Oscar for Best Animated Feature 2021

[Sotiris]

Previously: Oscar for Best Animated Feature 2020

Twenty-six animated feature films have been submitted for the 2021 Academy Awards.

The Addams Family 2
The Ape Star
Back to the Outback
Belle
Bob Spit: We Do Not Like People
The Boss Baby: Family Business
Cryptozoo
Encanto
Flee
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim
Luca
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
My Sunny Maad
Paw Patrol: The Movie
Pompo: The Cinephile
Poupelle of Chimney Town
Raya and the Last Dragon
Ron's Gone Wrong
Sing 2
The Spine of Night
Spirit Untamed
The Summit of the Gods
Vivo
Wish Dragon


Notes

• The Absurd, Surreal, Metaphysical and Fractured Destiny of Cerebus the Aardvark was released in the U.S. on November 15, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• Adventure Time: Distant Lands — Together Again was released in the U.S. on May 20, 2021 but only on HBO Max.

• Adventure Time: Distant Lands — Wizard City was released in the U.S. on September 02, 2021 but only on HBO Max.

• America: The Motion Picture was released in the U.S. on June 30, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Arlo the Alligator Boy was released in the U.S. on April 16, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Aquaman: King of Atlantis — Chapter One: Dead Sea was released in the U.S. on October 14, 2021 but only on HBO Max.

• Aquaman: King of Atlantis — Chapter Three: Tidal Shift was released in the U.S. on October 28, 2021 but only on HBO Max.

• Aquaman: King of Atlantis — Chapter Two: Primordius was released in the U.S. on October 21, 2021 but only on HBO Max.

• Arthur's First Day was released in the U.S. on September 06, 2021 but only on PBS Kids.

• BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Promise was released in the U.S. on May 22, 2021 but only on Eventive.

• BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song I Am was released in the U.S. on July 24, 2021 but only on Eventive.

• Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday was released in the U.S. on April 16, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams was released in the U.S. on September 01, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Batman: The Long Halloween — Part One was released in the U.S. on June 22, 2021 on digital and on home video and on July 06, 2021 on demand.

• Batman: The Long Halloween — Part Two was released in the U.S. on July 27, 2021 on digital and on August 10, 2021 on home video.

• Beebo Saves Christmas was released in the U.S. on December 01, 2021 but only on The CW.

• Black Is Beltza which was released in the U.S. on March 26, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2018.

• Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm which was released in the U.S. on December 03, 2021 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.

• Boonie Bears: The Wild Life was released in the U.S. on August 16, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• Bright: Samurai Soul was released in the U.S. on October 12, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Buster Saves Christmas was released in the U.S. on November 30, 2021 but only on YouTube.

• Case Closed: The Scarlet Bullet received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 21, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Christmas at Cattle Hill was released in the U.S. on August 06, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• Clifford the Big Red Dog which was released in the U.S. on November 10, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• The Clockwork Girl which was released in the U.S. on June 08, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2014.

• Combat Wombat was released in the U.S. on June 25, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• Conni and the Cat received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 27, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Coppelia was released in the U.S. on October 19, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• Coriander and a Penny's Worth of Lonesome was released in the U.S. on May 04, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• Cosmoball which was released in the U.S. on Marsh 23, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• A Costume for Nicolas was released in the U.S. on July 16, 2021 but only on HBO Max.

• Curious George: Cape Ahoy was released in the U.S. on September 30, 2021 but only on Peacock.

• Date a Bullet: Dead or Bullet was released in the U.S. on September 21, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Asakusa Arc was released in the U.S. on October 07, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Mt. Natagumo Arc was released in the U.S. on April 15, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Sibling's Bond was released in the U.S. on April 15, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Hashira Meeting Arc was released in the U.S. on April 15, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Tsuzumi Mansion Arc was released in the U.S. on October 07, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid was released in the U.S. on December 03, 2021 but only on Disney Plus.

• Dog Gone Trouble which was released in the U.S. on May 28, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2019.

• Dragon Girl which was released in the U.S. on December 25, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• DuckTales: The Last Adventure! was released in the U.S. on March 15, 2021 but only on Disney XD.

• Emily @ the Edge of Chaos which was released in the U.S. on May 07, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 — Thrice Upon a Time was released in the U.S. on August 13, 2021 but only on Amazon Prime Video.

• Even Mice Belong in Heaven received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on December 10, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Extinct was released in the U.S. on November 19, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Farewell, My Dear Cramer: First Touch was released in the U.S. on June 10, 2021 but only on Crunchyroll.

• Fate/Grand Order the Movie: Divine Realm of the Round Table — Camelot Wandering; Agateram was released in the U.S. on December 14, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• Felix and the Hidden Treasure which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on June 29, 2021 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.

• Firedrake the Silver Dragon was released in the U.S. on September 10, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Gintama: The Very Final received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 21, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 1 was released in the U.S. on September 14, 2021 on digital and on home video and on December 13, 2021 on HIDIVE.

• Girls und Panzer das Finale: Part 2 was released in the U.S. on November 23, 2021 on digital and on home video and on February 21, 2022 on HIDIVE.

• Godzilla vs. Kong which was released in the U.S. on March 26, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• Green Snake was released in the U.S. on November 26, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Harvie and the Magic Museum was released in the U.S. on April 06, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• Hilda and the Mountain King was released in the U.S. on December 30, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Injustice was released in the U.S. on October 19, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• Josep which was released in the U.S. on December 03, 2021 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.

• Justice Society: World War II was released in the U.S. on April 27, 2021 on digital and on May 11, 2021 on home video.

• Kakushigoto: Theatrical Edition was released in the U.S. on August 06, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• The Knight & the Princess which was released in the U.S. on April 01, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2019.

• Knights of Sidonia: Love Woven in the Stars received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on September 13, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Koati received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 15, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Kung Food which was released in the U.S. on November 19, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2018.

• Kuroko's Basketball: Last Game was released in the U.S. on November 15, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Laidbackers was released in the U.S. on April 13, 2021 on digital and on home video and on July 26, 2021 on HIDIVE.

• Lava was released in the U.S. on March 15, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• The Legend of Hei was released in the U.S. on April 20, 2021 on digital and on May 11, 2021 on home video.

• Lego Monkie Kid: A Hero Is Born was released in the U.S. on September 09, 2021 on Amazon Kids Plus and on September 30, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video.

• Lego Monkie Kid: Revenge of the Spider Queen was released in the U.S. on October 01, 2021 on Amazon Kids Plus and on October 01, 2022 on Amazon Prime Video.

• Little Eggs: An African Rescue which was released in the U.S. on August 27, 2021 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.

• The Little Penguin Pororo: Treasure Island Adventure was released in the U.S. on April 20, 2021 but only on digital, on demand, and on home video.

• Little Singham: Black Shadow was released in the U.S. on September 11, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Little Singham: Samundar ka Sikandar was released in the U.S. on November 19, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Little Vampire was released in the U.S. on September 21, 2021 on digital and on October 05, 2021 on home video.

• L.O.L. Surprise!: The Movie was released in the U.S. on October 08, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• The Loud House Movie was released in the U.S. on August 20, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Lupin the 3rd: Part 6 — Episodes 0 & 1 which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 22, 2021 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.

• [urlhttps://tmsanime.com/news/conan-scarlet-bullet-lupin-prison-of-the-past-anime-nyc]Lupin the 3rd: Prison of the Past[/url] received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 20, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Macross Plus: Movie Edition which was released in the U.S. on December 14, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 1995.

• MADOX-01 which was released in the U.S. on November 20, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 1987.

• The Magnificent Kotobuki: The Movie was released in the U.S. on August 10, 2021 on home video and on November 25, 2021 on HIDIVE.

• Maya the Bee 3: The Golden Orb was released in the U.S. on September 28, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas was released in the U.S. on December 02, 2021 but only on Disney Junior.

• Mickey's Tale of Two Witches was released in the U.S. on October 07, 2021 but only on Disney Junior.

• Miraculous World: Shanghai — The Legend of Ladydragon was released in the U.S. on May 28, 2021 but only on Disney Channel.

• Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway was released in the U.S. on July 01, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• The Monkey King: Reborn was released in the U.S. on December 07, 2021 but only on digital, on demand, and on home video.

• Monster Family 2: Nobody's Perfect received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 15, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild was released in the U.S. on August 12, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Monster Strike: The Movie — Lucifer Dawn of Despair was released in the U.S. on August 10, 2021 but only on Crunchyroll.

• Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle of the Realms was released in the U.S. on August 31, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission which was released in the U.S. on October 29, 2021 was not submitted for consideration even though eligible.

• My Little Pony: A New Generation was released in the U.S. on September 24, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Natsume Yujincho: Ishiokoshi to Ayashiki Raihousha was released in the U.S. on June 18, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• New Gods: Nezha Reborn was released in the U.S. on April 12, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Night of the Animated Dead was released in the U.S. on September 21, 2021 on digital and on October 05, 2021 on home video.

• Octonauts & the Ring of Fire was released in the U.S. on March 30, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• One Piece Film: Strong World which was released in the U.S. on November 07, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2009.

• Over the Sky was released in the U.S. on October 21, 2021 but only on Crunchyroll.

• Panda vs. Aliens received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 09, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway which was released in the U.S. on June 11, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• A Piece of Cake which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on November 05, 2021 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.

• Pinkfong & Baby Shark's Space Adventure which received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on October 09, 2021 is not eligible as it received non-theatrical public distribution prior to its theatrical exhibition.

• Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle was released in the U.S. on October 08, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie was released in the U.S. on June 03, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• The Prince of Tennis II: Hyotei vs. Rikkai — Game of Future was released in the U.S. on April 16, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• The Prince's Voyage was released in the U.S. on May 18, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• Princess Principal: Crown Handler — Chapter 1 was released in the U.S. on May 26, 2021 on HIDIVE and on March 15, 2022 on home video.

• The Relative Worlds was released in the U.S. on July 01, 2021 but only on Crunchyroll.

• Rock Dog 2: Rock Around the Park was released in the U.S. on June 11, 2021 on digital and on demand and on June 15, 2021 on home video.

• Rudra: The Rise of King Pharaoh was released in the U.S. on April 19, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Rudra: Secret of the Black Moon was released in the U.S. on April 19, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Rumble was released in the U.S. on December 15, 2021 but only on Paramount Plus.

• Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! was released in the U.S. on October 29, 2021 but only on The CW.

• Seal Team was released in the U.S. on December 31, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Seaper Powers: The Movie received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 02, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Secret Magic Control Agency was released in the U.S. on March 25, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Seitokai Yakuindomo: The Movie 2 was released in the U.S. on April 23, 2021 on HIDIVE and on September 20, 2022 on home video.

• Sekai Ichi Hatsuoki: Propose-hen was released in the U.S. on September 21, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light was released in the U.S. on October 01, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Sherlock Holmes and the Great Escape was released in the U.S. on March 23, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• Shirobako: The Movie received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on August 10, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Smelliville received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on July 23, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• South Park: Post COVID was released in the U.S. on November 25, 2021 but only on Paramount Plus.

• South Park: Post COVID — The Return of COVID was released in the U.S. on December 16, 2021 but only on Paramount Plus.

• South ParQ: Vaccination Special was released in the U.S. on March 10, 2021 but only on Comedy Central and HBO Max.

• Space Dogs: Tropical Adventure received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on April 02, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Space Jam: A New Legacy which was released in the U.S. on July 16, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• Stand by Me Doraemon which was released in the U.S. on December 24, 2021 is not eligible as it was released overseas in 2014.

• Stand by Me Doraemon 2 was released in the U.S. on December 24, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• StarBeam: Beaming in the New Year was released in the U.S. on December 14, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Straight Outta Nowhere: Scooby-Doo Meets Courage the Cowardly Dog was released in the U.S. on September 14, 2021 but only on digital and on home video.

• A StoryBots Space Adventure was released in the U.S. on September 23, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• The Stranger by the Shore was released in the U.S. on July 09, 2021 but only on Funimation.

• Sword Art Online the Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on December 03, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• Teen Titans Go!: Space House was released in the U.S. on May 31, 2021 but only on Cartoon Network.

• Teen Titans Go! See Space Jam was released in the U.S. on June 20, 2021 on Cartoon Network and on July 27, 2021 on digital.

• Thomas & Friends: Race for the Sodor Cup was released in the U.S. on December 27, 2021 but only on Cartoon Network.

• Tig Notaro: Drawn was released in the U.S. on July 24, 2021 but only on HBO and HBO Max.

• Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans was released in the U.S. on July 21, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Twittering Birds Never Fly: Don't Stay Gold was released in the U.S. on September 10, 2021 but only on HIDIVE.

• Two by Two: Overboard! was released in the U.S. on March 09, 2021 but only on digital, on demand, and on home video.

• Violet Evergarden: The Movie received a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on March 30, 2021 but not an Oscar-qualifying run.

• The Wishmas Tree was released in the U.S. on June 15, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf was released in the U.S. on August 23, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• The Witches of the Orient which was released in the U.S. on July 16, 2021 may not be eligible since it is an animated/live-action hybrid.

• Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop was released in the U.S. on July 22, 2021 but only on Netflix.

• Yakari: A Spectacular Journey was released in the U.S. on October 26, 2021 but only on digital and on demand.

• Yes, No, or Maybe? was released in the U.S. on March 10, 2021 but only on Crunchyroll.

[Sotiris]

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[D82]

Lots of sequels on that list. I didn't know we were getting new installments of The Boss Baby, Hotel Transylvania or The Addams Family next year. The films that look more likely to be awards contenders to me right now are Ghibli's Earwig and the Witch, Pixar's Luca, Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto (which is most likely the untitled WDAS film slated for November) and Sony's Vivo. The Bad Guys from DreamWorks also looks like it could have potential. Although, there are always surprises. Some movies that look really good sometimes aren't and vice versa. And some foreign or independent films not listed there could also have a chance.

[estefan]

GKIDS is submitting Earwig and the Witch for this year's awards.

[Sotiris]

The films that look more likely to be awards contenders to me right now are Ghibli's Earwig and the Witch, Pixar's Luca, Disney's Raya and the Last Dragon and Encanto (which is most likely the untitled WDAS film slated for November) and Sony's Vivo. The Bad Guys from DreamWorks also looks like it could have potential. Although, there are always surprises. Some movies that look really good sometimes aren't and vice versa. And some foreign or independent films not listed there could also have a chance.

We don't know all of the films that are going to be submitted next year yet. There will probably be plenty of changes and rescheduling. As of now, the most likely contenders to me are the following:

Luca
Raya and the Last Dragon
Encanto
Pinocchio
My Father's Dragon
Inu-Oh
Vivo
Wendell & Wild

GKIDS is submitting Earwig and the Witch for this year's awards.

Thanks for the heads up. I've updated the relevant threads.

[D82]

GKIDS is submitting Earwig and the Witch for this year's awards.

Oh, wow. It'll be interesting to see if it turns out to be a strong contender for awards or not.

We don't know all of the films that are going to be submitted next year yet. There will probably be plenty of changes and rescheduling.

Yeah, I guess so. Especially at a time like this.

As of now, the most likely contenders to me are the following:

Luca
Raya and the Last Dragon
Encanto
Pinocchio
My Father's Dragon
Inu-Oh
Vivo
Wendell & Wild

I just chose from the films listed in that article, but I agree with your picks. I hadn't heard of Inu-Oh and I didn't know Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is finally going to be released next year, but they do look like likely contenders, as well as Cartoon Saloon's My Father's Dragon and Henry Selick's Wendell & Wild.

[estefan]

By the way, I think the reason GKIDS is submitting Earwig and the Witch this year rather than saving it for next year is because the film will be seen for the first time on Japanese television on December 30. And Academy rules disqualify films that air on television before they play theatrically (although streaming and VOD are a different story, especially this year). So GKIDS is required to give the film a qualifying run before that day in order for Earwig to be able to compete for the Oscar.

[D82]

^That makes sense, it must be because of that that GKIDS is submitting the film this year.

[unprincess]

uh what's with all the dragon movies coming out next year?! Its too bad Disney couldn't release Raya this year.

[Disney's Divinity]

My guess is the usual chasing after Disney's coattails, only Raya unfortunately got pushed back. Even though Raya being in development is probably what triggered all those dragon films from other studios trying to cash-in, it'll blend in with them now that it's being released around the same time as them.

[estefan]

I remember when three animated yeti movies (Smallfoot, Missing Link and Abominable) happened to be released one right after the other and there were people wondering how that could happen. One artist on Twitter, who has worked at a number of major animation studios, said the reason this happened wasn't because of someone copying the other, so much as people pitching ideas that just happened to center on the same kind of creature. So many movies are pitched at animation studios and it's not unusual for more than one person to have an idea for a movie involving a yeti or a dragon or a specific kind of bird.

The original concept for "Rio" was going to involve a penguin who washes up on the beaches of Rio, but Carlos Saldanha changed this when he noticed other animated movies (Happy Feet, Surf's Up, Madagascar) coming out that had penguins as major characters. He then changed it to the current plot of the film after finding out about Spix's macaws being endangered, which ironically may have had an effect on "Newt" getting cancelled at Pixar as they ended up having plot similarities.

[Disney's Divinity]

Yeah, I don't buy that. It's just like A Bug's Life and Antz back in the day--the lesser studios always chase the trends set by the bigger studios.

[estefan]

Sony Pictures Animation (the studio producing Wish Dragon) and Cartoon Saloon (My Father's Dragon) are pretty well established at this point. I don't think you can really call them "lesser studios."

[Disney's Divinity]

Call them what you want, that has nothing to do with the overlying point anyway. Way to miss the forest for the trees.

[unprincess]

isn't it also possible that with so many ideas being pitched and then rejected by studios that its possible sometimes a few artists find out about a pitch while working there, then they leave to join another studio for whatever reason and then they pitch something similar after hearing about it from their stint at the previous studio?

also I don't remember where I read this, but is it true that once somebody pitches a project at a studio that concept forever becomes the property of the studio even if it doesn't end up becoming a movie? I don't know if its just the concept/idea alone or more concrete stuff like names/concept art/scripts etc.

[estefan]

Movies with similar concepts coming out so close to each other is pretty common in the live-action world, too. In the late '80s, four age-swapping/body-swapping movies were released only a few months apart (Like Father Like Son, 18 Again, Vice Versa, Big) to the point the makers of "Big" were concerned audiences would grow tired of seeing those kinds of movies as it was the last of the four to open. And yet in the end, "Big" ended up being by far the most successful of the bunch and the only one of those four most people remember.

[Sotiris]

The Bad Guys from DreamWorks also looks like it could have potential.

The Bad Guys has been moved to 2022.

I just chose from the films listed in that article, but I agree with your picks. I hadn't heard of Inu-Oh and I didn't know Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is finally going to be released next year, but they do look like likely contenders, as well as Cartoon Saloon's My Father's Dragon and Henry Selick's Wendell & Wild.

There's also the possibility of more indie films such as Calamity, Josep, and Little Vampire to be acquired by GKIDS or Shout! Studios and submitted for consideration.

[estefan]

Netflix also has Arlo the Alligator Boy scheduled for 2021.

I was recently looking at the animated movies Netflix has coming next year and it's amazing how many promising projects they have on the horizon and just for 2021. And I'm sure they will pick up more indie and foreign films as the year goes on. Between the animated movies Disney, Netflix and Sony Animation are releasing, Best Animated Feature is sure to be super competitive next year on top of whatever GKIDS decides to qualify.

[Sotiris]

Netflix also has Arlo the Alligator Boy scheduled for 2021.

Is it really a feature-length film? I heard it's a TV special that's serves as a pilot to the series. I tried to find its running time, but had no luck. If it's less than 40 minutes, it's not eligible.

[estefan]

Every article I read said Arlo was a movie. But I guess we'll have a better idea of whether it's a movie or an extended pilot for the series closer to release.