Moana

In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds and ancient folklore.

• RELEASE DATE: November 23rd, 2016
• DIRECTORS: Ron Clements Don Hall John Musker Chris Williams
• WRITERS: Jared Bush Ron Clements John Musker Chris Williams Don Hall Pamela Ribon
• CAST: Auli'i Cravalho Dwayne Johnson Rachel House Temuera MorrisonJemaine ClementNicole Scherzinger

 

Kung Fu Panda 3

In 2016, one of the most successful animated franchises in the world returns with its biggest comedy adventure yet, KUNG FU PANDA 3. When Po's long-lost panda father suddenly reappears, the reunited duo travels to a secret panda paradise to meet scores of hilarious new panda characters. But when the supernatural villain Kai begins to sweep across China defeating all the kung fu masters, Po must do the impossible—learn to train a village full of his fun-loving, clumsy brethren to become the ultimate band of Kung Fu Pandas!

• RELEASE DATE: January 29th, 2016
• DIRECTOR: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
• WRITERS: Jonathan Aibel Glenn Berger
• CAST: Bryan CranstonAngelina JolieSeth RogenLucy LiuMads MikkelsenJack Black

 

Ferdinand

Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain after his father never returns from a showdown with a matador. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand's peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. With help from a wisecracking goat and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle bovine must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.

• Initial release: December 14, 2017 (Germany)
• Director: Carlos Saldanha
• Box office: 296.1 million USD
• Initial DVD release: March 13, 2018 (USA)
• Production companies: Blue Sky Studios, 20th Century Fox Animation, Davis Entertainment

Captain Underpants

George Beard and Harold Hutchins are two overly imaginative pranksters who spend hours in a treehouse creating comic books. When their mean principal threatens to separate them into different classes, the mischievous boys accidentally hypnotize him into thinking that he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

• Initial release: May 21, 2017 (Los Angeles)
• Director: David Soren
• Box office: 125.5 million USD
• Budget: 38 million USD
• Screenplay: Nicholas Stoller

Storks (2016)

RELEASE DATE" September 23rd, 2016
DIRECTORS: Nick Stoller Doug Sweetland
WRITER: Nick Stoller
CAST: Andy SambergKelsey GrammerKeegan Michael KeyJordan Peele

Storks have moved on from delivering babies to packages. But when an order for a baby appears, the best delivery stork must scramble to fix the error by delivering the baby.

Finding Dory (2016)

RELEASE DATE: June 17th, 2016
DIRECTOR: Andrew Stanton
WRITERS: Andrew Stanton Victoria Strouse
CAST: Ellen DeGeneresAlbert BrooksDiane KeatonEugene LevyTy BurrellWillem Dafoe

“Finding Dory” takes place about a year after the first film, and features returning favorites Marlin, Nemo and the Tank Gang, among others. Set in part along the California coastline, the story also welcomes a host of new characters, including a few who will prove to be a very important part of Dory’s life.

The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

RELEASE DATE:July 8th, 2016
DIRECTORS: Chris Renaud Yarrow Cheney
WRITERS: Ken Daurio Brian Lynch Cinco Paul
CAST: Lake BellKevin HartEllie KemperAlbert BrooksJenny SlateSteve Coogan

For one bustling Manhattan apartment building, the real day starts after the folks on two legs leave for work and school. That’s when the pets of every stripe, fur, and feather begin their own nine-to-five routine: hanging out with each other, trading humiliating stories about their owners or auditioning adorable looks to get better snacks. The buildings top dog, Max (voiced by Louis C.K.) a quick witted terrier rescue who’s convinced he sits at the center of his owner’s universe, finds his pampered life rocked when she brings home Duke (Eric Stonestreet), a sloppy, massive mess of a mongrel with zero interpersonal skills.