DNEG Animation
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Formerly | DNEG Feature Animation (2014–2021) |
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| Industry | CGI animation |
| Founded 📆 | 11 April 2014 |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | , , United Kingdom |
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| Parent | DNEG |
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DNEG Animation (formerly known as DNEG Feature Animation) is a British animation studio that is a division of visual effects company DNEG.[1] It provides animation services alongside IP creators and filmmakers for both feature and episodic animated projects. A Queen's Guard soldier with a giant pencil sometimes alongside a short six-leg robot guard are the mascots of the studio.[2]
History
The studio was founded in April 2014 as DNEG Feature Animation after DNEG formed a deal with Locksmith Animation, with Tom Jacomb leading the studio.[3][4][5]
Its first project was the short film Mr. Spam Gets A New Hat, directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker William Joyce and released in 2021, which won 'Best Animation' at 2021 New York Shorts International Film Festival, ‘Best Animated Short‘ at Cleveland International Film Festival, ‘Best Animation‘ at LA Shorts Festival, ‘Best Animated Short‘ at Cordillera International Film Festival and ‘Best 3D Narrative Short‘ at SPARK ANIMATION 2021. Its first feature film was Ron's Gone Wrong, co-produced with Locksmith Animation for 20th Century Studios, also released in 2021, which won for 'Best Longform' at the British Animation Awards (BAA).[6] With the trailer release of Mr. Spam Gets A New Hat in October 2021, and by early 2022, the studio was renamed to DNEG Animation.[7] The studio then worked on the Netflix television special Entergalactic, created by Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi and Kenya Barris and released in September 2022.[8][9]
The studio's next feature film was Nimona, an adaptation of the webcomic of the same name by ND Stevenson for Netflix and Annapurna Pictures, released in June 2023; in the production of Nimona, DNEG would take over animation from Blue Sky Studios after the company was shut down by then-owner The Walt Disney Company before their production was completed.[10] It was followed by Under the Boardwalk for Paramount Animation, which was released in October later that year.[11][12] The Garfield Movie, for which DNEG is a producer alongside Alcon Entertainment for Sony Pictures, was released in May 2024.[13] It was followed by That Christmas, a co-production with Locksmith Animation for Netflix, released in December of the same year.[14] In 2025, the company worked with Locksmith on their first short, Cardboard, along with Ritzy Animation.[15]
Projects currently in production include an adaptation of an adaptation of The Cat in the Hat (2026) with Warner Bros. Pictures Animation[16], The Angry Birds Movie 3 (2026) with Paramount Pictures, Rovio Entertainment and Sega Sammy Group[17], Cocomelon: The Movie (2027) with Universal Pictures under Dreamworks Animation[18][19], Bad Fairies (2027) for Locksmith Animation and WBPA[20], Ally (2027) with CJ Entertainment and Neon[21], The Sequel to The Garfield Movie[22], an adaptation of The Great Gatsby from William Joyce,[23] and Snoopy Unleashed from WildBrain Studios and Apple TV.
Filmography
Feature films
Released
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Co-Production | Distributor | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ron's Gone Wrong | Sarah Smith Jean-Philippe Vine |
Locksmith Animation | 20th Century Studios | Feature animation |
| 2023 | Nimona | Nick Bruno Troy Quane |
Annapurna Pictures Annapurna Animation Vertigo Entertainment |
Netflix | Feature animation (originally produced by Blue Sky Studios) |
| Under the Boardwalk | David Soren | Paramount Animation Big Kid Pictures |
Paramount Pictures | Feature animation | |
| Trolls Band Together | Walt Dohrn | DreamWorks Animation | Universal Pictures | Additional animation | |
| 2024 | The Garfield Movie | Mark Dindal | Columbia Pictures Alcon Entertainment One Cool Group Wayfarer Studios Stage 6 Films Andrews McMeel Entertainment John Cohen Productions |
Sony Pictures Releasing | Feature animation and production company under Prime Focus Studios |
| That Christmas | Simon Otto | Locksmith Animation | Netflix | Feature animation |
Upcoming
| Year | Title | Director(s) | Co-Production | Distributor | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Cat in the Hat | Erica Rivinoja Alessandro Carloni |
Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Dr. Seuss Enterprises A Stern Talking To |
Warner Bros. Pictures | Feature animation |
| The Angry Birds Movie 3 | John Rice | Rovio Entertainment Sega Sammy Group One Cool Films Flywheel Media Dentsu |
Paramount Pictures | Feature animation and production company under Prime Focus Studios | |
| 2027 | Ally | Bong Joon Ho | Barunson C&C CJ Entertainment |
Neon | Feature animation |
| Cocomelon: The Movie | Kathleen Thorson Good | DreamWorks Animation Moonbug Entertainment Flywheel Media |
Universal Pictures | Feature animation and production company under Prime Focus Studios | |
| Bad Fairies | Megan Nicole Dong | Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Locksmith Animation Sketchshark Productions |
Warner Bros. Pictures | Feature animation | |
| TBA | The Garfield Movie 2 | Mark Dindal | Alcon Entertainment John Cohen Productions |
TBA | Feature animation and production company under Prime Focus Studios |
| The Great Gatsby | William Joyce | TBA | TBA | Feature animation | |
| Snoopy Unleashed[24] | Steve Martino | WildBrain Studios Peanuts Worldwide |
Apple TV | Feature animation |
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Distributor(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mr. Spam Gets A New Hat | William Joyce | N/A | Feature animation and production company |
| 2024 | It Takes Three | Jon Magram | Universal Pictures Home Entertainment | Additional animation |
| 2025 | Cardboard | J.P. Vine | N/A | Feature animation and production company with Ritzy Animation |
Television
| Year | Title | Creator(s) | Co-production | Original network | Note |
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| 2022 | Entergalactic | Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi Kenya Barris |
Khalabo Ink Society Mad Solar Productions |
Netflix | Feature animation and production company Television speical |
References
- ↑ Barraclough, Leo (2014-04-10). "Elisabeth Murdoch, Double Negative Back Sarah Smith's New U.K. Animation House Locksmith (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ↑ Team, AnimationXpress (28 July 2020). "DNEG Feature Animation shows an animated gratitude to heathcare [sic] workers". Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (2021-12-21). "How the 'Ron's Gone Wrong' VFX Team Brought the B*Bots to Life". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ "Welcome DNEG Feature Animation!". DNEG. 2014-04-04. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ↑ Macnab, Geoffrey (2021-09-16). "DNEG exec explains decision by UK VFX company to introduce overtime pay". Screen. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ↑ "'Ron's Gone Wrong' Wins Best Feature at British Animation Awards 2022". 10 March 2022.
- ↑ Magazine, Animation (2022-10-21). "Oscar Watch 2023: The Long Shorts List". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ↑ "How DNEG Animation gave 'Entergalactic' its stylized look". befores & afters. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ↑ "Animating to the Rhythm of Entergalactic". VFX Voice. 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ↑ Bhatt, Anshita (28 July 2023). "In-depth interview: Behind the creation of 'Nimona's' unique animation style and compelling story". Retrieved 2025-09-08.
- ↑ "Under the Boardwalk and The Tiger's Apprentice Get Dated". Paramount Animation. Archived from the original on 7 April 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "Paramount Will Give 'Under The Boardwalk' A Limited Theatrical Release On October 27". Cartoon Brew. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ↑ Welk, Brian (2021-11-01). "Chris Pratt to Voice Garfield in Animated Film". Retrieved 2022-03-18.
- ↑ "'That Christmas' Now Streaming on Netflix". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ↑ Amidi, Amid (2025-06-02). "Exclusive Trailer: Locksmith Animation's First Short Film 'Cardboard'". Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (2025-08-21). "WB Pushes Animated 'The Cat in the Hat' Pic to Nov. 2026". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ↑ "Paramount Sets 'The Angry Birds Movie 3' Global Theatrical Release". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2025-08-15.
- ↑ Carman, Ashley; Shaw, Lucas (April 20, 2023). "'CoComelon' Is About to Become a Movie Courtesy of Universal". Bloomberg. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 13, 2025). "Theatrical 'CoComelon' Movie In Works For Release By Universal". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2025.
- ↑ Gajewski, Ryan (July 16, 2024). "Warner Bros. Sets Animated Musical 'Bad Fairies' for 2027 Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (2026-04-02). "Bong Joon Ho Shows First Look For Animated Film About Deep-Sea Piglet". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-04-02.
- ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (July 8, 2025). "Chris Pratt Returns To Voice Garfield As Alcon Entertainment Unveils Sequel Details". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ↑ Giardina, Carolyn (February 22, 2021). "The Great Gatsby Animated Feature in Development". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles, California. Archived from the original on April 24, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ https://www.dneg.com/our-work/snoopy-unleashed
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