Trending Now - DC Studios and Warner Bros. Unveil New Projects at Annecy 2026

WHO:

Deadline - Peter Safran (Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, DC Studios) and Sam Register (President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe) will attend the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Variety - Executive producers Tom King, Rick Morales, Jake Wyatt, Josie Campbell, and Matt Beans are involved in the upcoming projects.

WHAT:

Deadline - DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation revealed first looks of "Super Mutant Magic Academy," "Keeping Up With The Joneses," and "Living the Dream."

Variety - The studios unveiled a heavyweight line-up of world premieres, exclusive first looks, and creative deep-dives at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Variety - "Super Mutant Magic Academy" is based on an Eisner award-winning graphic novel and will be presented by producers Calvin Wong and Jillian Tamaki.

Variety - "Keeping Up With The Joneses" is a half-hour animated comedy that follows the Newberry family trying to keep up with their wealthy neighbors, including Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys.

Variety - "Living the Dream" features best friends Des and Ray from London working at a company called Ecofood.

WHERE:

Deadline - The events will take place at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France.

WHEN:

Variety - The Annecy International Animation Film Festival is set to showcase these projects in 2026.

WHY:

Variety - Sam Register stated that Annecy is one of the most important global gatherings for the animation community, celebrating artistry and innovation in the industry.

HOW:

Variety - The panel will provide insights into the creative and production processes behind the new shows, including how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents.

(UPDATED May 12, 2026 04:16 UTC)

DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have announced a lineup of exciting new projects, including "Super Mutant Magic Academy," "Keeping Up With The Joneses," and "Living the Dream," which will be showcased at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in France in 2026. The festival will feature insights from key figures like Peter Safran and Sam Register, along with executive producers Tom King, Rick Morales, Jake Wyatt, Josie Campbell, and Matt Beans, who will delve into the creative processes behind these productions. "Super Mutant Magic Academy," based on an Eisner award-winning graphic novel, and the animated comedy "Keeping Up With The Joneses," which follows a family trying to keep pace with their affluent neighbors, are just a few highlights from this heavyweight lineup celebrating innovation in animation.