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The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is around the corner and Netflix is once again packing its bags for France. After a huge underperformance in recent years, the initial lineup for Netflix’s 2026 productions has been revealed, teasing an exciting slate of heavy-hitting adult animation, iconic sci-fi, and beloved franchises.
As initially reported cartoon brewNetflix will host a series of special events and panels at this year’s festival. If you thought the streamer brought the heat last year (check out our 2025 preview and full 2025 recap for a refresher) in your dreams, stranger thingsAnd fixed), 2026 is already shaping up to be just as huge.
Here are the details of the initial projects confirmed for Netflix’s Annecy 2026 showcase:
Ray Gunn
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Legendary animation director Brad Bird (iron giant, Incredible) will take the stage as part of the annual next on netflix Showcase. He will discuss his long-standing passion project, Ray Gunn.
Overview: Ray Gunn is a sweeping sci-fi espionage story featuring an incredibly star-studded voice cast that includes Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and music icon Tom Waits. Originally conceived decades ago, Bird’s retro-futuristic noir is finally coming to life on Netflix, and Annecy attendees will be among the first to get an inside look at the world-building.
street cats
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Ricky Gervais will be in attendance this year to give a special masterclass. Serving as producer and director of an upcoming adult animated series street catsGervais will give attendees an exclusive sneak peek of the first two episodes.
Overview: Gervais is known for his biting, observational humor street cats Follows a group of feral cats who search for companionship while ruminating on the harsh, often absurd realities of everyday life. Expect plenty of existential dread wrapped in dark, laugh-out-loud comedy.
Ghostbusters (animated series)
who ya gonna call? Showrunners Ben Hibon and Elliott Cullen are officially returning to Annecy! during next on netflix At the showcase, the pair will unveil an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated Ghost Busters The animated series, which is set to arrive on the streamer next year.
Fans will remember we previously covered the Ghostbusters update in Annecy when Ben Hibon was first announced as showrunner. It looks like production has progressed well, and we’ll finally get to see some ectoplasmic action.
Overview: Produced by Sony Pictures Animation and Ghost Corps, this brand-new 3D animated series expands on the beloved Ghost Busters Universe for the new generation. While plot details are still largely kept under wraps, this Annecy preview should give us our first real look at the animation style and tone.
What else is coming?
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Netflix rarely reveals its entire hand so soon, and the entire Annecy lineup is expected to be announced in the next few weeks. Don’t forget there’s Netflix too step For 2026, plus blue eye samurai S2 for 2027, as well as other returning and new shows. keep your eyes open What’s on Netflix?Because we totally expect some more big surprises before the festivities officially begin, and we’ll be on the ground covering it all!
Which Netflix animated project are you most looking forward to seeing in Annecy 2026? Let us know in the comments below.
