ESDIP Animation Studio Competitors

Sony Pictures Animation produces a variety of animated entertainment for audiences around the world. The studio's most recent theatrical release is "GOAT," an original animated sports comedy from producer Stephen Curry's Unanimous Media. The studio is currently in production on the 2027 release "Spider-Man™: Beyond the Spider-Verse," the highly-anticipated conclusion to the Spider-Verse trilogy, which includes 2023’s Academy Award nominated “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” and 2018's Academy Award®-winning "Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse.” “Buds,” an original animated comedy, is also slated for theatrical release in 2027. The division also produced the global breakout hit "KPop Demon Hunters," the visually-groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed "The Mitchells vs. The Machines," and the beloved monster franchise "Hotel Transylvania," which will continue its story with the studio's upcoming "Motel Transylvania" series. Sony Pictures Animation, which was founded in 2002, is a division of the Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group for Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of the Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonyPicturesAnimation • Twitter: https://twitter.com/SonyAnimRecruit • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/SonyAnimation To send in a general application, please fill out this Express Future Interest Form and we will be in touch if we find a suitable fit: https://bit.ly/4akxrp3

Founded in 2005 and based in Oregon, LAIKA is an award-winning animation studio and Certified B Corporation driven to tell bold, original stories that stand the test of time. Renowned for its distinctive artistry, innovative filmmaking and pioneering use of technology, LAIKA has redefined the possibilities of stop-motion animation. The studio’s five films — Coraline, ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and the Two Strings and Missing Link — were each nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature. LAIKA’s next animated feature, Wildwood, premieres October 23, 2026. The studio has also expanded its storytelling into live action and television.

Walt Disney Animation Studios, the studio behind "Frozen," "Big Hero 6," "Zootopia" and "Moana" brings imagination to life through animated films. Our filmmakers and technologists work together to create the magic of animation. Bring your unique talents, passions and ideas to our team, and prepare to play in a creative and innovative environment. Visit www.disneyanimation.com for the latest news, openings, and more!