Netflix Animation Studios is an American animation studio and production company that was founded in March 2018 and is a subsidiary of Netflix, Inc. It is based in Burbank, California with offices in Sydney, Australia and Vancouver, Canada. The studio develops and produces animated feature films and television series, which are all released on the Netflix streaming service.
The studio has produced 18 feature films, with its first film being Klaus, released on November 15, 2019; and its latest being In Your Dreams, released on November 14, 2025.
History When Netflix began producing original animated content in 2013, all projects were created by external studios, most notably DreamWorks Animation Television. This arrangement continued for several years. In November 2018, Netflix announced that it had begun developing original animated works in-house, including Klaus and Kid Cosmic. In 2019, Netflix Animation expanded its operations by leasing dedicated production spaces in Burbank and Hollywood to support its growing slate of animated series and films.
The division grew further in July 2022 with Netflix's acquisition of the Australian animation and visual-effects studio Animal Logic. That same month, Melissa Cobb stepped down as vice president of film animation and moved into a producer role, with Karen Toliver appointed as her successor. Following the acquisition, Animal Logic's operations were integrated into Netflix Animation in January 2024 as part of a broader consolidation of the company's in-house animation production to create Netflix Animation Studios. As part of the acquisition, Netflix Animation Studios also continues to collaborate with the University of Technology Sydney to support the UTS Animal Logic Academy. In June 2024, Hannah Minghella was named head of feature animation and live-action family film at Netflix, succeeding Toliver. In June 2026, live-action family film responsibilities were transferred to Netflix film VP Kira Goldberg, with Minghella now overseeing just feature animation and named head of Netflix Animation Studios.
Films
Title Release date Director(s) Writer(s) Producer(s) Composer(s) Co-production with Animation service(s) Notes Story Screenplay Klaus November 15, 2019 Sergio PablosCarlos Martínez López Sergio Pablos Sergio PablosJim MahoneyZach Lewis Jinko GotohSergio PablosMarisa RomanMatt TeevanMercedes GameroMikel LejarzaGustavo Ferrada Alfonso G. Aguilar The SPA StudiosAtresmedia Cine The SPA StudiosLes Films Du Poisson Roguehttps://www.lesfilmsdupoissonrouge.com/work/klausSell Out Animationhttps://vimeo.com/399124882Yowza! Animation3.0 StudioInspideaJ StudiosSnipple Animationhttps://www.snippleanimation.com/work/klausAnimagohttps://www.animagostudio.com/en/portfolio-lavori/klaus-netflix/Ink Animationhttps://www.inkanimation.com/klaus First feature filmCopyright by Sergio Pablos The Willoughbys April 22, 2020 Kris PearnRob Lodermeier Kris Pearn Kris PearnMark Stanleigh Brenda GilbertLuke Carroll Mark Mothersbaugh Bron StudiosCreative Wealth Media Finance Bron Animation Based on the novel of the same name by Lois Lowry Over the Moon October 23, 2020 Glen KeaneJohn Kahrs Audrey Wells Gennie RimPeilin Chou Steven Price Christopher CurtisMarjorie DuffieldHelen Park Pearl StudioGlen Keane Productions Pearl StudioSony Pictures Imageworks Based on an idea by Janet Yang inspired by the Chinese myth. Arlo the Alligator Boy April 16, 2021 Ryan Crego Ryan CregoClay Senechal Alex Geringas Alex GeringasRyan Crego Titmouse, Inc. Prequel to the series I Heart Arlo America: The Motion Picture June 30, 2021 Matt Thompson Dave Callaham Phil LordChristopher MillerWill AllegraChanning TatumPeter KiernanReid CarolinMatt ThompsonEric SimsDave CallahamChristian DanleyNeal Holman Mark Mothersbaugh Lord Miller ProductionsFree AssociationFloyd County ProductionsJittery Dog Productions Floyd County ProductionsCombo EstúdioMighty AnimationBig Jump Entertainment Adult animated film Back to the Outback December 10, 2021 Clare KnightHarry Cripps Gregory LessansHarry Cripps Harry Cripps Daniela Mazzucato Rupert Gregson-Williams Weed Road Pictures Reel FX Animation Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood April 1, 2022 Richard Linklater Richard LinklaterMike BlizzardTommy PallottaFemke WoltingBruno Felix Detour FilmproductionWorld of Submarine Minnow Mountain The Sea Beast July 8, 2022 Chris Williams Chris WilliamsNell Benjamin Jed SchlangerChris Williams Mark Mancina Sony Pictures Imageworks Wendell & Wild October 28, 2022 Henry Selick Henry SelickJordan Peele Henry SelickEllen Goldsmith-VeinJordan PeeleWin Rosenfeld Bruno Coulais Monkeypaw ProductionsGotham Group Based on an unpublished book by Henry Selick and Clay McLeod Chapman My Father's Dragon November 11, 2022 Nora Twomey Meg LeFauveJohn Morgan Meg LeFauve Bonnie CurtisJulie LynnPaul Young Mychael DannaJeff Danna Cartoon SaloonMockingbird PicturesParallel Films Cartoon Saloon Based on the novel of the same name by Ruth Stiles Gannett Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio December 9, 2022 Guillermo del ToroMark Gustafson Guillermo del ToroMatthew Robbins Guillermo del ToroPatrick McHale Guillermo del ToroLisa HensonGary UngarAlex BulkleyCorey Campodonico Alexandre Desplat Double Dare You ProductionsThe Jim Henson CompanyShadowMachine ShadowMachineTaller del Chucho Based on the 1883 Italian novel The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and Gris Grimly's design from his 2002 edition of the novel The Magician's Elephant March 17, 2023 Wendy Rogers Martin Hynes Julia Pistor Mark Mothersbaugh Pistor Productions Animal Logic Based on the novel of the same name by Kate DiCamillo The Monkey King August 18, 2023 Anthony Stacchi Steve BencichRon J. FriedmanRita Hsiao Peilin Chou Toby Chu Toby MarlowLucy Moss Pearl Studio Reel FX AnimationLittle Zoo Studiohttps://www.littlezoostudio.com/the-monkey-kingAgora StudioGolden Wolf Originally slated to be produced from Tangent AnimationBased on the classic Ming dynasty novel Journey to the West.Leo November 21, 2023 Robert MarianettiRobert SmigelDavid Wachtenheim Robert SmigelAdam SandlerPaul Sado Adam SandlerMireille Soria Geoff Zanelli Robert Smigel Happy Madison Productions Animal Logic Originally slated to be from STX Entertainment Thelma the Unicorn May 17, 2024 Jared HessLynn Wang Jared HessJerusha Hess Pam Coats John Powell Scholastic Entertainment Mikros AnimationAgora Studio Based on the book of the same name by Aaron Blabey Ultraman: Rising June 14, 2024 Shannon TindleJohn Aoshima Shannon TindleMarc Haimes Tom KnottLisa M. Poole Scot Stafford Tsuburaya Productions Industrial Light & Magic Based on an original idea from Shannon Tindle, originally stated to be produced from Sony Pictures AnimationInspired by the franchise by Tsuburaya Productions The Twits October 17, 2025 Phil JohnstonTodd Kunjan DemongKatie Shanahan Phil JohnstonMeg Favreau Phil JohnstonMaggie MaloneDaisy May West Oli Julian David Byrne The Roald Dahl Story Company Jellyfish PicturesMinimo VFX Originally slated to be a television seriesBased on the book of the same name by Roald Dahl In Your Dreams November 14, 2025 Alex WooErik Benson Alex WooErik BensonStanley Moore Alex WooErik Benson Tim HahnGregg Taylor John Debney Kuku Studios Sony Pictures Imageworks Inspired by the Sandman
Upcoming Title Release date Director(s) Writer(s) Producer(s) Composer(s) Co-production with Animation service(s) Notes Story Screenplay Steps November 20, 2026 Alyce TzueJohn Ripa Ava TramerJames MadejskiDana SchwartzFelicia HoRiki LindhomeKate Micucci Ava TramerJames MadejskiJen ChuckDana SchwartzFelicia Ho Jane HartwellAmy PoehlerKim Lessing Kris Bowers Garfunkel and Oates Paper Kite Productions Based on the fairy tale Cinderella, inspired by an idea from Garfunkel and Oates Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory November 5, 2027 Jared SternElaine Bogan Aron WarnerTimothy Yoo The Roald Dahl Story Company Sony Pictures Imageworks Based on characters from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
In development Title Director(s) Writer(s) Co-production with Animation service(s) Notes The Buried Giant Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del ToroDennis Kelly ShadowMachineDouble Dare You Productions ShadowMachine Based on the novel of the same name by Kazuo Ishiguro
Critical reception Film Critical Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic Klaus 95% 65 The Willoughbys 91% 68 Over the Moon 81% 60 Arlo the Alligator Boy 85% TBD America: The Motion Picture 35% 38 Back to the Outback 82% 58 Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood 91% 79 The Sea Beast 94% 74 Wendell & Wild 80% 69 My Father's Dragon 87% 74 Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio 96% 79 The Magician's Elephant 67% 53 The Monkey King 58% 59 Leo 84% 65 Thelma the Unicorn 60% 64 Ultraman: Rising 82% 66 The Twits 52% 48 In Your Dreams 86% 61
Television series Adult animation