Netflix simply rolled out one in all its most bold animation slates but, providing an early peek at a lineup that spans all the things from gritty Ghostbusters and magical aircraft walkers to animal courting and office fantasy warfare zones.
The reveals got here through the streamer’s packed studio panel on the Annecy Competition, the place Netflix spotlighted initiatives geared toward each demographic—from Dr. Seuss preschoolers to grownup animation die-hards.
Right here’s a breakdown of the important thing titles that stole the present:
Magic: The Gathering
One in every of Netflix’s largest swings is a sprawling adaptation of Magic: The Gathering. Dylan Thomas hyped the undertaking as “an epic fantasy saga… with Terry Matalas main the writing, Oscar winner Patrick Osborne directing, and Simon Rogers as our artwork director.” The present is being developed with CG powerhouse DIGIC in Budapest. Thomas added, “This is without doubt one of the most bold exhibits so far.”
Ghostbusters
Netflix is teaming with Sony Footage Animation for a brand-new Ghostbusters animated collection, and it sounds nothing like what followers may anticipate. “That is ‘Ghostbusters’ such as you’ve by no means seen it,” stated Dominique Bazay. The present is being animated by Flying Bark (Sydney) and a brand new workforce in Madrid. Bazay added, “Our objective isn’t photorealism however one thing tactile and tangible,” as she previewed idea artwork showcasing a stylized, gritty New York.
Blue Eye Samurai Season 2
The bloody and exquisite samurai drama is coming again—greater and extra intense than earlier than. “Whereas I can’t say a lot,” teased Thomas, “I’ll say that in some way the scripts and the storyboards are crazier, they’re greater and much more heart-wrenching than Season 1.” A brief sizzle reel reportedly confirmed simply that.
Minecraft
Netflix’s adaptation of Minecraft is being constructed from the bottom up with Mojang Studios, and followers can anticipate one thing contemporary but devoted. Bazay stated, “Clearly, they wish to make one thing genuine and acquainted to Minecraft, but in addition create a universe that could be a new expertise for followers.” A number of pictures proven reportedly obtained audible gasps from the group.
Conflict of Clans
The hit cell recreation is being reimagined as… a office comedy. Sure, actually. “We’re going to show this wild fantasy world of clashing right into a office comedy,” Bazay confirmed, with Fletcher Moles and Ron Weiner hooked up. It’s a tonal pivot, and if performed proper, might be a complete blast.
Stranger Issues: Tales from ’85
Flying Bark can be animating this nostalgic spinoff from the Stranger Issues universe. John Derderian defined, “We wish to create cinematic-level masterworks in collection type.” Dominique Bazay added, “Eric’s working with the Duffer brothers to carry Hawkins, Indiana, into animation… it’s a very stunning factor.”
Splinter Cell: Deathwatch
Sam Fisher’s animated debut is in good arms. “That is actually probably the most visceral exhibits we’ve produced in grownup animation,” stated Thomas. The present, primarily based on Ubisoft’s stealth-action franchise, has been described as a real worldwide collaboration.
Lengthy Story Brief
Raphael Bob-Waksberg (BoJack Horseman) returns with Lengthy Story Brief, an bold household comedy. “It’s each bit as bold, hilarious, and unique,” stated grownup comedy head Billy Wee. A clip from the premiere reportedly had the room laughing arduous.
Haunted Lodge
From Dan Harmon, Matt Curler, Chris McKenna, and Steve Levy comes Haunted Lodge, a horror-comedy that blends irreverent tone with a dynamic forged of ghosts. “It’s a terrifying and hilarious horror comedy,” stated Wee.
Mating Season
From the workforce behind Large Mouth, Mating Season takes animal courtship and turns it into an grownup romantic comedy. Nick Kroll described it as “an grownup animated comedy about courting and discovering love that’s set within the animal world with completely cute and absolutely attractive forest creatures.” The early pencil check was reportedly successful.
Dr. Seuss Preschool Slate
Netflix goes all-in on Seuss with Pink Fish Blue Fish, Horton!, and a long-form particular of The Sneetches. Heather Tilert stated these exhibits “got here from a really particular, passionate creator perspective,” calling The Sneetches “a shocking 44-minute particular… an incredible introduction to household film night time.”
Samuel
The panel opened with the announcement of Samuel, an animated adaptation of the French comedian. “Nice tales are common, and we’re the studio with out borders at Netflix,” stated Derderian.
Netflix is doubling down on animation throughout all genres. From fantasy to comedy, preschool to horror, there’s a one thing for everybody to get pleasure from.
