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Berlinale 2026 Launches EFM Animation Days, Showcases Global Impact

2/12/2026

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The 2026 Berlinale features the inaugural EFM Animation Days, showcasing animation's global impact.
China’s Ne Zha 2 and Disney’s Zootopia 2 led box office last year (2025).
The event highlights UK animation through pitch sessions and co-production case studies, noting Brexit and rising costs.
Notable projects include adaptations such as Toad The Movie and Brambly Hedge.
The event includes expert consultations on co-productions, including discussions of The Amazing Maurice 2.

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Story summary

The 2026 Berlinale features the inaugural EFM Animation Days, showcasing animation's global impact.
China’s Ne Zha 2 and Disney’s Zootopia 2 led box office last year (2025).
The event highlights UK animation through pitch sessions and co-production case studies, noting Brexit and rising costs.
Notable projects include adaptations such as Toad The Movie and Brambly Hedge.
The event includes expert consultations on co-productions, including discussions of The Amazing Maurice 2.