of paranormal exterminators.<\/p>\n
However, we do know exactly who is sitting in the director\u2019s chair. The film is being helmed by Kris Pearn, an animation veteran who is no stranger to Netflix subscribers. Pearn previously directed the hit 2020 Netflix original animated film\u00a0The Willoughbys, as well as Sony\u2019s\u00a0Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.<\/p>\n
Untitled Jack and the Beanstalk Project<\/p>\n
Director:\u00a0Rich Moore
Producer:\u00a0John Lasseter
Animation Studio:\u00a0Skydance Animation \/ Netflix
Genre:\u00a0Fantasy, Family
Expected Netflix Release Date:\u00a0TBA<\/p>\n
Netflix\u2019s massive, multi-year partnership with Skydance Animation continues to bear absolute fruit\u2014or in this case, magic beans! In what will be their fourth movie for Netflix, Skydance Animation is currently cooking up a brand-new, animated take on a classic fable.<\/p>\n
No logline or in-depth info yet, we can expect Skydance to put a twist on the story of Jack, the cow, and the giant in the clouds. The behind-the-scenes talent is enough to get any animation fan incredibly hyped.<\/p>\n
The film is being directed by animation heavyweight Rich Moore. If you aren\u2019t familiar with his name, you are certainly familiar with his work: Moore is an Oscar-winning director whose incredible pedigree includes Disney hits like\u00a0Wreck-It Ralph,\u00a0Zootopia, and\u00a0Ralph Breaks the Internet, as well as classic episodes of\u00a0The Simpsons\u00a0and\u00a0Futurama.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leo 2<\/p>\n
Studio:\u00a0Happy Madison Productions \/ Netflix
Voice Cast:\u00a0Adam Sandler
Genre:\u00a0Animation, Family, Comedy, Sequel
Expected Netflix Release Date:\u00a0TBA<\/p>\n
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One of Netflix\u2019s biggest and most universally beloved animated hits is officially getting a sequel. Following the massive, record-breaking success of the 2023 film, Leo 2 is in production as of 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While exact plot details are currently being kept tightly under wraps, we do know the most important piece of the puzzle: Adam Sandler is officially set to return to voice the titular, curmudgeonly (yet incredibly wise) class pet lizard, Leo.<\/p>\n
Produced under Sandler\u2019s own Happy Madison Productions banner, the first film was a massive win for Netflix, praised for its heart, hilarious musical numbers, and surprisingly poignant take on the anxieties of growing up. Will Leo find himself in a new classroom with a new batch of fifth graders? Will Squirtle the turtle return? For now, we\u2019ll have to wait and see!<\/p>\n
KPop Demon Hunters 2<\/p>\n
Directors:\u00a0Chris Appelhans and Maggie Kang
Animation Studio:\u00a0Sony Pictures Animation \/ Netflix
Genre:\u00a03D\/CGI Animation, Action \/ Adventure, Musical, Supernatural
Expected Netflix Release Date:\u00a02029 (or later)<\/p>\n
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Possibly the least surprising movie announcement on this list is a big return for KPop Demon Hunters. Currently in early development, Netflix is moving forward with a full sequel to the female-led, supernatural musical adventure.<\/p>\n
While we don\u2019t yet know what kind of demonic forces the world\u2019s premier KPop girl group will be facing off against this time around, we do know the franchise remains in excellent hands. Directors Chris Appelhans (who previously helmed Netflix\u2019s fantastic Wish Dragon) and Maggie Kang are both officially returning to co-direct the sequel.<\/p>\n
If you are hoping to see this one pop up on your Netflix home screen soon, you might want to settle in for a bit of a wait. Some reporting has suggested a targeted release date of 2029, though it is highly likely that it will \u201cprobably be later\u201d depending on how the animation pipeline progresses.<\/p>\n
The Sea Beast 2<\/p>\n
Directors:\u00a0Chris Williams and Owen Sullivan
Producer:\u00a0Jed Schlanger
Animation Studio:\u00a0Netflix Animation
Expected Voice Cast:\u00a0Karl Urban and Zaris-Angel Hator
Genre:\u00a0Action \/ Adventure, Family, Sequel
Expected Netflix Release Date:\u00a0TBA<\/p>\n
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Following a record-breaking debut in 2022, The Sea Beast officially became the most-viewed animated movie in Netflix\u2019s history at the time. Naturally, it didn\u2019t take long for the streamer to lock down the talent behind it. Announced back in early 2023, Academy Award-winning director Chris Williams\u00a0signed a massive overall deal with Netflix to develop two brand-new projects\u2014one of which is a direct sequel to\u00a0The Sea Beast.<\/p>\n
While an official, finalized logline hasn\u2019t been released by Netflix just yet, Williams has offered up some very exciting details regarding where the story is heading next to THR<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe sequel will continue to follow monster hunter Jacob Holland (voiced by\u00a0Karl Urban) and his newly adopted daughter, Maisie Brumble. However, their happily-ever-after won\u2019t be quite as simple as the first film\u2019s ending made it seem. Here is how Williams teased the plot:<\/p>\n
\u201cSuddenly Jacob is a parent, a parent to an especially willful kid, right? And so when you see them on the dock, you know that\u2019s not what parenting looks like. It\u2019s far messier, far more complicated and more trying at times than that. So the idea of the challenges of this new family became interesting to me.\u201d<\/p>\n
On top of the struggles of newfound parenthood, the sequel will explore a massive shift in the film\u2019s universe: what happens to a world of hardened monster hunters when they suddenly give up their source of income and identity? Furthermore, will the beloved sea monster Red be making a return? When asked, Williams playfully teased, \u201cCan I say\u2026 maybe?\u201d<\/p>\n
Behind the scenes, Williams isn\u2019t tackling the sequel alone. He is officially being joined by the first film\u2019s head of story,\u00a0Owen Sullivan, who will be stepping up to co-direct the feature. Also returning is the first film\u2019s producer,\u00a0Jed Schlanger.<\/p>\n
It is also worth noting that as part of his overall deal, Williams is simultaneously developing a brand-new, original fantasy project for Netflix. He has described that project as a cohesive world-building epic that sits tonally between\u00a0The Lord of the Rings\u00a0and\u00a0The Princess Bride. Because Williams is developing both projects simultaneously, we don\u2019t have a firm release window for\u00a0The Sea Beast 2\u00a0just yet, but we will be keeping a very close watch on the horizon for any updates!<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t forget that all of Sony and Universal\u2019s animated slate will also come to Netflix in the US (and, globally, for Sony beginning in 2027) in the years after their theatrical runs as part of first-window deals.<\/p>\n
What new animated movie are you most looking forward to from Netflix? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pictures via Netflix \/ Illustration by What\u2019s on Netflix Keeping track of Netflix\u2019s animated slate is a bit…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":660875,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[49,48,75,337],"class_list":["post-660874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-movies","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-entertainment","tag-movies"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660874"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660874\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/660875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=660874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=660874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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