Picture Credits: Netflix / Annecy Festival
Get ready, animation fans! The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is just around the corner, and Netflix is bringing an absolutely monstrous slate to France this year.
As we previously reported a few weeks ago in our coverage of Netflix’s initial Annecy lineup, we already knew that heavy-hitters like Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn, the highly-anticipated Ghostbusters animated series, and Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats were heading to the festival. But if you thought that was it, think again. Netflix just dropped its full schedule, and it’s added huge new surprises, including a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory spin-off and a stacked anime slate, hopefully with a few more up its sleeve.
As a reminder, this year, the Annecy Film Festival runs from June 21st to June 27th, with Netflix presenting its slate on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Before we dive into the full lineup, a quick public service announcement: The What’s on Netflix team, including a couple of other contributors and me, will be on the ground at Annecy 2026! Make sure you’re following us across all our social media channels (Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook) because we’ll be bringing you live updates, any available interviews, sneak peek photos, and real-time news straight from the festival.
Here is your full extended preview of everything Netflix is bringing to Annecy 2026.
The Heavy Hitter Films
Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory
Release Date: 2027
Picture Credit: Netflix
Prepare for a completely different trip to the chocolate factory. As unveiled last month and executive-produced by and starring Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka (who has just spent years behind actual bars for turning a child into a blueberry), this new animated feature sees him returning to a bitter world. Teenager Charlie Paley (voiced by Heartstopper’s Kit Connor) and his friends plot a heist on the factory to steal a priceless Wonka Bar and save their homes from eviction. Netflix will be showing off exclusive sneak peeks at the “Next on Netflix Animation” showcase.
Ray Gunn
Release Date: 2026
RAY GUNN – Concept art by Tony Fucile and Paul Rogers. Cr: Skydance Animation/Netflix © 2026
As we mentioned in our initial preview, visionary director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, The Iron Giant) is finally bringing his 30-plus-year passion project to life with Skydance Animation, and the first looks were revealed last month ahead of its release late this year.
Set in “Metropia,” an alternate future as imagined from 1939, the film follows private eye Raymond Gunn as he gets pulled into a web of aliens, murder, and a multimedia star named Venus Nova. The voice cast is staggering, featuring Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits. We now know Bird will be on stage at the Théâtre Bonlieu on Wednesday, June 24, for a deep-dive conversation moderated by stop-motion legend Peter Lord of Aardman.
Alongside today’s news, we got a new concept art poster piece that’s embedded above.
Steps
Release Date: 2026
Think you know Cinderella? Steps is flipping the script. Ali Wong voices Lilith, a misunderstood stepsister who accidentally turns her sister Margot (Stephanie Hsu) into a frog and leaves the kingdom to a mean girl. She has to team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) to fix the fairytale.
Directors Alyce Tzue and John Ripa will be hosting a special “Work-in-Progress” session on Tuesday, June 23, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process.
The Massive Anime Slate
On Tuesday, June 23, Netflix is hosting a dedicated panel titled “Netflix Anime: Bold Stories, Boundless Worlds.” With over 150 million Netflix members tuning into anime globally, this is going to be a blockbuster showcase.
THE ONE PIECE
Release Date: February 2027
Produced by WIT Studio, this brand-new adaptation goes all the way back to the East Blue saga. Separate from the long-running original anime, this high-tech, modern take on Luffy’s beginnings is one of the most anticipated shows on the planet. Expect fresh concept art and exclusive sneak peeks during both the Anime panel and the Next on Netflix Animation showcase!
Blue Eye Samurai (Season 2)
Release Date: Coming Soon (Expected 2027)
We finally have a logline for Season 2! Mizu’s bloody quest takes her to London, where she’ll face “new friends, old foes, and her own demons.” Meanwhile, back in Japan, Akemi and Taigen are navigating Edo Castle under a dangerous new Shogun, and Ringo is searching for a new purpose.
THE RIBBON HERO
Release Date: August 2026
Having its world premiere as part of the Annecy Presents programming, this feature film is directed by Yuki Igarashi (Jujutsu Kaisen, Star Wars: Visions). Inspired by Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight, it follows a lone hero defying a harsh destiny in a beautifully crafted world.
Sparks of Tomorrow
Release Date: July 5, 2026
Kyoto Animation brings us to a steam-powered alternate 20th-century Kyoto. A cynical boy and a devout girl team up to explore the secrets of the “20th Century Electrical Catalog,” searching for an age of electricity. Episode 1 will also be competing in Annecy’s Official TV Films Competition.
Bass X Machina
Release Date: Coming Soon
Studio Mir is bringing a lawless Steampunk West to our screens. Brian Tyree Henry executive produces this gritty series about a father who must become judge, jury, and executioner against brutal outlaws and supernatural terrors to protect his family.
Adult Comedy & Spooky Series
Untitled Ghostbusters Series
Release Date: 2027
Who you gonna call? Expanding on our previous report, we now have confirmation that on Wednesday, June 24, Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan will be joining showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan to unveil a world exclusive preview of the upcoming high-end animated series produced in partnership with Sony Pictures Animation that’s now confirmed for a 2027 launch.
Alley Cats
Release Date: August 7, 2026
Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
Ricky Gervais brings his signature social commentary to the feral streets of Britain. Gervais is the creator, director, and star of this adult animated sitcom about a group of stray cats seeking companionship. As promised in the initial lineup, Gervais is hosting a masterclass on Thursday, June 25, where lucky attendees will get to screen two episodes before they drop globally in August.
Special Screenings & Competitions
To cap it all off, Netflix isn’t just about panels.
- KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along: Celebrating the one-year anniversary of its history-making Oscar wins, Netflix is throwing a massive outdoor sing-along screening of KPop Demon Hunters by Lake Annecy on Wednesday, June 24. We’ll definitely be there singing our lungs out.
- Official TV Films Competition: Aside from Sparks of Tomorrow, Netflix has two other heavy hitters competing: an episode of Long Story Short titled “Shira Can’t Cook,” and a highly anticipated new Love, Death + Robots episode titled “How Zeke Got Religion.”
Are you excited about Netflix’s Annecy 2026 slate? What titles are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments below, and don’t forget to keep your eyes glued to our socials and our dedicated tag page starting June 23rd for all our live on-the-ground coverage!
