In what has turned in the last years as the most-watched Wednesday Annecy showcase, Netflix today revealed new details of its upcoming animation slate for 2026 and beyond, fresh off the Annecy Bonlieu theater stage where a wave of guests enchanted animation fans from all over the world.
Headlining this presentation, two-time Academy Award winner Brad Bird took the stage to reveal new images of his upcoming feature ‘Ray Gunn,’ set for a Dec. 18 release later this year.
Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson) and Raymond Gunn (Sam Rockwell) in Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn.’ Credits Skydance Animation 2026
As he explained in previous announcements, “Ray Gunn” has been percolating in the director’s mind for more than 30 years. Despite the many transformations in animation technology and the film industry at large, the fundamental concept has never changed, and Bird dove deeper into his love for genre piece and how he aimed to bring this unique project to the big screen.
Beyond original stories long in the making, Netflix also shared a first teaser of its flagship anime project, “The One Piece,” set for global release in February 2027. Produced by WIT Studio, this brand new anime adaptation goes back to the very beginning of the original manga’s East Blue saga, separating itself from the TV anime series that has charged full speed ahead over the course of more than 25 years. “The One Piece” instead taps into the expressive potential of modern technology to offer a familiar yet fresh take on the early adventures of Luffy, with “Attack on Titan” director Masashi Koizuka helming the show at WIT Studio.
