Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles served as the stage for numerous industry announcements across a sold-out four-day event. Major studios and publishers revealed upcoming projects including sequels to acclaimed series such as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, reimagined takes on iconic franchises like The Ghost in the Shell and Star Wars: Visions, and new adaptations of popular manga. The exhibition featured premiere screenings, episode debuts, and trailers showcasing creative directions from multiple leading animation studios.

Notable reveals included a hand-drawn Ghost in the Shell series drawing inspiration from the original manga, a dedicated television expansion of a Star Wars: Visions episode, and anticipated adaptations from major fantasy franchises. The announcement slate demonstrated continued industry investment in established intellectual properties alongside original creative ventures, with distribution deals secured across major streaming platforms and theatrical releases scheduled throughout the latter half of 2026 and into 2027.