The Year Ahead in Animation

Headlines Today: Despite facing layoffs and general instability, the animation industry thrived amid the chaos of 2023. Exceptional films such as and the movie, along with original content of and, helped maintain a decent and stable year. The diverse range of content ensured audience enjoyment, giving each offering its moment of glory. Now, as we embrace 2024, the key question transitions from "Can 2024 uphold the 2023 momentum?" to "What insights will 2024's production provide about the industry's future trajectory?" Looking Ahead: A Different Perspective: Post a year filled with a cascade of high-quality releases, the animation content in 2024 may not be as evenly distributed in terms of brilliance. The noteworthy content might be concentrated around summer or year-end, a pattern common for movies. The animation industry’s unionization progression may also influence this, potentially inciting further delays and job cuts. Keep an eye on: The Long Shot: Ideally, we would hope for increased mature animation and lesser cancellations. Realistically, both wishes are part of a broader aspiration for the entertainment industry to give animation its due importance. Following our recent backing for actors and writers demanding improved working conditions and respect, we need to extend our support to the animation industry in its pursuit of solutions to. , and.