It's been nearly three years since it came out and the climax of Nimona still gets me every single time. Words cannot describe how much of a miracle it was that this film got released, how it is, and what it means to me. It's the film Blue Sky deserves to be remembered for.

It is honestly amazing how stubborn Netflix is. Do they not realize that keeping a film in theaters for less than three weeks would lose them money and wouldn't make the film have an impact? They seriously better not implement this or they're gonna dig their grave faster.

Studio Ghibli just shared on their website a photo of Hayao Miyazaki and Toshio Suzuki talking about their plans for the new year. I am curious what they have planned for the future and what Ghibli could do. Either way, I'm immediately there for Ghibli.

Have a happy New Year, everyone!

My thoughts going into 2026.

As the year draws to another close, I decided to look back at my favorite of the mainstream animated films from 2025. Overall, I think I have a decent crop of films from this bumpy year. Anyway, here's my top 5 best animated films of 2025.

As we enter a new year in a couple of days, I do feel confident that there's promise ahead for what lies next in filmmaking and animation. It might be bumpy, but we're still getting amazing works and we're always gonna get art that will inspire. And that makes me happy.

With 2025 winding down, it's time for me to take a look back at the animated films released by indie studios and foreign countries that I really liked this year. I did have plenty to talk about. Here they are in my latest foreign/indie animated film guide.

Have a pencil test of Dr. Facilie's demise in The Princess and the Frog. Nothing beats classic hand drawn animation in my eyes.

Five years ago today, Soul was released. Out of all the animated films this decade, this one has meant the most to me as it's a gorgeous film from Pixar with its heartfelt and emotional themes, beautiful animation, great characters, and brilliant direction from Pete Docter.

Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!

Have a Merry Christmas Eve everyone.

I'm very disappointed to hear of Paramount's decision to pull The Legend of Aang from theaters and make it a Paramount+ exclusive. I can imagine how dismaying it must've been for the crew of the film and I am disgusted at the execs at Paramount for doing this. Shame on them.

Pixar has announced that Gatto will be released a bit earlier. The film is now scheduled for release on March 5, 2027 rather than June 18th. Considering that Beyond the Spider-Verse is coming out around then, a smart move. Still very hyped to see this new film!

My main goal for 2026 is to try to do more. I really want to make more videos, watch more movies, just really allow myself to do even more amazing things while still making the people I love happy. I have hope things will work out and I really am curious to see where it goes.

We've got another SpongeBob film that was released this time in theaters, and in this film SpongeBob goes up against the Flying Dutchman. Needless to say, it's another SpongeBob film. Anyway, here's my review of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

Whenever times are rough, I always think back to the ending of A Boy Named Charlie Brown and what Linus says to Charlie Brown after he loses the spelling bee. It's a good message for people that we all need at times like this.

For those worried about Sony buying Peanuts, I just want to say that they only bought the stake from WildBrain. They don't own it entirely and the Schulz family still owns a stake in it. I don't think the franchise is gonna get spoiled so I'm curious to see what happens.

It's crazy now that we're two weeks away from 2026. This year flew by way too quickly and it was a bit rough at times. My main goal for next year is to improve as I always do and still try to make people happy because in this day and age, we've got to have a little hope and joy.

Pixar has released a new still from Hoppers in Empire. I still think this is my most anticipated animated film of next year because of just how insane and different it looks compared to other Pixar films as well as how fun it seems. I cannot wait to see it!

This is a firm demonstration for how harmful streaming can be for films and shows. They can disappear without a moments notice and they have nowhere else to be legally seen. This is why streaming needs to put more stuff out on physical media cause art shouldn't be lost to time.

Cartoon Saloon has unveiled a new film at the Cartoon Movie 2026 festival. The film is titled Kindred Spirits from Tomm Moore, the director of Wolfwalkers and Song of the Sea and will follow an Irish refugee child and a Choctaw son looking for a new home and a family. I love it.

Twenty five years ago today, The Emperor's New Groove was released. One of the funniest animated films ever made, this comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios is a total riot thanks to its hilarious story, great animation, and a slew of classic characters.

I'm absolutely and truly devastated about what happened to Rob Reiner. His string of films throughout the 80s and into the early 90s was unlike any other filmmaker and he was truly a hilarious personality. I am appalled to hear of his murder and I'm just utterly devastated.

Have some incredible pencil tests from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The Chuck Jones classic will always and forever be my definitive version of the Dr. Seuss tale. That animation and Boris Karloff's voice really just bring it all together.

I usually don't talk about film trailers I don't like, but I'm honestly stunned at how bad this new Animal Farm film looks. It seems like this film really is going to completely miss the point about Orwell's original novel. Like wow. This looks absurd.

If there's one thing that you'll never get me to do, it's lose hope. Things in animation and film are rough now and I'm worried, but I'm not gonna concede to the worst possibilities and think it's completely lost. I know things can and will get better. I want to stay strong.

I hate generative AI and how harmful it is to artists and I just want it to go away already.

I'm really devastated to hear about Jeff Garcia's death at the age of 50. He really ended up bringing a lot of personality and laughs into Sheen in Jimmy Neutron and hearing about his death at that young an age is genuinely shocking to me. Really, really sad.

DreamWorks has announced that for its 20th anniversary, they will be re-releasing Madagascar in theaters on January 16th. I still remember seeing this in theaters when it first came out all those years ago so it's nice to see it back in the theater again.

Sixty years ago today, A Charlie Brown Christmas premiered on television screens. The story of how the Peanuts gang got to the screens is quite a journey through trials, tribulations, and stupid execs. Join me and discover When Peanuts Became Animated.

Netflix unveiled a first look at their upcoming 2026 animated film Steps which will be a twist on Cinderella from the stepsisters' point of view. Even if I haven't been impressed by the animated films produced by Netflix as of late, this does sound cute at least. Guess we'll see.

This is basically all I'm seeing with the Ellisons not getting Warner Bros. right now. Talk about pathetic.

Seeing Zootopia 2 crack almost a billion worldwide in less than two weeks only proves my point about how stupid Netflix is with theaters. People will see films in theaters and make them huge hits. Barbenheimer wouldn't have been what it was had it happened on Netflix.

Movies aren't content and they shouldn't be treated as digital coupons by a studio that they can wave around to people. They're works of art that deserve to belong in the cinema and also be put on home video collections to be cherished. That's what makes them special.

20th Century Studios has slightly delayed The Simpsons Movie 2. The film will now be released on September 3, 2027.

I have zero hopes for the Netflix/Warner Bros deal. I know it's gonna be another disastrous merger if it goes through and knowing how anti-theater/home video Netflix is, I know they're gonna do even more damage to the film landscape. I don't like it. I hate it, I just hate it.

The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that there are still talks at Paramount over making a third Mutant Mayhem film after they make the second. I'm honestly relieved cause this is my favorite Ninja Turtles incarnation and I was worried the Skydance merger killed it. Very happy.

I don't want any major film studio to buy Warner Bros, but seeing how much David Ellison is being so pathetic and whining over not getting to be able to merge it into Paramount really is just showing more to people how damaging the Paramount/Skydance merger has been. Insane.

One film I know Blue Sky Studios was making before their sudden closure was a comedy called Oh My Gods which followed a fox determined to make himself a deity among other gods. It really makes me sad knowing what this and other films this decade could've been had Blue Sky lived.

I'm officially happy to announce that I've completed a new video essay in time for a certain special's 60th anniversary. This time, I'd like you to join me as I take a look into the making of A Charlie Brown Christmas and venture into When Peanuts Became Animated. Coming soon!

Considering that the holiday season is now officially in full swing, I figured it was time to debut a new holiday profile pic that was drawn by my fantastic friend and incredible artist @nickytheirken.bsky.social! Give them a follow!

Zootopia 2 has opened with a $556 million debut, making it the fourth biggest debut at the box office in film history. Those are crazy numbers and while I don't find myself caring about box office numbers much anymore, I am still amazed at how big this has been.

I've been seeing that Amazon has been trying horribly to make AI-generated dubs of anime and here's all I have to say about it. Burn it. Just absolutely disgraceful.

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have released an online art book for KPop Demon Hunters. I do wish that Netflix would make physical copies that are more than just FYC campaigns, but I'm never gonna dislike seeing concept art from great animated films.

Nick and Judy are back as they uncover a new conspiracy involving reptiles in the animal metropolis. After a nine-year wait, it's a sequel that might be the best from Disney Animation and their best film in years. Anyway, here's my review of Zootopia 2.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Alice in Wonderland is getting a 4K remaster. The classic film from Walt Disney Animation Studios will reveal a new restoration at the 2026 TCM Classic Film Festival. I hope we get to see it soon on Blu-ray because the remasters of Cinderella and Snow White were so good.

Zootopia 2 is a fantastic sequel from Disney Animation. Like any great sequel, it expands what made the first film special with its riveting story and world, gorgeous animation, and lovable characters. As a fan of the first film, I loved it. I’ll give you my review very soon.

Sony Pictures Animation dropped a new trailer for Goat this morning. While I may not be 100% fully sold on the film compared to previous Sony films like Mitchells or Spider-Verse, I still think this does look pretty fun and the animation is stellar. Hope it's pretty good.