Netflix Bolsters Its Catalog with Skydance Animation's Swapped

Published on January 08, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Promotional illustration of Swapped showing a small forest rodent and a majestic eagle swapping bodies in a colorful and detailed natural setting

Netflix Boosts Its Catalog with Skydance Animation's Swapped

The streaming platform continues to expand its offering of animated content with a new project that promises to captivate all audiences. 🎬

An Original Premise with Great Talents

The film features a body-swap comedy where two forest creatures accidentally switch physical forms. Michael B. Jordan brings to life a small land animal while Juno Temple voices a majestic bird, creating a dynamic filled with hilarious situations and emotional moments. 🦉🐿️

Key Production Elements:
  • Direction by Nathan Greno, experienced in large-scale animation
  • Script developed by John Whittington, Christian Magalhaes, and Robert Snow
  • Original story created by Adam Karp as the conceptual base
Imagine the confusion of explaining to other animals why a rodent is trying to fly while an eagle hides behind bushes - group therapy in the forest will be epic

Strategic Collaboration in Animation

Skydance Animation strengthens its alliance with Netflix through this project that combines adventure, comedy, and personal discovery. The main characters must cooperate to adapt to their new bodies while exploring different perspectives on their identity and natural environment. 🌳

Project Highlights:
  • Premiere scheduled for 2026 on the Netflix platform
  • Combination of humor with messages about self-discovery
  • Visually rich animated world full of colors and environmental details

Perspectives and Expectations

This production represents another significant effort by Netflix to offer premium quality animation, leveraging Skydance's experience in the genre. The combination of recognized vocal talent and an experienced creative team suggests that Swapped could become a standout title within the platform's animated catalog. 🎭