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Animation continues to evolve with new releases and creative challenges. Recent coverage highlights original stories, technical dedication, and shifting box office performances across diverse projects.
Hexed lands in North American cinemas on November 25, and already, the whispers are louder than the hype. Disney’s original animated fantasy is poised to open with a $35 million to $45 million three-day haul — a number that could climb to $70 million over the five-day Thanksgiving stretch. That’s not bad for an original film in a year where sequels dominate the box office. But can it crack the top
Lionsgate has greenlit an animated prequel to the John Wick franchise, with Keanu Reeves returning to voice and motion-capture the iconic assassin. The film will explore the origin of the Impossible Task, set before the first movie, and is directed by Shannon Tindle. Production is now in preproduction.
Hexed lands in US cinemas on November 25, and early numbers suggest it’s aiming to outdo Encanto at the Thanksgiving box office. Disney’s latest original animation is projected to open with $35 million to $45 million across three days in North America—well above Encanto’s $27.2 million debut. Over the five-day holiday stretch, estimates climb to $50 million to $70 million. That would make it the最强
The murder of the crows in Wildwood wasn’t just a scene—it was a war. Five years, 231 puppets, and a team that rebuilt their entire workflow to make it happen.
The Legend of Hanuman season 7 premieres October 23 on JioHotstar. The final season promises time travel, divine revelations, and a reimagined Hanuman. Voice actor Sharad Kelkar calls it 'the most exciting' yet.
The trailer for Maha Devi Adishakti dropped on Navratri morning, and the internet didn’t just react—some of it sank. Not in a bad way. In the way that only a well-timed divine intervention can.
The Cat in the Hat is tracking for a $40–$50 million opening weekend in North America, potentially giving Warner Bros its first $40M debut of 2026. It won’t beat The Grinch’s 2018 opening, but it could outpace the 2003 live-action version.
Wildwood, Laika's latest stop-motion film, opens in Indian theatres on October 23. Critics laud its stunning animation, complex characters, and bold storytelling, with Carey Mulligan’s Alexandra standing out as a highlight.
The movie, based on Colin Meloy’s 2011 novel, is now finally arriving — with a PG-13 rating, a story steeped in grief, and a visual language built frame by frame, hand by hand.
Marvel Zombies is back — and this time, it’s Halloween. Not just once, but three times. The animated horror spin-off of the MCU has officially been greenlit for a trilogy of specials, with the first dropping on Disney+ next October.
Forgotten Island, DreamWorks’ latest animation, mixes bright Filipino folklore creatures with a heartfelt teen friendship, set against retro‑style graphics that feel like a sugar‑high visual ride.