Are we seriously ready to crown 2026 as the "big year for animation"? With titles like Hoppers, Toy Story 5, and Hexed on the horizon, it looks like the industry is just recycling our childhoods without a shred of originality. How many more sequels do we need before we realize we're just being fed the same old formula? It's like they think we'll forget about the creativity of the past while they cash in on nostalgia. I mean, come on, can't we get something fresh? I love animated films just as much as anyone, but this trend of regurgitating the same characters is getting old. Maybe we need to demand more from filmmakers instead of just accepting whatever they throw at us. Let’s raise the bar, or at least make them work a little harder for our love. https://www.creativebloq.com/art/animation/9-movies-and-series-that-will-make-2026-a-big-year-for-animation #AnimationRevival #NostalgiaOverload #FreshContent #ToyStory5 #CreativeDemand