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Netflix Animation Slate Preview: THE ONE PIECE, Ghostbusters, Ray Gunn & 2026–2027 Lineup

Netflix reveals its 2026–2027 animation slate! Get release dates & details for THE ONE PIECE anime, Ghostbusters: Night Shift, Ray Gunn, Steps, and more.

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Netflix has released a preview of its animation slate for 2026 and beyond. Series and Film debuts include: Ghostbusters: Night Shift, THE ONE PIECE, Ray Gunn, Steps, In Waves, Alley Cats, and more.

Netflix Animation Expands Global Footprint at Annecy Film Festival

Netflix has become a go-to destination for animation in all its forms, with more than 130M members around the world watching a variety of animated titles every month. Anime fandoms continue to grow at Netflix as well, where programming topped more than 1.5B views in 2025.

The streaming giant has revealed new details about its upcoming animation slate, fresh off the Annecy International Animation Film Festival stage, where it hosted multiple presentations covering films, animated series, and anime, ranging from CG and hand-drawn, kids & family, and even adult animated content.

Group photo of filmmakers and creators smiling together on a sunny outdoor patio with mountains in the background.
Top Row from Left to Right: Yuji Yamano (Director, Content-Japan), Yuki Igarashi (Director, THE RIBBON HERO), Dan Casey (Art Director, Steps), Jason Figliozzi (Head of Character Animation, Steps), Jane Hartwell (Producer, Steps), Priscilla Bertin (Producer, In Waves), Ben Hibon (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Elliott Kalan (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Amie Karp (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Heather Tilert (Vice President, Animation Series, Kids + Preschool)
Bottom Row from Left to Right: Hannah Minghella (Head of Netflix Animation Studio), Alyce Tzue (Director, Steps), Brad Bird (Director, Ray Gunn), Phuong Mai Nguyen (Director, In Waves), Jason Reitman (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift), Gil Kenan (Executive Producer, Ghostbusters: Night Shift)

These announcements follow an unprecedented year for Netflix Animation, with the triumphant cultural phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters taking home a history-making two Oscars® and becoming Netflix’s most popular film of all time, spending over a year in Netflix’s Global Top 10 as the first non-Disney/Pixar animated film ever to win more than one, and Netflix’s second animated film to win the Oscar in 4 years.

Along with 13 Annie Awards wins, including three for Love, Death + Robots; and Ultraman: Rising nabbing the Children and Family Emmys for Outstanding Animated Special and Sound Mixing & Sound Editing for an Animated Program.

Festival Recap: Revisit the initial presentation line-up from France at Netflix at Annecy 2026: First Looks at THE ONE PIECE, Ghostbusters Series, and Charlie vs. The Chocolate Factory Revealed.

Upcoming Animated Series Highlights

Alley Cats: Ricky Gervais Adult Sitcom Premieres August 2026

ALLEY CATS

2D animated illustration showing a group of six alley cats of various colors and breeds sitting side-by-side on a wooden ledge, viewed from behind as they look out at a city skyline under a soft blue sky.
Alley Cats. (L to R) David Earl as Puke, Diane Morgan as Olive, Jo Hartley as Kitten, Ricky Gervais as Gus, Tom Basden as Ponce, Andrew Brooke as Fang, in Alley Cats. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026

Release date: August 7th, 2026 (Globally)

Synopsis:

Alley Cats is a sitcom created by and starring the multi-award-winning Ricky Gervais. The adult animation follows the trials and tribulations of a group of feral British cats from all walks of society, who seek companionship while ruminating on everyday life. From the funny to the absurd, the series is packed with Gervais’ signature style of heart and social commentary that audiences have come to expect.

  • Creator and Director: Ricky Gervais
  • Co-director: Elliot Dear
  • Executive Producers: Ricky Gervais of Derek Productions, and Steven Hamilton Shaw of Shush Creative. James Stevenson Bretton and Ben Lole for Blink Industries.
  • Producer: Hugo Donkin
  • Production Designer: Tang Heng
  • Cast: Ricky Gervais, Tom Basden, Andrew Brooke, David Earl, Kerry Godliman, Jo Hartley, Diane Morgan, and also featuring Natalie Cassidy and Tony Way.
  • Animation Studio: Blink Industries

Sitcom Deep Dive: Get full voice cast details, trailer breakdowns, and production highlights in our standalone feature Ricky Gervais’ Alley Cats: Netflix Adult Animated Trailer & Release Date.

Ghostbusters: Night Shift Brings 1994 Paranormal Action in 2027

GHOSTBUSTERS: NIGHT SHIFT

CG animated scene featuring a young Ghostbuster wearing a proton pack confronting a massive, fiery ghost dressed in a burning conductor hat inside Grand Central Terminal while a teenager hangs upside down from a large hook.
Ghostbusters: Night Shift – Cr: Sony Pictures Animation ©2026
Concept art of a shadowy New York City street during a golden sunset, featuring silhouettes of a young team wearing DIY proton packs walking down the road alongside a small child throwing a ball to a leapfrogging Terror Puppy.
Ghostbusters: Night Shift – Visual Development Art. Cr: Sony Pictures Animation ©2026

Release date: 2027 (Globally)

Logline:

New York City, 1994 – Five years after the Ghostbusters took the Statue of Liberty for a walk, a new wave of supernatural terror hits the Big Apple, forcing a group of scrappy, young New Yorkers – untrained, underappreciated, and kinda sorta responsible for the problem – to put on proton packs, face their fears, and bust some ghosts.

  • Executive Producers: Ben Hibon, Elliott Kalan, Jason Reitman, Gil Kenan, Amie Karp, and Dan Aykroyd. 

THE ONE PIECE: WIT Studio’s East Blue Remake Debuts February 2027

THE ONE PIECE

Anime character Usopp from The One Piece wearing a yellow headscarf, winking, and giving a enthusiastic thumbs-up inside a wooden room with a life preserver on the wall.
A red and gold pirate ship with a skull-and-crossbones sail gliding through bright blue ocean waters near a green, hilly coast with windmills.
Close-up shot of Nami from The One Piece featuring short orange hair, bright amber eyes, and a wide grin against a clear blue sky.
Anime character Shanks from The One Piece smiling under a blue sky while placing a red-ribboned straw hat onto his head.
Close-up shot of Roronoa Zoro from The One Piece staring intensely with sharp light-blue eyes, wearing a black bandana, three gold drop earrings, and a streak of blood on his cheek.
THE ONE PIECE
Anime character Sanji from The One Piece dressed in a black suit, balancing a plate on his head and holding another plate in his hand with a cigarette in his mouth.

Release date: February 2027 (Globally)

Original manga by: Eiichiro Oda (Weekly Shonen Jump, Shueisha)

Synopsis:

Produced by WIT Studio, THE ONE PIECE is a brand new anime adaptation starting from the very beginning of the original manga’s East Blue saga.

Separate from the TV anime series that has charged full speed ahead over the course of more than 25 years, this series taps into the expressive potential of modern technology to offer a familiar yet fresh take on the adventures of Luffy.

Watch the official teaser trailer.

Promotional poster for The One Piece anime series on Netflix, featuring Monkey D. Luffy wearing his iconic straw hat and red vest, cheering with raised fists aboard a wooden ship under a sunny blue sky. Text reads "A NETFLIX SERIES", "THE ONE PIECE", "EP1 ROMANCE DAWN", and "FEBRUARY 2027".

THE ONE PIECE Episode 1 ‘Romance Dawn’ Art

  • Director: Masashi Koizuka
  • Assistant Director: Hideaki Abe
  • Series Composition: Taku Kishimoto
  • Character Design & Chief Animation Directors: Kyoji Asano, Takatoshi Honda
  • Creature Design & Image Boards: Yasuhiro Kajino
  • Prop Design: Eri Taguchi
  • Action Animators: Ken Imaizumi, Shuhei Fukuda
  • Art Director: Tomonori Kuroda
  • Animation Producer: Ryoma Kawamura
  • Animation Studio: WIT STUDIO

Anime Remake Blueprint: Explore WIT Studio’s 300-minute runtime plan, concept art, and staff breakdown in THE ONE PIECE Netflix Remake: Release Date, WIT Studio Staff, and East Blue Saga Details Revealed.

Upcoming Animated Feature Films

In Waves: Graphic Novel Adaptation Debuts December 2026

IN WAVES

Open illustrated sketchbook featuring French handwritten text on the left page and pencil sketches of a girl's face and eyes on the right, with a red pencil resting across the binding.
IN WAVES – Cr: Courtesy of Netflix © Silex Films – France 3 Cinéma – Gao Shan Pictures – Charades productions – Panique! – 2026
Stylized landscape of surfers holding their boards atop a ridge against a dramatic, glowing pink-and-orange sunset sky and ocean horizon.
Side-profile shot of a female surfer in a teal wetsuit paddling on her surfboard through calm pink water under a soft sunset sky.
Animated scene of a young man in a pink beanie leaning over a young woman lying on a backpack outdoors with an open book in her hands.
IN WAVES – Cr: Courtesy of Netflix © Silex Films – France 3 Cinéma – Gao Shan Pictures – Charades productions – Panique! – 2026
Teenager in a sunlit attic room sitting at a desk and closely inspecting the graphic art on the underside of a skateboard deck.

Release date: December 11th, 2026 (Globally excluding France)

Logline:

In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

  • Director: Phuong Mai Nguyen
  • Writers: Fanny Burdino, Samuel Doux (Based on the graphic novel by AJ Dungo)
  • Producers: Priscilla Bertin, Judith Nora
  • Cast: Will Sharpe, Stephanie Hsu

Ray Gunn: Brad Bird & Skydance Sci-Fi Noir Arrives December 2026

RAY GUNN

Animated man with dark styled hair in a black high-collared uniform side-eyeing a blonde woman with glowing green earrings while sitting inside a vehicle at night.
Animated couple standing near a grand spiraling staircase inside a sunlit, high-ceilinged mansion lobby with a large fireplace and art deco arches.
RAY GUNN – Venus Nova (Scarlett Johansson) and Raymond Gunn (Sam Rockwell). Cr: Skydance Animation ©2026

Release date: December 18th, 2026 (Globally)

Logline:

In Metropia, a gigantic city in an alternate future as seen from 1939, private eye Raymond Gunn is drawn into a case involving aliens, murder and a multimedia star named Venus Nova. 

  • Director: Brad Bird (The Incredibles)
  • Producers: John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Lisa Beroud
  • Cast: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Waits
  • Animation Studio: Skydance Animation

The Ribbon Hero: Yuki Igarashi Directs Tezuka-Inspired Feature

THE RIBBON HERO

Close-up action shot of short-haired anime character Sapphire shouting fiercely as she slashes a glowing white blade through the air.
THE RIBBON HERO
Playful scene where a small horned creature sits inside a wooden crate, holding up its paws as Sapphire in a red bow and cape gestures towards it with a wide expression.
Animated character with long reddish-pink hair and a oversized red bow winking with a wide, playful smile, featuring a striking purple eye and black eyeliner.
Anime character Sapphire with dark hair and a giant red bow wearing a white coat with a flowing black-and-red cape, holding a sword against a dark, stormy background filled with floating red ribbon threads.
THE RIBBON HERO
Dramatic close-up of Velvet, a white-haired anime character with sharp pink eyes, wearing a dark hooded cloak and giving a stern, intense glare.
THE RIBBON HERO
Three animated characters—a blonde girl, a horned creature in a lab coat, and a red-bowed girl—waving their arms cheerfully through a blue-framed window.

Release date: August 8th, 2026

LOGLINE:

Yuki Igarashi, regarded as one of the industry’s most versatile animators, directs the film. He first drew wide attention for the sophisticated animation he handled alone as key animator on the ending sequence of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 1. His directorial debut, Star Wars: Visions – Lop & Ochō, received high praise in Japan and abroad for its delicate storytelling and dynamic action scenes. THE RIBBON HERO marks Igarashi’s first time directing a feature-length film.

Bringing together a team of highly skilled creators, the film depicts the story of a lone hero who chooses to defy a harsh destiny, set in a delicately crafted world and brought to life through polished action.

Watch the official main trailer.

Dramatic action shot of Sapphire leaps through the air with a glowing white blade, surrounded by pink energy bursts and floating red ribbon accents against a dark crimson sky.
THE RIBBON HERO
Panoramic, wide-angle landscape painting showing two small animated figures looking out over a vast valley of fields, winding roads, and distant mountain ranges under a cloudy sky.
Elegant queen figure with pale hair and a small crown, dressed in a detailed dark blue gown with a long red cape, embracing a companion amidst glowing particle effects.
  • Director: Yuki Igarashi
  • Inspired By: “Princess Knight” by Osamu Tezuka
  • Original Character Design: Kei Mochizuki
  • Character Design Cooperation: Mai Yoneyama
  • Animation Character Design: Issei Arakaki
  • Art Director: Cedric Herole
  • Production Company: Twin Engine
  • Animation Studio: Outline
Official movie poster for Netflix's The Ribbon Hero, featuring Sapphire drawing a sword alongside companions Pine, Zirco, Velvet, and a small horned creature against an ornate arched background with floating red ribbons.

Netflix’s The Ribbon Hero Poster

Osamu Tezuka Legacy: Read how director Yuki Igarashi is reimagining Princess Knight for modern audiences in Netflix Reveals ‘THE RIBBON HERO’: Osamu Tezuka’s Princess Knight Reimagined for 2026.

Steps: Ali Wong & Amanda Seyfried Flip the Cinderella Story

STEPS

Animated villain Priscilla with tall, styled purple hair and an angry expression, extending a glowing blue magical wand forward in a lavish ballroom.
Animated scene featuring Lilith holding a small blue frog, the Fairy Godmother in her pointed hat, and Cinderella gathering around a large, dark cauldron that is emitting a magical golden glow.
Animated 3D character Lilith from Netflix's Steps, wearing a purple dress with dark hair styled in an updo secured with a hairpin, smirking in front of a cozy stone fireplace lit with glowing candles. Next to her, an ornate, glowing book rests on a wooden stand.
The Fairy Godmother in a starry blue gown and pointed hat, smiling brightly as she levitates a tiny, glowing glass slipper between her hands in a cozy, magical room filled with books.
STEPS – Fairy Godmother (Bette Midler). Cr: Netflix Animation © 2026
The Prince with dark hair, dressed in an ornate blue and gold jacket with white gloves, looking surprised with an open mouth as he holds out a glowing glass slipper on his palm.
STEPS – (Pictured) The Prince (Daniel Radcliffe) Cr: Netflix Animation © 2026

Release date: November 20th, 2026 (Globally)

Synopsis:

Think you know Cinderella’s “evil” stepsisters? Think again.

Sick of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith (Ali Wong) steals the Fairy Godmother (Bette Midler)’s magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister Margot (Stephanie Hsu), breaking the Cinderella story as we know it and dooming the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of Priscilla (Nikki Glaser), a villainous schemer who swoops in and snatches the throne.

Now, Lilith must team up with Cinderella (Amanda Seyfried) to fight biker trolls, outrun evil henchmen, and escape the Screaming Woods on an epic quest to save the kingdom, but most importantly, their relationship.

Stylized art piece showing Cinderella fleeing down a grand staircase near midnight while her two stepsisters in colorful, dramatic gowns leap forward.

STEPS – Visual development art. Cr: Netflix Animation Studios ©2026

  • Produced by: Amy Poehler, Jane Hartwell, Kim Lessing. Poehler and Lessing producing for Paper Kite Productions.
  • Screenplay By: Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Jen Chuck, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho
  • Story By: Ava Tramer, James Madejski, Dana Schwartz, Felicia Ho, Riki Lindhome, Kate Micucci
  • Cast: Ali Wong, Amanda Seyfried, Stephanie Hsu, Nikki Glaser, Bette Midler
  • Animation Studio: Netflix Animation Studios
Animated villain Roderick with a stern expression and short hair, riding a dark horse and holding up a raised sword. In the background, a line of uniformed guards on horses follows behind him on a sunny trail.
Animated character Margot, a cheerful young woman with braided hair buns, holding two sealed gold envelopes with wax seals and smiling warmly while wearing a green embroidered dress.
Animated 3D scene from Steps depicting two terrified stepsisters—one blonde wearing a green dress and one dark-haired in a purple gown—gasping inside a translucent, glass-like magical carriage alongside a small, frightened frog in a dress.
Large, muscular animated creature Cracktor with horns and dark fur, wearing spiked wrist bands and a skull-emblem belt, yelling furiously with open mouth and raised claws in a warm-lit workshop setting.
STEPS – Cr: Netflix Animation © 2026
Close-up of the animated character Gef, a troll with reddish-pink skin, short horns, small lower fangs, and dark hair, wearing a rustic brown strap top and looking forward with a gentle, expressive gaze.
STEPS – (Pictured) Gef (Young Mazino). Cr: Netflix Animation © 2026

Note: The information above was sourced from a press release.

Which upcoming Netflix release are you most excited for: WIT Studio’s THE ONE PIECE, Brad Bird’s Ray Gunn, or Ghostbusters: Night Shift? Let us know in the comments below!

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