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How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming (2019) is an animated short film by DreamWorks, helmed by Tim Johnson. As New Berk prepares for the festive Snoggletog season, Hiccup and Astrid discover that their children, Zephyr and Nuffink, have acquired a fear of dragons upon uncovering some of Stoick’s old books. Determined to prevent their offspring from inheriting the same animosity towards dragons as their ancestors did, Astrid suggests reviving the Snoggletog Pageant, which tells the story of how Vikings and dragons found harmony. Gobber eagerly joins forces with them in organizing the pageant, viewing it as an ...

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019) is a thrilling animated fantasy movie based on Cressida Cowell’s popular book series. Following his rise to chiefdom, Hiccup and his trusty Night Fury, Toothless, alongside their fellow dragon-riders, continue to save captured dragons and bring them back to Berk. However, the island is becoming crowded with these newfound creatures. Determined to find a safe haven for the dragons as told by his late father Stoick, Hiccup sets out to locate the fabled ‘Hidden World’. At the same time, a Light Fury dragon is being used as bait for notorious dragon hunter Grimmel the Grisly by warlords who want Toothless ...

Toy Story 4 (2019) is an American animated comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Following the events of the previous films, Woody and Bo Peep team up to rescue Andy’s remote control car, RC, during a storm. Eventually, Bo and her lamp find a new owner through donation. Though Woody is heartbroken, Bo has accepted her role as a toy with grace. As they part ways, Woody shares a heartfelt goodbye with her. Fast forward nine years and college-bound Andy has passed on his beloved toys to Bonnie. However, Woody struggles to adjust as Bonnie shows little interest in playing with him. When Bonnie creates a toy out of a spork ...

Frozen II (2019) is a vibrant and imaginative animated musical by Walt Disney Animation Studios, now available through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. In the film, King Agnarr of Arendelle reveals to his daughters Elsa and Anna that their grandfather, King Runeard, had made a treaty with the Northuldra tribe by constructing a dam in their enchanted homeland, the Enchanted Forest. The treaty caused hostility between the two groups and resulted in Runeard’s death, causing the four elements of earth, fire, water, and air to become enraged and vanish. As a result of these events, a mysterious mist wall appeared and trapped all those who were present inside the ...

Reign of the Supermen (2019) is an American animated science fiction superhero film, a direct sequel to the 2018 animated film The Death of Superman. It continues the story of the same-name comic book arc during The Death of Superman event. It is the twelfth installment in the DC Animated Movie Universe and thirty-fourth in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Six months have passed since Superman’s sacrifice at the hands of Doomsday, causing an increase in crime rate in Metropolis. Four new Supermen have emerged, stirring controversy. As Lois Lane and Clark Kent’s adoptive parents continue to grieve, Lois takes on ...

An American computer-animated short film, Purl (2018), was directed and written by Kristen Lester. The story was also written by Michael Daley, Bradley Furnish, Lester, and James Robertson. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film follows Purl, an anthropomorphic pink-colored ball of yarn who lands an entry-level position at B.R.O. Capital. However, her excitement ...

The Death of Superman (2018) is an action-packed animated film, created by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment. It’s based on the iconic comic book storyline, making it the second animated adaptation to detail the epic confrontation between Superman and Doomsday. Serving as the 33rd installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the eleventh in the DC Animated Movie Universe, this film follows Superman as he continues to be a beloved hero in Metropolis and beyond. After saving the mayor from Intergang’s clutches, Superman takes their technology to S.T.A.R. Labs for examination. During an interview with Daily Planet ...

Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay (2018) is an American adult animated superhero film, where lethal criminals are recruited to retrieve a powerful relic. Produced and directed by Sam Liu, it is the 32nd installment of the DC Universe Animated Original Movies and the tenth in the DC Animated Movie Universe. Three years earlier, Amanda Waller sends Task Force X, consisting of criminals with implanted bombs in their heads, to retrieve leaked intelligence. The mission is successful but two members betray the team, leading to their downfall. In present times, Waller learns of a ‘Get Out of Hell Free’ ...

Scooby-Doo! and the Gourmet Ghost (2018), an American animated comedy mystery film produced by Warner Bros. Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, follows the gang as they travel to the Rocky Harbor Inn at the invitation of Fred’s uncle, world-renowned chef Bobby Flay. Upon their arrival, Fred is surprised to discover his family connection to the inn’s founder, Edward Flay. However, while exploring the lobby and learning about Edward’s mysterious disappearance centuries ago, they are interrupted by groundskeeper Jeremiah Noseworthy who mentions a red ghost. Bobby explains that this ghost was said to have been responsible for ...

Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018) is an American animated superhero film from Warner Bros. Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, making it the thirtieth installment in the Scooby-Doo direct-to-video series. Mystery Incorporated investigates a string of thefts committed by Puppetto the Puppeteer, who they soon discover is actually Martian Manhunter and Detective Chimp in disguise. With Batman’s intervention, they successfully capture Puppetto and his puppet, leading to Mystery Inc.’s invitation to join the Mystery Analysts of Gotham City, which they accept. However, their acceptance is silently observed ...

The Grinch (2018) is an animated Christmas comedy produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. In the lively town of Whoville, the human-like inhabitants known as Whos are eagerly anticipating their festive celebrations. However, there is one exception – the grumpy and green-furred Grinch, whose heart is notoriously ‘two sizes too small’. He resides in his cave with his faithful dog, Max, and typically only ventures into Whoville for essential errands or to annoy the locals. One day, young Cindy Lou Who notices her mother Donna struggling to care for herself and her infant twin brothers Buster and Bean. Initially, she plans to ...

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) is an American monster comedy film created by Sony Pictures Animation and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. In the late 1800s, Dracula and his companions travel incognito on a train headed for Budapest. However, their plans are disrupted when Dracula’s nemesis, Professor Abraham Van Helsing, shows up and exposes the group. In order to protect his friends, Dracula pushes them off the train while the monsters make their escape through the roof. Van Helsing becomes determined to destroy Dracula, but is consistently outsmarted by him. Fast forward to present day – one year after the events of the previous film – and ...

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018) is an animated comedy film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Following events from six years ago, Ralph and Vanellope remain close friends and spend their free time together at Litwak Arcade. While Ralph is content with their current routine, Vanellope craves something more exciting than the predictable nature of Sugar Rush. In an effort to please her, Ralph takes matters into his own hands and creates a secret track within the game. However, this plan backfires when the arcade player’s control breaks during Vanellope’s test run on the new track. With Sugar Rush’s ...

In 2018, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures released Incredibles 2 (2018), an American animated superhero film. After defeating Buddy Pine (aka Syndrome), the Parr family (aka the Incredibles) and Lucius Best (aka Frozone) battle the Underminer. Despite successfully thwarting his attempt to destroy city hall, they are unable to stop him from robbing a bank and escaping. This leads to the government shutting down the Superhero Relocation Program and denying supers financial aid. Violet’s classmate Tony Rydinger, whom she has a relationship with, discovers her true identity as a superhero. Agent Rick Dicker accidentally erases Tony’s memory of ...

Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness (2018), a Canadian animated film from 2018, is the third and final installment in the series. Written, directed, and produced by Sean Patrick O’Reilly, it follows the 2016 and 2017 films Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom and Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom. At SDCC ’18, Shout! Factory revealed their upcoming titles, including Howard Lovecraft and the Kingdom of Madness. This series is based on a graphic novel by Bruce Brown. In an interview with WIRED, Brown mentioned that ...

Sherlock Gnomes (2018) is a mystery comedy directed by John Stevenson, and based on the beloved character Sherlock Holmes created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Serving as a sequel to Gnomeo & Juliet (2011), it sees Sherlock, along with his trusted companion Dr. Watson, taking on their arch-nemesis Moriarty at London’s Natural History Museum. In a thrilling battle, Moriarty is seemingly defeated by a dinosaur skeleton. As the plot unfolds, Miss Montague, Mr Capulet and their gnomes relocate from Stratford-upon-Avon to a rundown garden in London. Lady ...

Smallfoot (2018), an animated musical comedy, is a joint production of Warner Animation Group and Zaftig Films, and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The Yetis reside in a secluded village atop a Himalayan mountain, hidden beyond the clouds. Migo, a yeti who adheres to the ancient law held by their leader, the Stonekeeper, is faced with a dilemma when he becomes distracted by the Stonekeeper’s daughter, Meechee, and misses hitting the gong that ‘wakes up the sun’. During his gong-ringing lessons, Migo spots a plane crash nearby and discovers a human (‘smallfoot’), thought by yetis to be mythical. Despite his efforts to inform the ...

Batman: Gotham by Gaslight (2018), an American adult animated superhero film produced and distributed by Warner Bros., features an alternate version of DC Comics’ Batman. It is the 31st installment in the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series. In Victorian-era Gotham City, the caped crusader saves a wealthy couple from a robbery attempt by three orphans, ultimately stopping their abusive handler Big Bill Dust. Meanwhile, a former orphan turned exotic dancer named Ivy falls victim to the notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper, who targets impoverished women in Gotham. Misinformed citizens mistakenly believe that Batman and Jack are one and the ...

Isle of Dogs (2018) is a stop-motion animated comedy film written, produced, and directed by Wes Anderson, narrated by Courtney B. Vance. In the year 2038, a canine flu outbreak hits Japan, affecting the fictional city of Megasaki. The virus poses a threat to humans as well. In response, Mayor Kenji Kobayashi implements a decree banishing all dogs to Trash Island. This decision is made despite Professor Watanabe’s pleas for more time to find a cure. The first dog to be deported is Spots Kobayashi, a white and black-spotted canine who happens to be the bodyguard of ...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) is an animated superhero film featuring Miles Morales / Spider-Man, produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation in association with Marvel Entertainment, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. The story follows Miles, a New York City teenager struggling to meet his father’s expectations as a police officer who sees Spider-Man as a troublemaker. To lift Miles’ spirits, his uncle Aaron takes him to an abandoned subway station where he is bitten by a radioactive spider and gains powers similar to Spider-Man’s. After discovering a collider built by the villainous Kingpin, who hopes to access ...