Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix Animation Studios is the animation production company and in-house studio operated by Netflix, Inc. It develops and produces animated feature films, television series, specials, and related short-form projects for release through the Netflix streaming service. The studio is based in Burbank, California, and also operates through facilities and production capabilities in Sydney, Australia, and Vancouver, Canada. Netflix began commissioning original animated programming in 2013, but its early projects were made primarily by outside suppliers, particularly DreamWorks Animation Television. The company gradually moved toward a more integrated production model as it expanded its original-content strategy. In November 2018, Netflix announced that it was developing animated projects internally, including the feature film Klaus and the series Kid Cosmic. Dedicated production space leased in Burbank and Hollywood in 2019 supported the growing slate of animated films and series. The studio's first released feature was Klaus, which premiered on Netflix on November 15, 2019. The film established Netflix as a significant direct distributor of original animated features and received substantial critical recognition, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. Subsequent Netflix animated productions have covered family entertainment, adult animation, fantasy, comedy, action, and event-oriented feature films. Unlike a traditional theatrical animation company, Netflix Animation Studios primarily develops projects for an owned streaming platform, allowing Netflix to combine commissioning, production, distribution, and audience measurement within one corporate ecosystem. The business expanded materially in July 2022 when Netflix acquired the Australian animation and visual-effects company Animal Logic. The transaction added established feature-animation, visual-effects, and production infrastructure to Netflix's capabilities. Animal Logic's operations were subsequently integrated into Netflix Animation in January 2024 as part of a broader consolidation that resulted in the Netflix Animation Studios structure. The Australian operation also continued its relationship with the University of Technology Sydney through the UTS Animal Logic Academy. Leadership of the feature-animation operation changed several times during this expansion. Melissa Cobb stepped down as vice president of film animation in July 2022 and moved into a producer role, while Karen Toliver became her successor. In June 2024, Hannah Minghella was appointed head of feature animation and live-action family film at Netflix. According to the cited reference material, a further reallocation in June 2026 transferred live-action family-film responsibilities to Netflix film executive Kira Goldberg, leaving Minghella responsible for feature animation and naming her head of Netflix Animation Studios. Netflix Animation Studios therefore functions both as a creative label and as a production infrastructure group. Its scope includes internally developed works, projects made with acquired or affiliated production resources, and collaborations with external creative partners. The studio's productions are designed principally for Netflix's global service rather than for a conventional theatrical distribution network, although individual films may receive limited theatrical exposure in connection with awards eligibility or promotional strategy. The cited Wikipedia reference identifies 18 feature films produced by the studio, with In Your Dreams listed as the latest release on November 14, 2025.

Netflix's involvement in original animation began in 2013, when the company commissioned animated programming but relied largely on outside production companies. DreamWorks Animation Television was among the most prominent suppliers during this period. This arrangement enabled Netflix to build an animated catalog without immediately establishing a complete internal studio, while the streaming service developed its broader original-programming model. The company began moving toward internal development in 2018. In November of that year, Netflix announced that it was developing original animated works in-house, including Klaus and Kid Cosmic. This initiative gave Netflix greater control over development, production planning, creative supervision, and the scheduling of releases on its own platform. In 2019, Netflix leased dedicated production spaces in Burbank and Hollywood as the number of animated series and feature projects increased. Klaus became the first feature associated with the studio and was released on November 15, 2019. Its arrival represented an important step in Netflix's effort to compete in original animated features while distributing primarily through its streaming service. The studio subsequently broadened its activities across feature animation, adult animation, children's and family programming, specials, and shorts. The cited reference material identifies 18 feature films produced by the studio and lists In Your Dreams, released on November 14, 2025, as the latest of those films. A major organizational expansion occurred in July 2022, when Netflix acquired Animal Logic, an Australian animation and visual-effects studio. Animal Logic brought established production expertise and operating capacity in Australia. In the same period, Melissa Cobb left her role as vice president of film animation and moved into a producer role, with Karen Toliver taking over the leadership position. The acquisition also supported Netflix's continuing relationship with the University of Technology Sydney and the UTS Animal Logic Academy. Animal Logic's operations were integrated into Netflix Animation in January 2024. This integration formed part of a wider consolidation of Netflix's in-house animation resources and led to the Netflix Animation Studios structure. The resulting organization combined Netflix's own development and production activities with capabilities inherited from Animal Logic, while maintaining operations in Burbank and international locations including Sydney and Vancouver. Leadership changed again in June 2024, when Hannah Minghella was named head of feature animation and live-action family film at Netflix, succeeding Toliver. The cited material further records a June 2026 reallocation in which Kira Goldberg, a Netflix film vice president, assumed responsibility for live-action family film. Minghella consequently focused on feature animation and was named head of Netflix Animation Studios. Netflix Animation Studios remains principally a production arm of Netflix rather than a separately listed public company. Its productions are released through Netflix's international streaming service, and its operating model links creative development to Netflix's distribution, commissioning, and audience strategy. The studio's history reflects Netflix's broader transition from purchasing animated content from external suppliers toward maintaining a more integrated global animation-production network.

• 2026

  Feature-animation leadership scope revised

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  The cited material states that live-action family-film duties moved to Kira Goldberg, while Hannah Minghella became focused on feature animation and was named head of Netflix Animation Studios.

• 2025

  In Your Dreams released

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  The cited reference identifies In Your Dreams as the studio's latest feature release, dated November 14, 2025.

• 2024

  Animal Logic integrated into Netflix Animation

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Animal Logic's operations were integrated into Netflix Animation during a consolidation of Netflix's in-house animation resources.

• 2022

  Animal Logic acquired

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Netflix acquired the Australian animation and visual-effects studio Animal Logic.

• 2019

  Dedicated Burbank and Hollywood production spaces

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Netflix expanded its animation infrastructure by leasing production facilities in Burbank and Hollywood.

• 2019

  Klaus became the studio's first feature release

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Klaus was released on Netflix on November 15, 2019, becoming the studio's first feature film.

• 2018

  In-house animated development announced

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Netflix announced internally developed animated works, including Klaus and Kid Cosmic.

• 2013

  Netflix began producing original animated content

  [1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Netflix entered original animation production, initially relying primarily on external studios, including DreamWorks Animation Television.

An in-house, globally oriented animation production operation supporting Netflix's original-content and streaming strategy across feature films, series, specials, and short-form animation.

• Animated feature film · 2019

  Klaus

  Klaus was the first feature film released by Netflix Animation Studios. It premiered on Netflix on November 15, 2019, and served as an early demonstration of Netflix's strategy of developing and distributing an original animated feature through its own streaming platform.

• Animated television series

  Kid Cosmic

  Kid Cosmic is one of the internally developed animated projects announced by Netflix in November 2018. It represents the studio's television-animation activity alongside its feature-film production and its focus on original programming for the Netflix service.

• Animated feature-film line · 2019

  Netflix animated feature films

  Netflix Animation Studios develops and produces original animated features for release through Netflix. The cited reference states that the studio has produced 18 feature films, spanning the studio's growing family-animation and broader animated-film slate.

• Animated television line · 2018

  Netflix animated television programming

  The studio develops animated television series across adult, kids, and family categories, as well as specials and shorts. These programs are produced for distribution through Netflix and form part of the service's original-content catalog.

• 2026

  Separation of live-action family-film responsibilitiesStrategy

  Background

  Netflix adjusted the scope of its family-film and feature-animation leadership responsibilities.

  Action taken

  Live-action family-film responsibilities were transferred to film vice president Kira Goldberg, while Hannah Minghella oversaw feature animation and became head of Netflix Animation Studios.

  Aftermath

  The change narrowed Minghella's remit to animation and clarified the division's leadership structure.

  Source

• 2024

  Consolidation into Netflix Animation StudiosStrategy

  Background

  The acquisition of Animal Logic created overlapping or complementary animation-production capabilities within Netflix's organization.

  Action taken

  Netflix integrated Animal Logic's operations into Netflix Animation in January 2024 as part of a broader consolidation.

  Aftermath

  The consolidated organization became Netflix Animation Studios, combining Netflix's in-house animation activities with Animal Logic-related production resources.

  Source

• 2024

  Appointment of Hannah MinghellaOther

  Background

  Netflix changed leadership of its feature-animation operation after Karen Toliver's tenure in the role.

  Action taken

  Hannah Minghella was named head of feature animation and live-action family film, succeeding Toliver.

  Aftermath

  Minghella later became focused on feature animation and was named head of Netflix Animation Studios according to the cited reference.

  Source

• 2022

  Acquisition of Animal LogicM&A

  Background

  Netflix was expanding its internal animation and visual-effects capacity and sought to add an established Australian production operation.

  Action taken

  Netflix acquired Animal Logic in July 2022.

  Aftermath

  Animal Logic's capabilities and operations were later integrated into Netflix Animation, while its relationship with the UTS Animal Logic Academy continued.

  Source

• 2018

  Move toward in-house animated productionStrategy

  Background

  Netflix had produced original animated content since 2013 but had depended substantially on external studios. The company sought greater internal control as its original-animation slate expanded.

  Action taken

  Netflix announced internally developed animated projects, including Klaus and Kid Cosmic, and began building a more integrated animation operation.

  Aftermath

  The initiative led to dedicated production facilities and eventually to a larger studio organization capable of producing feature films and television programming.

  Source

• 2026

  Live-action family-film responsibilities were reassigned[1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Leadership change

  The cited reference states that live-action family-film responsibilities moved to Netflix film vice president Kira Goldberg, while Hannah Minghella focused on feature animation and became head of Netflix Animation Studios.

• 2024

  Animal Logic operations were integrated into Netflix Animation[1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  M&A

  Animal Logic's operations were incorporated into Netflix Animation as part of a broader consolidation that created the Netflix Animation Studios structure.

• 2024

  Hannah Minghella appointed to lead feature animation and live-action family film[1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Leadership change

  Hannah Minghella succeeded Karen Toliver as Netflix's head of feature animation and live-action family film.

• 2022

  Netflix acquired Animal Logic[1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  M&A

  Netflix acquired Australian animation and visual-effects studio Animal Logic, adding production capabilities and facilities to its animation organization.

• 2022

  Melissa Cobb moved from animation leadership into a producer role[1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Leadership change

  Melissa Cobb stepped down as vice president of film animation and transitioned into a producer position, while Karen Toliver succeeded her.

• 2019

  Netflix Animation expanded production facilities[1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The animation operation leased dedicated production spaces in Burbank and Hollywood to support its expanding film and television slate.

• 2018

  Netflix announced in-house animated projects[1]Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  Netflix announced that it had begun developing original animated works internally, including Klaus and Kid Cosmic, marking a move beyond reliance on external animation suppliers.

1. 1Netflix Animation Studiosen.wikipedia.org