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Januel Mercado
Born November 23, 1984 · Stockton, California, USA (age 41)
Januel Patricio Mercado (born November 23, 1984) is a Filipino-American feature animation director, storyboard artist, and writer. A San Jose State University graduate, he has been with DreamWorks Animation since 2008. He started as a story artist on Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) and contributed to Turbo (2013), Penguins of Madagascar (2014), and Trolls (2016). Mercado made his co-directorial debut on Pu…
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish · 2022Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
★ 8.22022
MovieAnimationAdventure
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
Kung Fu Panda 2 · 2011Kung Fu Panda 2
★ 7.12011
MovieAnimationFamily
Po is finally living the dream as the Dragon Warrior—until a shadow from his past comes roaring back. When the ruthless peacock Lord Shen unleashes a devastating new weapon used to wipe out kung fu masters across the land, Po and the Furious Five race across China to put an end to his plans. But if Po is to have any hope of stopping him, he must first confront the truth of his origins—and find inner peace before his past tears him apart.
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Forgotten Island · 2026Forgotten Island
2026
MovieAdventureAnimation
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
The Croods: A New Age · 2020The Croods: A New Age
★ 7.42020
MovieAnimationFamily
Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.
The Lego Ninjago Movie · 2017The Lego Ninjago Movie
★ 6.52017
MovieActionAdventure
Six young ninjas are tasked with defending their island home of Ninjago. By night, they’re gifted warriors using their skill and awesome fleet of vehicles to fight villains and monsters. By day, they’re ordinary teens struggling against their greatest enemy....high school.
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part · 2019The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
★ 6.62019
MovieActionAdventure
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken · 2023Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
★ 7.12023
MovieAnimationFamily
Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.
Dear Diary: World's First Pranks · 2021Dear Diary: World's First Pranks
★ 6.72021
MovieAnimationComedy
Eep reveals how a comical accident led her and Dawn to discover the joys of tricking their families and set about performing "the world's first pranks."
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