Hannah Minghella Takes Charge of Netflix's Animation Division

WHO:

Variety - Hannah Minghella was named head of Netflix Animation Studios.

Deadline - Hannah Minghella previously oversaw both live-action family and animation at Netflix.

WHAT:

The Hollywood Reporter - Upcoming movies under Minghella's leadership include "Steps," Brad Bird’s "Ray Gunn," "The Buried Giant," a sequel to "The Mitchells vs. the Machines," and an animated adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" set for 2027.

The Hollywood Reporter - "KPop Demon Hunters" became the first film to spend 52 weeks on Netflix's Global Top 10 list.

Variety - Minghella will focus her purview solely on animation.

Deadline - Minghella oversees more than 1,000 employees across three studios.

WHERE:

Deadline - The studios are located in Burbank and Vancouver.

WHEN:

Variety - Minghella started at Netflix in 2024.

WHY:

Variety - The appointment is part of Netflix's effort to streamline all things animated.

Deadline - The success of Kpop Demon Hunters contributed to the decision to bring feature animation under Minghella's domain.

HOW:

The Hollywood Reporter - Minghella will focus on building animated franchises across other divisions, including live events and consumer products.

Variety - Minghella will lead a film slate focused on animation.

(UPDATED June 23, 2026 04:22 UTC)

In an exciting development for movie lovers, upcoming films under Minghella's leadership include titles like "Steps," Brad Bird’s "Ray Gunn," and a sequel to "The Mitchells vs. the Machines," along with an animated adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" set for 2027. Meanwhile, "KPop Demon Hunters" has made history by becoming the first film to spend an impressive 52 weeks on Netflix's Global Top 10 list. Minghella is set to focus on building animated franchises that will extend into live events and consumer products, promising a new era of entertainment.

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(UPDATED June 22, 2026 21:48 UTC)

Hannah Minghella has been appointed as the head of Netflix Animation Studios, where she will now focus exclusively on animation after previously overseeing both live-action family and animation projects. With more than 1,000 employees across studios in Burbank and Vancouver, Minghella's leadership comes as part of Netflix's strategy to streamline its animated offerings, especially following the success of Kpop Demon Hunters. Starting her journey at Netflix in 2024, Minghella will lead a film slate dedicated to animation.