Sunday, April 5, 2026

Tag: Animation

Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The (2026)*

L to R: Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) in Nintendo and IlluminationÕs The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic.

Title: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Rating: PG
Directed by: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, and Fabien Polack
Written by: Matthew Fogel
Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Issa Rae, Luis Guzmán, Kevin Michael Richardson, and Brie Larson
Release Date: 4/1/2026
Running Time: 98 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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  • We see a summary of the movie done with Puppets.
  • We are shown a snowy landscape with a castle jail. Inside the jail cell is Dry Bowser and Bowser Jr. Bowser says to Jr “Don’t worry, son. No jail can hold us.” Junior says “We’ll be out of here soon.” Then you hear clanking and see a baton on the jail cell bars. Blue Star dressed up a guard says “Hello maggots, trying to escape? You are going to play by my rules now”. Bowser says “Stay close, son, she won’t break us”. Blue Star continues to torment them and ends with “You can’t silence the truth it only makes it louder like the approaching drum beat of death. Boom boom boom” Bowser and Bowser junior both scream.


Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Monkey steals from the wooden slice and runs away. You see a white glove punch the monkey. It is Princess Daisy. She give a wink to the crowd.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (+23 rating, 27 votes)
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Special thanks to Tony and Lisa for this submission

Where to watch:

Unfortunately, we couldn't find any streaming sources at this time.
Source: JustWatch

Pout-Pout Fish, The (2026)*

Title: The Pout-Pout Fish
Rating: PG
Directed by: Ricard Cussó and Rio Harrington
Written by: Elise Allen, Elie Choufany, and Dominic Morris
Based on the book by: Deborah Diesen
Starring: Nick Offerman, Jordin Sparks, and Amy Sedaris
Release Date: 3/20/2026
Running Time: 92 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

A story of an unlikely duo: Mr. Fish (Offerman) a pouty introvert and Pip (Oyama) an energetic sea dragon, who embark on a daunting quest to find a legendary fish to grant their wish to save their homes.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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The shrimp character relaxes in a hot thermal pool. He hears a dinging noise and gets out to retrieve his seaweed chips. As he leaves, Red Starfish pops up in the background and announces that “The window is open.” When the shrimp returns he finds his thermal pool is occupied by starfish.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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We hear a voice say “Well… goodbye forever!”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (-2 rating, 10 votes)
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Special thanks to Hunter and Frank for this submission

Where to watch:

Unfortunately, we couldn't find any streaming sources at this time.
Source: JustWatch

Hoppers 2026)*

Title: Hoppers
Rating: PG
Directed by: Daniel Chong
Written by: Daniel Chong and Jesse Andrews
Starring: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Meryl Streep, Dave Franco, Kathy Najimy, Eduardo Franco, Melissa Villaseñor, Ego Nwodim, Vanessa Bayer, Sam Richardson, Aparna Nancherla, Nichole Sakura, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Steve Purcell, Karen Huie, and Tom Law
Release Date: 3/6/2026
Running Time: 105 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Animal lover Mabel (voice of Piper Curda) seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a life-like robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she uncovers mysteries in the animal world beyond anything she could have imagined, Mabel befriends charismatic beaver King George (voice of Bobby Moynihan) and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human-threat: smooth-talking local mayor Jerry Generazzo (voice of Jon Hamm).


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Loaf, Ellen, and Tom are sitting in the woods and taking turns goofing around while wearing the Jerry face mask. Suddenly, a bird swoops in, takes the mask, and flies off. The three look at the retreating bird and groan, disappointed that their fun is over.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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There’s a knock on the door of the man whom Mabel helped out earlier. He opens the door and receives the petition page where he wrote his shopping list. His three items are checked off and and Mabel’s name and smiley-face are written in. Then he looks at the ground and sees a bunch of ants bringing in the items on his shopping list.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (+29 rating, 35 votes)
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Dedication/Memoriam: Dedicated to beavers, monarch butterflies, all living things, and the humans who love and protect them.

Special thanks to Emma, Ashley, Bailey and Devlin, Tony, Leah, Frank, André, and Stephan for this submission

Where to watch:

Unfortunately, we couldn't find any streaming sources at this time.
Source: JustWatch

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era (2024)

Title: Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era
Rating: NR
Directed by: Ken Yamamoto
Written by: Kiyoko Yoshimura
Starring: Yuri Fujimoto, Sumire Uesaka, Yui Ogura, Haruna Fukushima, Sora Tokui, and Eriko Matsui
Release Date: 2/27/2026
Running Time: 108 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Uma Musume – they were born to run. Born with names from other worlds, sometimes with strange, sometimes with glorious histories, they inherit the souls of these names and run. Aiming only at the goal beyond our eyes.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Where to watch:

Unfortunately, we couldn't find any streaming sources at this time.
Source: JustWatch

GOAT (2026)*

Will (Caleb McLaughlin) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation's GOAT.

Title: GOAT
Rating: PG
Directed by: Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette
Written by: Aaron Buchsbaum, Teddy Riley, Nicolas Curcio, and Peter Chiarelli
Based on the book by: Chris Tougas
Starring: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry, Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis, Aaron Pierre, Patton Oswalt, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Eduardo Franco, Sherry Cola, Jelly Roll, and Jennifer Hudson
Release Date: 2/13/2026
Running Time: 100 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The story follows Will, a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball – a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Will’s new teammates aren’t thrilled about having a little goat on their roster, but Will is determined to revolutionize the sport and prove once and for all that “smalls can ball!”


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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We hear Will’s mother whisper “Dream big.”

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? NoYes (-16 rating, 38 votes)
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Special thanks to Tony, Dan, and Frank for this submission

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Scarlet (2025)

Title: Scarlet
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Mamoru Hosoda
Written by: Mamoru Hosoda
Starring: Mana Ashida, Masaki Okada, Masachika Ichimura, Kôji Yakusho, Yuki Saitô, and Yutaka Matsushige
Release Date: 2/6/2026
Running Time: 111 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Scarlet is a medieval-era, sword-fighting princess on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of her father. After failing at her mission and finding herself gravely injured in the “Otherworld,” she encounters an idealistic young man from our present day who not only helps her to heal but shows her the possibility of a future free of bitterness and rage. When confronted again by her father’s killer, Scarlet faces her most daunting battle: can she break the cycle of hatred and find meaning in life beyond revenge?


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Tafiti: Across the Desert (2025)

Title: Tafiti: Across the Desert
Rating: PG
Directed by: Timo Berg and Nina Wels
Written by: Julia Boehme and Nicholas Hause
Starring: Cosima Henman, Steve Hudson, Jeremiah Costello, and Dela Dabulamanzi
Release Date: 1/30/2026
Running Time: 81 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Tafiti, a young meerkat, initially rejects friendship with Bristles, a bush pig. When his grandpa is bitten by a snake Tafiti sets off to find the flower for the cure. Bristles wants to prove that adventures are always better with friends.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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All You Need Is Kill (2025)

Title: All You Need Is Kill
Rating: R
Directed by: Ken’ichirô Akimoto and Yukinori Nakamura
Written by: Yûichirô Kido
Based on the novel by: Hiroshi Sakurazaka
Starring: Ai Mikami, Natsuki Hanae, Mô Chûgakusei, Kana Hanazawa, and Hiccorohee
Release Date: 1/16/2026
Running Time: 82 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Set in the year 20XX, ALL YOU NEED IS KILL follows the story of Rita, a resourceful but isolated young woman volunteering to help rebuild Japan after the mysterious appearance of a massive alien flower known as “Darol.” When Darol unexpectedly erupts in a deadly event, unleashing monstrous creatures that decimate the population, Rita is caught in the destruction—and killed. But then she wakes up again. And again. Caught in an endless time loop, Rita must navigate the trauma and repetition of death until she crosses paths with Keiji, a shy young man trapped in the same cycle. Together, they fight to break free from the loop and find meaning in the chaos around them.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Where to watch:

Unfortunately, we couldn't find any streaming sources at this time.
Source: JustWatch

SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Patrick Star (Bill Fagerbakke) and SpongeBob SquarePants (Tom Kenny) in The Spongebob Movie: Search For Squarepants from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon.

Title: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Rating: PG
Directed by: Derek Drymon
Written by: Pam Brady, Matt Lieberman, Marc Ceccarelli, and Kaz
Starring: Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola, Regina Hall, and Mark Hamill
Release Date: 12/19/2025
Running Time: 96 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Dan and Matthew for this submission

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David (2025)

Title: David
Rating: PG
Directed by: Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes
Written by: Brent Dawes, Kyle Portbury, and Sam Wilson
Starring: Phil Wickham, Brandon Engman, Lauren Daigle, Asim Chaudhry, Brent Mukai, Mick Wingert, Mark Whitten, and Ashley Boettcher
Release Date: 12/19/2025
Running Time: 115 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey tests the limits of loyalty, love, and courage—culminating in a battle not just for a crown, but for the soul of a kingdom.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: As with other Angel films, the director appears during the credits to encourage people to scan a QR code to pay it forward so that others who cannot afford to pay for the movie will be able to see it.

Dedication:
Dedicated to Janet Cunningham
(and mothers all over the world)
who inspired her children, and those around them,
to fight lions and bears and with God’s strength
to slay the giants that challenge them.

Special thanks to Dan for this submission

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