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Netflix’s animation department is showing no signs of slowing down. As we look ahead through 2026, 2027, and beyond, the streamer is gearing up to unleash a massive wave of brand-new animated series spanning every genre imaginable. From heavy-hitting video game adaptations like Minecraft and Clash of Clans to star-studded adult comedies and major franchise spin-offs, the upcoming development roster is absolutely stacked. Whether you’re craving gritty sci-fi westerns, beloved comic book adaptations, or family-friendly adventures, we’ve compiled a comprehensive preview of every animated show currently making its way to your screens.
This list is likely to become incredibly outdated in the next couple of months, given that the Annecy Film Festival is just around the corner, but we still wanted a launchpad to look ahead to the animated projects coming up. Also no anime projects below – you can find them listed here.
Before we get into the debut animated shows, let’s quickly have a look at renewals first and those with unclear statuses:
Renewed Netflix Animation Shows
- Blue Eye Samurai (Season 2) – Coming in 2027
- Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2
- Devil May Cry (Season 2) – Coming in May 2026
- Gabby’s Dollhouse (Season 14)
- Haunted Hotel (Season 2)
- Long Story Short (Season 2)
- Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (Season 2)
- Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 (Season 2) – Coming Fall 2026
- The Creature Cases (Season 8)
- Trash Truck (Season 3 + Halloween Special)
Unclear Status
- Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix (Season 2) – (Teased a while ago but updates have gone completely dark)
- Castlevania: Nocturne (Season 3) – (Season 2 dropped in early 2025, but we’re still waiting on a green light for S3)
- Dee & Friends in Oz (Season 3)
- Hot Wheels Let’s Race (Season 4)
- Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld (Season 2)
- Love, Death and Robots (Volume 5)
- Masters of the Universe: Revolution (Season 2)
- Mighty MonsterWheelies (Season 3)
- Strip Law (Season 2)
- Tokyo Override (Season 2)
- Unicorn Academy: Secrets Revealed (Season 2)
- Wonderoos (Season 3)
Recently Canceled Netflix Animation Shows
- Exploding Kittens – Canceled after one season despite some early development work on Season 2.
- Good Times – The animated reboot won’t be returning for a second season.
- Terminator Zero – Creator Mattson Tomlin recently confirmed the anime series was canceled due to low viewership, despite strong reviews.
- Twilight of the Gods – Zack Snyder’s Norse mythology epic was quietly axed after its first season.
Alley Cats
- Creator: Ricky Gervais
- Studio: Derek Productions, Blink Industries, Shush Creative
- Genre: Adult
Picture Credit: Netflix
Ricky Gervais is returning to Netflix, and this time he’s bringing his signature comedic voice to the world of adult animation with Alley Cats. Comprising six 15-minute episodes, this 2D British animated comedy is currently slated to make its global premiere on the streamer later this year.
Billed as a slacker sitcom, the series follows the everyday trials and tribulations of a group of feral British felines from various walks of society. As the street-savvy cats seek out companionship and ruminate on the mundane details of everyday life, viewers can expect the perfect blend of biting humor, absurdity, heart, and sharp social commentary that has become a staple of Gervais’ television projects.
Gervais not only created and executive produces the series—while also directing the pilot—but he will lend his voice to the project alongside a phenomenal cast of British comedy stalwarts. The lineup reunites Gervais with several of his frequent collaborators, featuring the vocal talents of Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, Natalie Cassidy, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, and Tony Way. The project is being brought to life by the teams at Derek Productions, Blink Industries, and Shush Creative.
Anchivo Motors
- Creator: Brett Cawley and Robert Maitia
- Studio: Underground
- Genre: Adult
Add another adult animated comedy to Netflix’s growing slate with Anchivo Motors, a new half-hour series brought to you by creators Brett Cawley and Robert Maitia. Much like a couple of others on this list, Netflix itself has yet to officially announce, so treat it as in active development, and if we don’t hear about it within a few years, assume it didn’t move forward.
Stepping up to the plate in the workplace comedy arena, the series revolves around the daily grind of a family-owned auto dealership. The story follows a former baseball star who, after his time on the diamond comes to an end, attempts to pivot and plots his second act as a car salesman.
Bass X Machina
- Creator: Brian Tyree Henry, LeSean Thomas, Jennifer Wiley-Moxley, and Chad Handley (Executive Producers)
- Studio: Studio Mir
- Genre: Adult
Get ready for a wild ride into the frontier with Bass X Machina, a brand new adult animated sci-fi Western slated to debut on Netflix on October 6, 2026. Executive produced by and starring Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Brian Tyree Henry, the series promises a gritty, high-octane twist on the steampunk genre.
Set in a lawless Steampunk West that’s overrun by brutal outlaws, terrifying machines, and supernatural threats, the story follows a father who is forced to become judge, jury, and executioner. As he dishes out his own brand of justice to protect his family, he carries the heavy burden of knowing that his violent choices might ultimately cost him the very people he is fighting to save.
Brought to life by the powerhouse animation team at Studio Mir, the series boasts an absolutely stellar voice cast. Joining Henry (who voices Bass) are Janelle Monáe as Glory, Tati Gabrielle as Dana, Cree Summer as Ahni, Chaske Spencer as Lighthorse, Currie Graham as Rivenbark, and Starletta DuPois as Etta. To complete the immersive frontier atmosphere, the series will also feature an original score composed by Roman GianArthur and Nate Wonder.
Dad’s House
- Creator: David Ashby, Michael Cusack, and Dario Russo
- Studio: Princess Pictures, Bento Box Entertainment
- Genre: Adult
Hailing from Australia, Dad’s House is an upcoming half-hour 2D animated comedy heading to Netflix. Brought to life by the teams at Princess Pictures and Bento Box Entertainment, the series is spearheaded by writers and showrunners David Ashby, Michael Cusack, and Dario Russo.
Set in small-town suburban Australia, this coming-of-age family comedy centers on thirteen-year-old Sean, a child of divorce who spends every other weekend with his laid-back but well-meaning dad, Ian. Cramming quality father-son bonding time into a single weekend is already a tall order, but Ian possesses a remarkable gift for making things much harder than they need to be.
In addition to steering the ship behind the scenes, Ashby, Cusack, and Russo will also lend their vocal talents to the project. They join a voice cast that includes Australian comedian and actress Felicity Ward, best known for her role in the Aussie version of The Office.
DANG!
- Creator: Andrew Law and Matt Murray
- Studio: Universal Television, Titmouse
- Genre: Adult
Picture Credit: Netflix
Prepare for some major sibling rivalry and New York City shenanigans in DANG!, an upcoming half-hour adult animated comedy boasting an absolutely stacked lineup of creative talent.
Created and showrun by Andrew Law and Matt Murray, the series follows a fun, chaotic brother and sister duo living their best messy lives in NYC. However, their carefree dynamic comes to a screeching halt when their absolute worst nightmare comes true: their highly successful, over-achieving older sister suddenly shows up and actually wants to hang out with them.
The project features a stellar voice cast led by Academy Award nominee Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu, and co-creator Andrew Law. Behind the scenes, the series carries some serious comedy pedigree, with TV heavyweights Michael Schur (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation) and Alan Yang (Master of None, Parks and Recreation) serving as executive producers alongside David Miner. Powerhouse animation studio Titmouse (Big Mouth, The Legend of Vox Machina) will handle the animation, with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio, and Ben Kalina also executive producing.
In Case of Emergency
- Creator: Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond
- Studio: Big Talk Studios, Blue Zoo
- Genre: Adult
Netflix is looking across the pond for its next big adult-animated comedy, with In Case of Emergency, an upcoming half-hour 2D series from the United Kingdom. The project is created and penned by Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond (best known for their brilliant work on Ghosts and Horrible Histories), who also serve as executive producers alongside Kenton Allen.
Drawing inspiration from the rapid-fire, irreverent humor of Family Guy, the series trades Quahog for a chaotic British hospital. Viewers can expect a heavy dose of medical mishaps, outrageous workplace hijinks, and biting British wit as the show leans into the absurdities and high-stress environment of the healthcare system.
LEGO One Piece
- Creator: TBA
- Studio: LEGO, Shueisha, Atomic Cartoons
- Genre: Kids / Teens
Picture Credit: Netflix
The Straw Hat Pirates are getting a brick-tastic makeover in LEGO One Piece, a brand new two-part 3D animated special setting sail on Netflix this fall. Marking a massive crossover between the iconic anime and manga franchise and the beloved toy brand, the limited event is officially slated to premiere globally on September 29, 2026.
Serving as a fun, family-friendly spin-off of the main series, the two half-hour episodes will center around the crew’s resident sniper and notorious storyteller, Usopp. Viewers will be treated to one of his classic tall tales as he wildly recounts the Straw Hats’ epic action-packed journey across the East Blue and into the treacherous Grand Line—specifically set during the era right before their beloved reindeer doctor, Chopper, officially joined the crew.
This action-adventure comedy event is being brought to life by the creative teams at LEGO and One Piece publisher Shueisha, with animation handled by the acclaimed studio Atomic Cartoons. Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan or a LEGO enthusiast, this mini-series promises plenty of laughs, adventure, and block-building fun.
Living the Dream
- Creator: George Gendi
- Studio: Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, Boulder Media
- Genre: Adult
Living the Dream. (L to R) Javone Prince as Des, George Gendi as Ray, as in Living the Dream. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
Living the Dream is an upcoming 8-episode half-hour British animated comedy that will bolster Netflix’s adult animation lineup.
The series follows best friends Des and Ray, a couple of Londoners who feel they should have made it big by now. Instead, they’re stuck running social media for a corporate company called Ecofood. The show will see the duo navigating the painful hilarity of the modern workplace, including HR blunders, awkward office romances, out-of-touch directives from the L.A. branch, and the lingering disapproval of Ray’s dad.
The project has lined up a stellar voice cast packed with top-tier comedy talent, including Julia Davis, Chris Diamantopoulos, comedian Stavros Halkias, Ambika Mod, Javone Prince, Tom Stourton, Ellie White, and creator George Gendi himself.
Read more about Living the Dream here.
Motel Transylvania
- Creator: TBA
- Studio: Sony Pictures Animation
- Genre: Kids / Family
Pack your bags and don’t forget the SPF! The blockbuster Hotel Transylvania franchise is officially expanding its universe with Motel Transylvania, a brand new 3D animated spin-off series checking into Netflix.
Taking a well-deserved break from their usual gloomy haunts, the series follows the iconic father-daughter duo, Drac and Mavis, as they head out on a road trip to the sun-drenched California desert. Their mission? To open a brand new resort designed for both humans and monsters. Naturally, mixing vampires with the scorching California sunshine is a recipe for hilarious disaster, and fans can expect plenty of monstrous hijinks along the way.
Produced by Sony Pictures Animation, this CGI family comedy was originally announced as part of Netflix’s 2024 animation slate and is currently scheduled to make its global streaming premiere in 2027.
Mafalda
- Creator: Juan Jose Campanella and Gaston Gorali
- Studio: Mundoloco CGI
- Genre: Kids / Family
Picture Credit: Netflix
Netflix is heading to Argentina for a brand new 2D animated adaptation of Mafalda, based on the iconic and globally beloved comic strip created by the legendary cartoonist Quino.
Helmed by Academy Award-winning director and showrunner Juan Jose Campanella alongside writer and executive producer Gaston Gorali, the Spanish-language series will bring the witty, socially conscious, and famously soup-hating little girl to a whole new generation on streaming.
Animated by the team at Mundoloco CGI, this upcoming comedy adventure will be a major addition to Netflix’s international family animation slate.
Magic: The Gathering
- Creator: Terry Matalas (Showrunner)
- Studio: Hasbro Entertainment
- Genre: Adult
Magic The Gathering First Look Image Geeked Week
After a long and winding development journey, the highly anticipated animated adaptation of the legendary tabletop card game Magic: The Gathering is finally getting ready to tap its mana on Netflix. Originally announced back in 2019 with the Russo Brothers attached, the project eventually underwent a creative overhaul, bringing in Terry Matalas to take the reins as the new showrunner and executive producer.
This half-hour action-fantasy series promises to introduce an all-new storyline that dives deep into the rich, sprawling lore of the worldwide gaming phenomenon. The animated drama will focus heavily on the Planeswalkers—Magic‘s iconic, dimension-hopping, magic-wielding heroes and villains—as they clash over massive, Multiverse-shattering stakes that are far larger than any single world can contain.
Joining Matalas behind the scenes are executive producer Jeff Kline, co-executive producer Steven Melching, and supervising directors Patrick Osborne and Audu Paden. Brought to life by Hasbro Entertainment, this epic animated journey is shaping up to be a major must-watch event for both longtime card slingers and fantasy newcomers alike.
Midnight Sun
- Creator: Sinead Daly
- Studio: Lionsgate Television, Fickle Fish Films, Temple Hill Entertainment, PICTURESTART
- Genre: Adult
Calling all Twilight fans! Stephenie Meyer’s 2020 companion novel, Midnight Sun, is officially getting the animated treatment at Netflix. Spearheaded by writer and executive producer Sinead Daly alongside director Lynn Wang, the half-hour series brings the beloved vampire romance into the realm of adult animation.
For those unfamiliar with the book, Midnight Sun is a retelling of the very first Twilight story, but this time, the narrative unfolds entirely from the perspective of Edward Cullen. Fans will get to experience the lore through the eyes of the captivating and famously sparkly vampire as he navigates his fateful first encounters with a young Bella Swan.
The highly anticipated literary adaptation brings together a powerhouse lineup of production companies, including Lionsgate Television, PICTURESTART, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Meyer’s own Fickle Fish Films. The title is as go and we’re told that as of Spring 2026, the creative team is currently busy casting the voice talent that will bring these iconic characters back to life.
Young MacDonald
- Creator: Gabrielle Meyer
- Studio: TBA
- Genre: Kids / Preschool
A fresh spin on a classic nursery rhyme is heading to Netflix in Young MacDonald, an upcoming half-hour musical comedy geared towards preschoolers and families. This was unveiled alongside Netflix’s new gaming app for young ones called Netflix Playground.
Created by Gabrielle Meyer, the series centers on Mac, the young grandson of the legendary Old MacDonald. Inheriting his family’s agricultural legacy, Mac spends his days caring for the farm’s various animals and crops, all with the help of his trusty sidekick: a pig named Dumpling.
Powers
- Creator: Brian Michael Bendis
- Studio: Dark Horse Entertainment
- Genre: Adult
Dark Horse Entertainment
Dark Horse Entertainment is expanding its footprint at Netflix with an adult animated adaptation of the beloved, long-running comic book series Powers. Worth noting that Netflix hasn’t confirmed this one themselves, suggesting it’s not yet at a greenlight stage.
Blending superhero tropes with the gritty format of a police procedural, the half-hour action-adventure series follows Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim. These two Chicago homicide detectives are tasked with the unique and dangerous job of investigating complex cases that involve individuals with superhuman abilities.
The animated adaptation is being spearheaded by the comic’s original co-creators, Brian Michael Bendis—who is also penning the pilot—and Michael Avon Oeming. They are joined by executive producers Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue. Fans of the acclaimed graphic novels can look forward to a fresh, action-packed addition to Netflix’s expanding adult animation slate.
Untitled Clash of Clans Series
- Creator: Fletcher Moules and Ron Weiner
- Studio: Supercell, ICON Creative Studio, Flying Bark Productions
- Genre: Kids / Teens
Netflix is bringing the wildly popular mobile gaming universe of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale to the small screen with a brand new animated adaptation.
Set within the iconic fantasy world of the hit Supercell games, this half-hour action-comedy follows a determined Barbarian who takes on a massive challenge. To achieve ultimate fame and glory for his village, he must step up and rally a ragtag band of misfits to lead them to victory. The project boasts a strong creative team, with Fletcher Moules serving as showrunner and executive producer, alongside head writer and executive producer Ron Weiner. William Davies also joins the team as an executive producer. The vivid world of the game will be brought to life by animation studios ICON Creative Studio and Flying Bark Productions, working in tandem with the game’s original developer, Supercell.
Untitled Gears of War Animated Series
- Creator: TBA
- Studio: Netflix, The Coalition
- Genre: Adult
Netflix is revving up its Lancers to bring one of gaming’s most iconic and bloodiest franchises to the streaming world with an untitled Gears of War animated series. Developed in close partnership with the game’s current studio, The Coalition, this half-hour action-adventure adaptation was in addition to a live-action movie and while that seems to be still in active development, the status of the animated series seems to be unclear.
Untitled Ghostbusters Animated Series
- Creator: Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan
- Studio: Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation, Ghost Corps, Flying Bark Productions
- Genre: Kids / Teens
Who ya gonna call? The iconic Ghostbusters franchise is officially expanding its supernatural universe with a brand new 3D animated series heading exclusively to Netflix (not to be confused with the wholly separate animated movie also coming to Netflix).
While specific plot details are currently being kept tightly under wraps inside the Ecto-Containment Unit, the action-adventure comedy will serve as a spin-off set squarely within the established Ghostbusters universe. Fans can expect a fresh take on the property with plenty of proton packs, ectoplasm, and spooky new ghouls for a whole new generation of paranormal investigators.
The project is spearheaded by showrunner and executive producer Ben Hibon, alongside writer and executive producer Elliott Kalan. Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Frozen Empire masterminds Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan are also heavily involved, serving as executive producers alongside Amie Karp. To bring the cinematic spooks to the small screen, Netflix has teamed up with Sony Pictures Animation, Ghost Corps, and the acclaimed team at Flying Bark Productions.
Untitled Minecraft Animated Series
- Creator: Kevin Adams, Joe Ksander, and A.C. Bradley
- Studio: Netflix, Mojang Studios, WildBrain, Flying Bark Productions
- Genre: Kids
Minecraft Netflix Series Adaptation
Get your pickaxes ready! The best-selling video game of all time is getting the Netflix treatment with a brand new half-hour CGI animated adaptation of Minecraft.
First announced to eager fans during the franchise’s massive 15th-anniversary celebration, the series promises to expand the beloved block-building universe. Rather than treading familiar territory, the 3D action-comedy will feature a completely original story with a brand new cast of characters, aiming to showcase the world of Minecraft in a totally new light.
The highly anticipated project boasts a strong creative team, with Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander taking the reins as showrunners, joined by head writer A.C. Bradley. To bring this sprawling, pixelated adventure to the screen, Netflix and game developer Mojang Studios have tapped animation powerhouses WildBrain and Flying Bark Productions.
This is likely still quite a way out, with only concept art having been debuted to audiences at Annecy in 2025. Fingers crossed we get some more first looks soon!
Wacky Wednesday and Thidwick The Big Hearted Moose
- Creator: Dustin Ferrer
- Studio: Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Atomic Cartoons
- Genre: Kids / Preschool
While it was noticeably absent from Netflix’s recent major Dr. Seuss universe update (with Horton Hears a Who!, Red Fish Blue Fish, and The Sneetches having launched), Wacky Wednesday and Thidwick The Big Hearted Moose projects were first unveiled all the way back in 2022. First announced back in 2022 as part of a massive expanded partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, we’ve learned that talent from Atomic Cartoons, at one point at least, was quietly working behind the scenes on this 15-minute hybrid series.
That’s it for the moment! We’ve got a few other titles that we can’t speak about yet, but fingers crossed in the near future!
