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As Toronto is quickly approaching, we would like to announce our participation at the TIFF market, and schedule the meeting with you in Intercontinental Hotel. Below please find our initial animation lineup for your consideration.

Here is what to expect and focus on:

7. Great new footage on Dr Dolittle, Maracuda 2 and Land of Wonder, available upon request.

Screeners, trailers, footage available upon request.

To view our live-action lineup, please click here. To view all of our titles, please click here.

Thanks and best regards,

Luminescence Team

Director
Joo-Gong Maeng (Hero Inside series, Larva series)

Writers
Jack Goldman (The Powerpuffs Girls)

Producer
Million Volt Animation Studios (Hero Inside series), Dea Planeta (Miraculous Ladybug & Cat Noir, SuperBernard)

Genre
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Country of Origin
South Korea

Leght
85 minutes

Release Date
Q4 2026

About
Mike stumbles upon the comic book named "Crying Man". As he utters the title, the titular Superhero pops out from the pages. But it isn't just Crying Man. Mike's comic book Superheroes start apearing throughout the San Francisco, triggering a string of unusual events.
The Superheroes are found doing farm work, household chores, and even some ate seen stealing and fighting. The media starts buzzing about these unexpected occurrences. Individuals, who are able to summon these superheroes earn the title "Readers", and online communities centered around Readers begin to emerge.
In the midst of this, Dirk O, A reader and hero books collector with absurd ambitions, forms the council of comics, plunging the city into the chaos.
Mike and his team find themselves in a fight to protect their city and it's people.

Director
Alexey Zamyslov (Rebellious)

Writers
Alexey Zamyslov, Vladimir Nikolaev

Producer
Sergey Selyanov (Netflix's Secret Magic Control Agnecy), Vladimir Nikolaev (Rebellious)

Genre
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Production Company
CTB Film Company, Voronezh Animation Studio, Mars Media

Release Date
Q3 2027

About
Sent on a forced vacation to a five-star hotel, Dr. Dolittle learns from his pet monkey Chi-Chi that an epidemic has broken out among the animals in Africa. Together with Chi-Chi, he embarks on a journey to Africa aboard a tourist hot air balloon. The duo soon discovers that the epidemic is the work of the villainous robber Barm'o'Ley, who can deny nothing to his young daughter Leia. Barm'o'Ley kidnaps baby animals to stock his daughter's private zoo. However, after meeting Dr. Dolittle, Leia begins to reconsider her attitude toward animals and ultimately reforms her father, Barm'o'Ley.

Director
Mitrii Semenov - Aleynikov

Writers
Mitrii Semenov - Aleynikov, Andrey Lipov

Producer
Dmitriy Litvinov, Anna Makovskaya, Max Maximov

Genre
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Legth
80 minutes

Release Date
2 July 2026

About
Young Milana finally receives her long-awaited puppy, Dippy, as a gift from her parents, but she quickly starts ignoring him and forgets him in the park. Lost and stranded in the big city, Dippy meets a street Cat and a rat named Bangs. With their help, he learns to survive, discovers freedom, and even falls in love with a Chihuahua named Tabby. As Milana searches for Dippy, she encounters Schmidt’s sinister animal shelter — the very place Dippy and Tabby end up after a failed escape. In the final battle, Milana and her father, alongside the city’s stray animals, save Dippy and the other captives. Milana learns the true meaning of responsibility. In the end, Milana welcomes Dippy and Tabby into her home, while Cat and Bangs continue to patrol the city’s streets under the motto: “Leave no friend behind.”

Director
Maxim Volkov, Vera Vyugina

Writers

Producer
Vadim Verschagin, Albina Mukhametzyanova

Genre
Animation, Adventure, Race, Space

Release Date
August 2027

About

The year 2170
Humanity has mastered space travel and made Mars its new home, but what was once a romantic dream is now a dystopic reality of dust, rust, and dependence on greedy corporations. Air is the most valuable commodity and every breath has to be paid for. Mickey, a teenager from the dustiest slums, dreams of escaping to Earth, where the air is free. While exploring an abandoned hangar, he finds an old expedition vehicle from the times of the first Martian trailblazers. This is his big chance: he can ride the deadly race where first prize is a ticket to a new life, but a single mistake can mean certain death. Everything changes when Angelina enters the race. She harbours a secret that could upturn the entire Martian system. Mickey is consequently faced with a choice between fulfilling his dream and saving his home planet.

Director
Dmitry Grachev

Writers
Anna Lisa Techmeneva

Producer
Denis Baglay, Sergey Ershov, Daniil Machort

Genre
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Legth
80 minutes

Release Date
30 April 2026

About
Alex, a teenage dump truck who has spent his whole life working in a quarry with his parents, accidentally meets some city vehicles — another truck and a water truck. These new friendships open his eyes to a vast and amazing world beyond the quarry. But an unexpected threat is approaching: a volcano in the mountains has awakened. Now Alex and his friends must find a way to stop the disaster and convince all the trucks to unite before it is too late.

Director
Denis Chernov (Finnick 1 & 2)

Writers
Denis Chernov, Tatiana Belova

Producer
Tatiana Belova (Finnick 1 & 2)

Genre
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Legth
80 minutes

Release Date
Q4 2026

About
Young comic book artist Philip suddenly finds himself in a real Wonderland — a secret magical world that he has actually created in his sketches. There he embarks on a thrilling adventure and meets the mysterious Imor people and their extraordinary magical animals. But because of human interference, Wonderland and its inhabitants are in grave danger. Philip must do everything he can to save this enchanted world and his new friends.

Wonderland is an unexplored world, where everyc orner holds a mystery. A place where endless forests create the feeling of being lost in time, and ancient tress preserve the stories of past eras in their rings. Rocks carved by the winds rise like ancient guardians, as if frozen in silent dialogue with the sky. Here time slows down and the fairytale begins.

Director
Victor Glukhushin (Nutcracker and the Magic Flute)

Writers
Alexander Arkhipov

Producer
Sergey Selyanov

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Format
3D CGI

Release Date
May 2027

About animation
Maracuda and his mischievous extraterrestrial friend Tink are back for another wild adventure! When the tribe faces a food storage crisis, Tink tries to help but accidentally opens a time portal. Out of nowhere, Dan’s donut van crash-lands into the Stone Age, transforming their world into a sweet wonderland. With dinosaurs glued to the smartphone, an alien planet in turmoil, and a donut factory at the heart of the primordial jungles, the Sugar Age spirals into an unpredictable, action-packed adventure full of comedy and surprises.

At first, Maracuda is thrilled. Dan becomes his new best friend, and with an endless supply of delicious treats, the tribe’s hunger problem seems solved. But as the clan indulges in its newfound abundance, Maracuda fails to see the real consequences—consumerism is creeping into their once-simple way of life.

Things take a darker turn when a hurt and frustrated Tink returns to his home planet, where other magical birds tell him a shocking truth: intelligent mankind was never supposed to exist! Realizing that Tink’s mistake altered history, the ruthless Degradator sets out on a mission to correct the error—by turning all humans back into apes. Now, Maracuda must reunite with Tink, face Dan’s growing influence, and stop Degradator before it's too late.

Director
Boris Chertkov, Ivan Pshonkin

Writers
Evgeniy Antropov

Producer
Evdokia Sanko, Julia Nikolaeva, Ilya Popov

Genre
Animation, Family, Adventure, Comedy

Production Company
Animotion UAE, Rikki Group

Leght
85 minutes

Release Date
Q2 2027

About
To save her home planet, MS-4, from colliding with Earth, the courageous alien girl Yuna embarks on a perilous interplanetary quest for help. But when she unexpectedly loses contact with her world, she is forced to make an emergency landing—right in Tom Thomas’s room! There, she meets the Fixies, Simka and Nolik, who immediately offer their assistance. Their plan? Get Yuna in touch with Professor Eugenious through Mysterious Mysteries, the TV show hosted by Tom Thomas’s dad. The professor is away on an expedition, and this is their only chance to reach him. But trouble looms—before the Fixies can act, Yuna is spotted by an eccentric TV host obsessed with bizarre weather experiments and sky-high ratings. With his charismatic capybara sidekick, he launches a relentless hunt to capture her! To reach the TV studio, the tiny heroes must face thrilling challenges like never before. For the first time, they venture into the outside world! They’ll pilot a plane, control a train, battle crows, escape from the capybara, and even ride a frog! Their mission: outsmart the scheming showman, prevent a planetary catastrophe, help Yuna return home—and maybe even rescue their biggest idol!

Director
Victor Glukhushin (Nutcracker and the Magic Flute)

Writers
Ray Gower, Alexander Arkhipov

Producer
Sergey Selyanov

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Format
3D CGI

Country of Origin
Hungary, Russia

Release Date
1 May 2025

About animation
Maracuda, the son of a respected tribal leader, struggles to live up to his father's expectations. He ventures into a mysterious forest to prove himself and encounters Tink, a magical extraterrestrial bird, and together they embark on incredible adventures in the stone age forest. Amidst their escapades, Tink unintentionally transforms Maracuda's father into a tiny creature, prompting the boy to teach Tink how to control his powers.
As they navigate through challenges, Maracuda learns about the responsibility, while his dad has to show more understanding and compassion. Along the way, the series is filled with humorous moments and introduces a variety of exotic fauna, adding charm and excitement to the story.

Director
Denis Chernov

Writers
Denis Chernov, Tatiana Belova

Producer
Elena Chirkova

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Format
3D CGI

Production Company
Animotion Abu Dhabi (UAE)

Release Date
23 October 2025

About animation
Careless Finnick accidentally awakens the magic of an ancient walking stick – and loses the ability to be invisible! Now all the finns in the world are in danger. Finnick and Christine have to embark on a fascinating journey and overcome lots of challenges in order to help Finnick regain his invisibility and save all finns.
The film dives deeper into themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery, with the blossoming bond between Finnick and Christine at the heart of the story. Finnick 2 not only offers a more compelling and engaging narrative but also sets a new benchmark in animation quality. Building on the original film's stunning visuals—praised by both audiences and critics—the sequel takes the artistry even further, delivering breathtaking animation that enhances the emotional depth and immersive storytelling.

Director
Vitaly Shafirov

Writer & Co-writer
Vadim Sveshnikov (Snow Queen) & Greg Nix (My Fairy Troublemaker)

Producer
Norayr Gyuzalyan

Character Design
Toni Reyna (My Little Pony: The Movie)

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Format
3D CGI

Production Company
AA Animation (Armenia), Ahoj Animation (Czechia), Pixelline (Malaysia)

Country of Origin
Armenia, Czechia

Release Date
9 April 2026

About animation
Three Wishes for Cinderella tells the story of a young woman, who is in deep and platonic love with the local superstar Prince Merliflore. She yearns to attend the grand ball, where the King looks for a suitable bride for his son, but her wicked Stepmother keeps her bound by the endless chores. Luckily, she can complete all of them in time thanks to the nut from the magical tree and dance with the Prince. However, the Prince proved not quite the man she had imagined him to be, and she realizes that her true love was always close by.

Director
Toni Garcia (Dogtanian and Three Muskehounds)

Writers
Doug Langdale (The Book of Life, Top Cat Begins and Space Jam 2), Candie Kelty (Scooby-Doo!, Samurai Rabbit, The Adventures of Puss in Boots), Alicia Nunez Puerto (Guardians of Oz)

Production Companies
Dea Planeta (Miraculous Ladybug)

Genre
Family, Comedy, Adventure

Release Date
Q1 2027

Nationality
Spain

About animation
Bernard has a natural gift for getting into spectacular trouble. He works as a delivery bear for the Italian restaurant owned by Signore Pepe and Mrs. Esperanza. Together with the parrot Lola, they try to deliver the orders on time, but Bernard and his unique and explosive combination of naivete, curiosity and bad luck makes Signore Pepe crazy every day. One day, Bernard finds the remains of a crashed alien spaceship. From inside the ship, an alien transmits to Bernard a series of superpowers that will make his life even more complicated. This dizzying success, his growing popularity and the tireless effort that Bernard must take to balance his two lives will begin to take a toll. Our villain Zack will try to get hold of Bernard's superpowers in order to control the city, and Super Bernard will have to star in a multitude of comical situations to deal with all kinds of catastrophes, accidents and criminal acts perpetrated by Zack! Super Bernard will battle to defeat Zack and protect the citizens, always fighting to the limit, and achieving the unexpected and surprising results!

Director
Vasily Rovensky (Cats In The Museum, The Big Trip 1,2)

Writer
Vasily Rovensky (Nutcracker And The Magic Flute)

Producer
Maxim Rogalsky, Vasily Rovensky, Roman Borisevich, Juraj Barabas

Genre
Family, Comedy, Adventure

Production Company
Licensing Brands, Luminescence

Country of Origin
Hungary, Russia

US Release Date
March 2026

About animation
Two years ago, our characters saved the Mona Lisa. Maurice the mouse cannot wait to prove himself again. Vincent and Cleopatra are the parents of two naughty kittens, and they look forward to adventures. Their next journey will make them compete against each other. It all starts with Maurice rummaging through an abandoned basement and finding an ancient papyrus with a map that details the way to the Egyptian Genie. The problem is, that the Genie grants only one wish every thousand years, and all our characters want different things. The mouse, the cats, and their kittens set out on a journey to find the Genie, trying to beat all the others to their goal. In Egypt, they will make new friends and enemies, visit the majestic Pyramids, travel down the Nile on a huge cruise ship, and discover the secret tunnels of Luxor. In the face of danger, they will work together only to find out that they do not need a Genie to grant their wishes when they have their friendship and team spirit.

Director
Chao Wang

Producer
Alpha Group

IP Owner
Dea Planeta

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Delivery
Q3 2024

Nationality
China, Spain

About animation
Unlucky agent Bernard in order to obtain the approval of the Secret Service, secretly infiltrated the Mars Mission with Robort G13 to cacth the Martiam monster called "Big Orange". Because of the unconventional capture and "not approved way by the authorities", Bernard accidently becomes a friend of the monster and is able to debunk a Mars conspiracy and to save the universe.

Director
Mohammad Kheirandish

Writers
Mohammad Kheirandish, Mohammed Hamedani

Producer
Mohammed Hamedani

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventuree

Country of Origin
Turkey

Production Company
Sky Frame Istanbul

Delivery
Q2 2025

About animation
In "The Dolphin Boy 2", the young dolphin boy and his navigator have been battling sea monsters deceitfully, believing that people should not forget the hero of the sea. However, their journey takes a new turn when Majid discovers a message in a floating bottle revealing the location of a mysterious potion. Setting sail with the navigator's boat, they encounter a wild whale and send out a distress call for help. The dolphin boy and his companions embark on a perilous journey to rescue Majid from the clutches of the wild whale. Meanwhile, news arrives that signs of the dolphin boy's father have been found near Majid's location. Fueled by the desire to find traces of his parents and discover his human name, the dolphin boy sets off on a quest. Unexpectedly, their journey leads them to the discovery of the dolphin boy's father, who is the inventor of the mysterious potion, hidden in an underwater cave. Majid, who had initially sought to obtain the potion for himself, transforms into a monstrous creature after consuming it. With the help of their allies, including the navigator, his wife, Leila, and the islanders, the dolphin boy successfully defeats Majid.

Director
Roman Artemev

Writer
Genrikh Nebolsin

Produser
CTB Film Company, Kino Atis

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Delivery
28 May 2026

About animation
Drybone the Immortal and Shieldmaiden Barbara are preparing for their wedding, but not all Barbara's relatives are happy about the union. Her strong-willed aunt, Queen Brungilda, believes her niece deserves a more suitable match. In a misguided attempt to stop the wedding, she unwittingly casts a powerful sleeping charm on Barbara. The Queen proclaims that the legendary Elixir of Life can save Barbara, but only a truly noble knight will survive the treacherous path to the Elixir, hidden in a perilous place where danger lurks at every turn.

Director
Kevin Donovan, Gottfried Roodt

Writers
Jaisa C. Bishop, Bruce A. Taylor, Kelly Peters

Producer
Amy Taylor, Jeff Geoffrey, Peter Wetherell

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Production Company
Second Change Productions (US), Polycat Animation (South Africa), Storywarrior Media Capital (US)

Cast
Bill Nighy, Susan Sarandon, Alicia Silverstone, Brooke Shields, Danny Trejo

Country of Origin
US, South Africa

US Release Date
August 2024

About animation
Gracie and Pedro are family pets with nothing in common. Gracie is a snobby, purebred pooch who considers herself "Best in Show", while Pedro is a brazen, rescue cat, preferring his dinner fresh from the trash. After the family undertakes a big move, Gracie and Pedro’s brawling destroys the airport baggage carousel, leaving the pets lost and stranded without their collars in a frightening and unknown world. What lies between the pets and reunification with their family is a daunting quest, packed with colorful characters and perilous adventures that forces Gracie and Pedro to accept what they have in common -- they won't quit on family. Meanwhile, Sophie and Gavin, the family kids, are not giving up on them either, posting a song about their lost pets which just happens to go viral. This raucous family film will be a reminder that friendship is not only life's greatest reward, but also its most awesome adventure!.

Director
Vasily Rovensky

Writer
Vasily Rovensky

Producer
Maxim Rogalsky, Vasily Rovensky, Juraj Barabas

Genre
Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Production Company
Luminescence, Nashe Kino

Country of Origin
Hungary, Russia

Release Date
11 July 2024

About animation
The heroes of the first part return and team up with the characters of the second part of the Big Trip franchise! But their enemies Python and Vulture are not asleep either! So, our heroes gathered at Mick Mick's and Mikaela's house, because they expect the stork to bring them a baby. But what was their surprise when the stork brought them... a llama kid instead of a bear cub. Mick Mick and his friends will go across the ocean to return the baby Llama to his parents. After all, they are sure that the children were simply replaced, and that the baby bear is exactly there. But, unfortunately, this is not the case. And now Mick Mick and his friends Oscar the Hare, Duke the Pelican, and Panda have to go on the Biggest Trip across all continents to find the missing child. They will face incredible adventures in the Mexican pyramids, in the Amazon Jungles, in Antarctica, on Mount Kilimanjaro, and finally in Great China. Where it all started, that's where it all ends! And our heroes will win as always!

Director
Konstantin Bronzit (2x Oscar nominee)

Writer
Darina Shmidt

Producer
Sergey Selyanov

Genre
Family, Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Release Date
29 August 2024

Production Company
CTB Company

About animation
Moonzy Homecoming is a heartwarming preschool animation movie that follows the adventures of Moonzy, a fluffy and cute Moonchild who calls Earth's forest meadow home, along with his friendly insect friends. One day, Moonzy discovers a way to return to the Moon, his original home. However, his journey is not without challenges: Moonzy's best friend, the grasshopper Skip, is deeply upset that Moonzy wants to get back home. Old scientist Moth, who has a deep curiosity for lunar science, tries to interfere and prevent Moonzy's Homecoming for the sake of his research. Adding to the chaos are mischievous twin caterpillars, Woopsie and Poopsie, who create their usual mess wherever they go. As Moonzy embarks on his extraordinary journey back to the Moon, he must overcome a lot of obstacles and decide where his true home is.

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