Netflix Teases 2024 Animation Line-Up
Netflix have over recent years established themselves as among the leading producers and distributors of animation. This includes an impressive line-up of animated feature films including Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio, The Sea Beast, Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget, The Mitchells Vs The Machines, Nimona and more. Netflix has this week been teasing their line-up for 2024. Although the promo video completely overlooks animation entirely, they have unveiled details about a number of animated features and series due this year.
Animated Features
THE CASAGRANDES MOVIE
On Netflix March 22, 2024
After a surprise family trip to Mexico derails Ronnie Anne’s birthday plans, she is determined to prove that she’s old enough to do her own thing – even if it means confronting an ancient preteen demigod whose angst has apocalyptic potential!
DIRECTOR: Miguel Puga
WRITERS: Tony Gama-Lobo & Rebecca May, Lalo Alcaraz & Rosemary Contreras
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Michael Rubiner
CAST: Izabella Alvarez, Sumalee Montano, Paulina Chávez, Angélica Aragón, Sonia Manzano, Kate del Castillo, Cristo Fernández
THE IMAGINARY
On Netflix 2024
Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary portrays the depths of humanity and creativity through the eyes of young Amanda and her imaginary companion, Rudger. Their fantastical adventures launched from her attic, lead them to discover a magical world of creatures and places never before seen until a sinister force threatens to destroy their imaginary world and the friendship within it. Directed by renowned animator Yoshiyuki Momose (Spirited Away, The Tale of The Princess Kaguya), The Imaginary is an unforgettable adventure of love, loss, and the healing power of imagination.
DIRECTOR: Yoshiyuki Momose (Modest Heroes, Tomorrow’s Leaves)
PRODUCERS: Two-time Academy Award nominee Yoshiaki Nishimura (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, When Marnie Was There)
ORION AND THE DARK
On Netflix February 2
Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees, dogs, the ocean, cell phone waves, murderous gutter clowns, even falling off a cliff. But of all his fears, the thing he’s the most afraid of is what he confronts on a nightly basis: the dark. So when the literal embodiment of his worst fear pays a visit, Dark whisks Orion away on a roller coaster ride around the world to prove there is nothing to be afraid of in the night. As the unlikely pair grow closer, Orion must decide if he can learn to accept the unknown –– to stop letting fear control his life and finally embrace the joy of living.
DIRECTOR: Sean Charmatz
WRITER: Charlie Kaufman
PRODUCERS: Peter McCown
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Walt Dohrn and Bonnie Arnold
STUDIO: DreamWorks Animation
VOICE CAST: Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Angela Bassett, Colin Hanks, Natasia Demetriou, Golda Rosheuvel, Nat Faxon, Aparna Nancherla, Ike Barinholtz, Carla Gugino, Matt Dellapina, Nick Kishiyama, Mia Akemi Brown, Shannon Chan-Kent, Jack Fisher, Werner Herzog
SAVING BIKINI BOTTOM: THE SANDY CHEEKS MOVIE
On Netflix 2024
When Bikini Bottom and all its denizens are suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob SquarePants journey to Texas to save the town from a villainous plot.
DIRECTOR: Liza Johnson
TELEPLAY BY: Kaz and Tom Stern
STORY BY: Kaz
Based on the Series SpongeBob SquarePants Created by Stephen Hillenburg
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller
ANIMATION SUPERVISOR: Piero Piluso
MUSIC BY: Moniker
MUSIC SUPERVISOR: Karyn Rachtman
CAST: Carolyn Lawrence, Tom Kenny, Wanda Sykes, Clancy Brown, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Rodger Bumpass, Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson, Grey DeLisle, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Matty Cardarople
SPELLBOUND
On Netflix 2024
Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious young daughter of the rulers of Lumbria who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents into monsters. Spellbound is directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) with original score from EGOT-winning composer Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and lyrics by Glenn Slater (Tangled). A Netflix Film from Skydance Animation,Spellbound boasts an all-star voice cast led by Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, and Tituss Burgess. Spellbound is written by Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda and produced by John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bruce Anderson for Skydance Animation.
DIRECTOR: Vicky Jenson
WRITER: Lauren Hynek & Elizabeth Martin and Julia Miranda
PRODUCERS: John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Bruce Anderson for Skydance Animation
VOICE CAST: Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem, John Lithgow, Jenifer Lewis, Nathan Lane, and Tituss Burgess
THAT CHRISTMAS
On Netflix 2024
Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday), That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys! This heartwarming comedy from Locksmith Animation marks Curtis’ first foray into animation, serving as the film’s writer and executive producer, and also the feature directorial debut of renowned animation veteran Simon Otto (Love, Death & Robots, How to Train Your Dragon films). Nicole P. Hearon (Moana, Frozen) and Adam Tandy (The Thick of It, Detectorists) are producers.
DIRECTOR: Simon Otto
PRODUCER: Nicole P. Hearon, Adam Tandy
WRITER: Richard Curtis, Peter Souter
COMPOSER: John Powell
THELMA THE UNICORN
On Netflix May 17, 2024
Thelma is a small-time pony who dreams of becoming a glamourous music star. In a pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelma is transformed into a unicorn and instantly rises to global stardom. But this new life of fame comes at a cost. Thelma the Unicorn is a quirky, hilarious, and heartfelt ride from directors Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite) and Lynn Wang (Unikitty!).
DIRECTORS: Jared Hess and Lynn Wang
PRODUCER: Pam Coats
WRITERS: Jared Hess & Jerusha Hess
BASED ON THE BOOKS BY: Aaron Blabey
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Aaron Blabey, Patrick Hughes
MUSIC BY: John Powell
CAST: Brittany Howard, Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Maliaka Mitchell, Ally Dixon, Fred Armisen, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Heder
ULTRAMAN: RISING
On Netflix 2024
When Tokyo is threatened by rising monster attacks, an all-star athlete reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman, discovering that his greatest challenge isn’t fighting giant monsters- it’s raising one.
DIRECTOR: Shannon Tindle
CO-DIRECTOR: John Aoshima
WRITER: Shannon Tindle, Marc Haimes
PRODUCERS: Tom Knott, Lisa Poole
CAST: Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe, Tamlyn Tomita, Keone Young, Julia Harriman
WOODY WOODPECKER GOES TO CAMP
On Netflix April 12
After getting kicked out of the forest, Woody thinks he's found a forever home at Camp Woo Hoo — until an inspector threatens to shut down the camp.
Based on the character “Woody Woodpecker” created by Walter Lantz.
DIRECTOR / EP: Jon Rosenbaum
SCREENPLAY BY: Cory Edwards, Jim Martin, and Stephen Mazur
STORY BY: Stephen Mazur and Cory Edwards
PRODUCER: Jon Kuyper
Animated TV Series
ARCANE S2
On Netflix November 2024
CREATED BY: Christian Linke, Alex Yee
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Christian Linke, Marc Merrill, Brandon Beck
KEY VOICE CAST: Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, and Katie Leung
STUDIO: Riot Games
ANIMATION: Fortiche Production
EXPLODING KITTENS
On Netflix 2024
In the animated series Exploding Kittens, the eternal conflict between Heaven and Hell reaches epic proportions when both God and the Devil are sent to Earth - in the bodies of chunky house cats.
SHOWRUNNER: Shane Kosakowski and Matthew Inman
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Mike Judge, Greg Daniels and Dustin Davis of Bandera Entertainment; Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping for the Chernin Entertainment Group; and creators of the Exploding Kittens franchise, Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s Inman.
KEY VOICE CAST: Tom Ellis, Sasheer Zamata, Suzy Nakamura, Mark Proksch, Ally Maki, Kenny Yates
HOT WHEELS LET’S RACE
On Netflix March 4, 2024
Based on the number-one selling toy in the world, Hot Wheels Let’s Race is a high-octane series that ignites and unlocks the challenger spirit within every racer! The series follows the newest generation of racers as they experience mind-blowing races, extreme stunt contests, and thrill-seeking challenges.
DEVELOPED BY: Rob David, Melanie Shannon, Jordan Gershowitz
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Rob David, Christopher Keenan, Fred Soulie
PRODUCERS: Mike Roberts, Diane A. Crea
PRODUCTION COMPANY: Mattel Television Studios
ANIMATION STUDIO: Sprite Animation Studios and OLM Digital, Inc.
JENTRY CHAU VS THE UNDERWORLD
On Netflix 2024
The series follows Jentry Chau (voiced by Ali Wong), a Chinese-American teen living in a small Texas town, who finds out a demon king is hunting her for the supernatural powers she’s been working her whole life to repress. With the help of her weapons expert great-aunt and a millennia-old jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire), Jentry must now fight an entire underworld’s worth of monsters while balancing the horrors of high school.
CREATOR/
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Echo Wu
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ali Wong, Aron Eli Coleite
KEY VOICE CAST: Ali Wong, Bowen Yang, Lori Tan Chinn, Lucy Liu, Jimmy O. Yang, Sheng Wang and Woosung Kim
STUDIO: Titmouse with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina also acting as Executive Producers
FORMAT: 2D Animated Series
JURASSIC WORLD: CHAOS THEORY
On Netflix 2024
After the park has closed, after the kingdom has fallen, a new era of chaos begins... Jurassic World: Chaos Theory is coming to Netflix in 2024.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS/
SHOWRUNNER: Scott Kreamer, Aaron Hammersley
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall
ANIMATION STUDIO: DreamWorks Animation
PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment
FORMAT: CG
TERMINATOR: THE ANIME SERIES
On Netflix 2024
2022: A future war has raged for decades between the few human survivors and an endless army of machines. 1997: The AI known as Skynet gained self-awareness and began its war against humanity.
Caught between the future and this past is a soldier sent back in time to change the fate of humanity. She arrives in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee who works to launch a new AI system designed to compete with Skynet’s impending attack on humanity. As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by an unrelenting assassin from the future which forever alters the fate of his three children.
SHOWRUNNER/EXECUTIVE
PRODUCER/WRITER: Mattson Tomlin
DIRECTOR: Masashi Kudo
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Skydance (David Ellison, Dana Goldberg & Don Granger)
ANIMATION STUDIO: Production IG
