Every Pixar & Animated Movie Coming in 2026–2027 (Release Dates & Countdowns)
All animated movies releasing in 2026 and 2027 — Toy Story 5, Super Mario Galaxy, Minions & Monsters, and more. Live countdown timers included.
Animated movies aren't just for kids — they're box office giants that consistently rank among the highest-grossing films of the year. And 2026's lineup is stacked. Between Pixar, Illumination, Nintendo, and DreamWorks, there's a massive animated movie dropping practically every month.
Here's every major animated film coming in 2026 and 2027, with live countdown timers for each release.
Quick Reference: Animated Movie Calendar
| Date | Movie | Studio |
|---|---|---|
| April 3 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 | Illumination/Nintendo |
| June 19 | Toy Story 5 | Pixar |
| July 1 | Minions & Monsters | Illumination |
| Aug 14 | PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie | Spin Master |
| Nov 24, 2027 | Frozen III | Disney Animation |
| 2027 | Shrek 5 | DreamWorks |
2026 Releases
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 — April 3, 2026
After the first film became the highest-grossing animated movie of 2023 (over $1.3 billion worldwide), Mario and the gang are back. This sequel reportedly takes inspiration from Super Mario Galaxy, sending Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach into space. Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, Charlie Day, and Keegan-Michael Key all return.
If the first movie proved anything, it's that Nintendo + Illumination is a formula that prints money.
Release date: April 3, 2026
Toy Story 5 — June 19, 2026
Pixar's most beloved franchise returns. After Toy Story 4 seemingly wrapped up the saga, the fifth installment reportedly takes the toys into a world where children prefer tablets and phones over physical toys. It's a premise that hits close to home for every parent — and knowing Pixar, they'll find a way to make you cry about it.
Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, and the rest of the voice cast are expected to return. This is Pixar's big theatrical bet for 2026.
Release date: June 19, 2026
Minions & Monsters — July 1, 2026
Illumination's Minions franchise continues with a new adventure that pits the lovable yellow chaos agents against... monsters, apparently. Details are thin, but the Minions franchise has earned over $4.6 billion globally, so you can bet this will be a massive family draw at the summer box office.
Release date: July 1, 2026
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie — August 14, 2026
The PAW Patrol pups go prehistoric in their latest big-screen adventure. The first two PAW Patrol movies proved there's a massive appetite for these characters on the big screen, especially with the preschool crowd and their patient parents.
Release date: August 14, 2026
2027 and Beyond
Frozen III — November 24, 2027
The Frozen franchise is the biggest in Disney Animation history. The first two films earned a combined $2.8 billion at the box office, and the "Let It Go" era defined an entire generation of kids. Frozen III brings back Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven for another adventure. Details are under wraps, but Disney is clearly treating this as one of their biggest releases of 2027.
Release date: November 24, 2027
Shrek 5 — TBD 2027
Shrek is back. DreamWorks is bringing the big green ogre out of retirement with the original voice cast — Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz — all confirmed to return. After a 14-year hiatus since Shrek Forever After, the franchise is ready for a new generation. Eddie Murphy has also been vocal about a standalone Donkey movie.
Expected: 2027
SpongeBob Movie — TBD 2027
Paramount and Nickelodeon have another SpongeBob SquarePants theatrical movie in development. The franchise remains one of the most recognizable in animation, and each movie release is a significant event for the brand.
The Animation Box Office Machine
Animation is one of the most consistently profitable genres in Hollywood. Here's why:
- Global appeal — Animated movies work across every culture and language
- Family audiences — Parents will always take kids to see animated movies
- Merchandising — Animated characters drive billions in toy and merchandise revenue
- Repeat viewability — Kids watch animated movies over and over (just ask any parent)
The top animated franchises regularly cross the $1 billion mark at the box office, making them some of the safest investments in the movie business.
Plan Your Family Movie Calendar
With this many animated movies coming out, you'll want to plan ahead — especially for opening weekends when theaters sell out fast.
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