DC Heroes and Villains Highlight Warner Bros. Animation’s Annecy 2026 Showcase

Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios are set to make a splash at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with one of their most impressive animation lineups in recent years. The studios have officially announced a comprehensive showcase for Annecy 2026, which will feature major DC titles, new animated series, exclusive previews, and creative panels with key figures behind these projects.

Among the standout features are fresh looks at upcoming DC animated projects, including ‘My Adventures with Green Lantern,’ ‘Mister Miracle,’ ‘Starfire!’ and ‘DC Super Powers.’ Attendees at the festival in France will also get an in-depth look at ‘Creature Commandos,’ which further expands DC’s animated universe.

Leading the Annecy presentation will be DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran and Warner Bros. Animation president Sam Register. The event is also expected to feature several creators and executive producers, including Tom King, Rick Morales, Jake Wyatt, Josie Campbell, and Matt Beans.

According to Warner Bros. Animation, the festival panel aims to showcase the future of DC animation over the coming years. The studio also plans to highlight projects from Cartoon Network Studios, Adult Swim, and Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.

Sam Register emphasized the significance of Annecy for the animation industry, stating, “Annecy continues to be one of the most important global gatherings for the animation community, celebrating the artistry and innovation that move our industry forward.”

He also teased the scale of this year’s lineup, saying, “From expanding the next era of DC animation with our partners at DC Studios to showcasing original voices across our studios, our programming this year reflects the range, ambition and creative momentum driving everything we do.”

In addition to superhero content, several original animated shows will debut footage and previews during the festival.

One of the most anticipated new titles is ‘SuperMutant Magic Academy,’ based on Jillian Tamaki’s award-winning graphic novel. Produced by Cartoon Network Studios for Adult Swim, the series follows teenage friends Marsha and Wendy as they navigate school life, strange magic, dragons, and mutant classmates in a chaotic boarding school. Producers Calvin Wong and Jillian Tamaki are expected to discuss the adaptation process from comic to animation.

Adult Swim will also present two new comedy series, ‘Living the Dream’ and ‘Keeping up With the Joneses.’

‘Keeping up With the Joneses’ centers on the Newberry family as they attempt to fit in with their affluent Dallas neighbors, including Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. The series promises a blend of satire, family comedy, and exaggerated humor.

Meanwhile, ‘Living the Dream,’ which is linked to Netflix, follows two friends from London, Des and Ray, who work at an eco-focused company while navigating awkward jobs, workplace drama, romance, and life pressures. The show leans into comedy while examining modern work culture.

The festival will also feature a world premiere screening of ‘Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall,’ a new multi-part animated DC film event inspired by one of the most iconic Batman comic storylines ever created. This project is already anticipated to be one of the major attractions at Annecy this year.

With DC superheroes, adult animation, comedy series, and significant premieres all taking center stage, Warner Bros. Animation is poised to make Annecy 2026 one of its most remarkable showcases yet.

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