# Viva Pictures Unveils Theatrical Release Plan for 26 Animated Family Films in Advance of AFM

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/viva-pictures-unveils-theatrical-release-plan-for-26-animated-family-films-in-advance-of-afm/
- Published: 2026-11-02T15:01:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T15:54:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/viva-pictures-animated-theatrical-cloud-girl-afm-1236937059/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Geopolitics, Politics

## Key points

- Viva Pictures plans 26 animated family releases in 2027.
- The slate targets quieter weekday cinema sessions.
- “Cloud Girl” opens the programme on 8 January.

## Summary

Viva Pictures plans to release 26 animated family films in 2027, aiming to give cinemas more family programming between major studio releases. The company says its “Animation Celebration” slate will encourage families to return regularly and help exhibitors fill quieter weekday sessions.

The release plan starts on 8 January with “Cloud Girl”, which screened at the Annecy animation festival and features Hugh Laurie in its voice cast. Other scheduled titles include “Flamingo Flamenco”, “Pirate Mo”, “Unstable”, “Zac Power”, “The Boonie Bears” and “On the Edge”. Viva is offering flexible booking for morning and afternoon weekday screenings and plans to work with cinemas on loyalty and marketing schemes.

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