The ambitious partnership between Netflix and Skydance Animation is coming to an end Delivery time. We have learned that after the release of… Eddie in the Beanstalk In 2027, the animation studio headed by John Lasseter will move away from first releases and return to theaters under a new distribution strategy.

As many of you remember, we approached Netflix for the rights to the Skydance Animation catalogue The biggest flics on Netflix of 2023in partnership with what we called “Pixar 2.0.” After a short stint with Apple TV+, Skydance brought its heavy creative team to Netflix in a multi-year deal that promised a steady stream of high-profile animated features.

In a statement to Deadline, Netflix and Paramount wrote, “Netflix and Paramount have mutually agreed to enter into their own animated film agreement. Both companies remain fully committed to the successful releases of Ray Gunn and the untitled Jack and the Beanstalk project on Netflix, and will additionally continue their long-standing content licensing relationship. We are proud of our collaboration to date and look forward to bringing these upcoming films to audiences around the world.”

Here’s what we know about the end of the deal, the films remaining on Netflix’s slate, and where Skydance is headed next.

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What’s still coming to Netflix from Skydance?

Netflix still has a strong slate of highly anticipated Skydance titles over the next year and a half, as we’ve been tracking in our guide to All new Skydance Animation movies coming soon to Netflix.

First on the docket is Ray Gunn’s highly anticipated sci-fi noir. As we mentioned in detail on our huge website Preview for Ray Gunn release dateThe film, cast and plot are confirmed to be released on December 18, 2026 with a very limited theatrical run. We were very impressed with the film after watching a bunch of shots in it Annecy Film Festival And hear from others who have watched it in full in recent weeks.

It will be the final swan song of the Skydance/Netflix era Adapt from jack and the beanstalk, No official title has been determined yetwith Rich Moore routing(Wreck-It Ralph and Zootopia). There’s no release date yet, but the fantasy feature will officially mark the end of the multi-year production deal between the two entertainment giants within the next year or two.

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A look back at the Skydance/Netflix era

The partnership has certainly been a rollercoaster in terms of viewership and critical reception.

Things didn’t start off with the explosive momentum Netflix was probably hoping for. Some time ago we had to wonder: Spellbound has been a disappointment for Netflix? The fantasy musical struggled to capture the zeitgeist in the traditional way that similar Disney or Pixar films do.

However, they made up for it with their crushing blow, swap. The body-swapping comedy has become a global phenomenon for streamers, racking up astonishing numbers of viewers. If you need proof of its success, look no further than the fact that it is making its way into the world Netflix’s 10 most popular list of all time. We absolutely loved it too – you can read our website review swap here.

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What’s next for Skydance Animation?

With the Netflix production deal ending after the new Jack and the Beanstalk movie, Skydance Animation is making a strong return to traditional cinemas.

The later slate will be distributed theatrically through Paramount Pictures (and Warner Bros., assuming the much-discussed cross-company merger/distribution deal goes through).

The first post-Netflix projects on the horizon include Skydance cosmic engines, Directed by former Pixar boss John Lasseter himself; This sci-fi car adventure will mark Lasseter’s return to the director’s chair. Louie del Carmen, Deadline reports, will co-direct.

We have also heard about a project called untitled jaguar project, But the details remain secret.

While it’s unfortunate to lose such an outstanding line of animated features to Netflix, the streamer still maintains a huge in-house animation department and a close relationship with Sony Pictures Animation. In reality, List of Netflix anime features It remains very strong until 2027 and beyond. The first fully produced in-house film will be released on Netflix in November: steps and Charlie Vs. Chocolate factory It recently received a major vote of confidence with a strong theatrical release scheduled for late 2027. A sequel to the Adam Sandler film Leo And a stop-motion film directed by Guillermo del Toro The buried giant She is also in the works.

Are you disappointed that the Skydance Animation and Netflix partnership is about to end? Are you excited for Ray Gunn and Eddie in the Beanstalk? Let us know in the comments below!