‘Super Mario Bros.’ Directors Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic Partner With Netflix

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Coverage varies in emphasis, with The Hollywood Reporter focusing on the directors' past successes and the implications of their new partnership with Netflix, suggesting a strategic move for the streaming service. In contrast, both TheWrap…

Jeremy Fuster· May 19, 2026 · 8:00 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 58 views

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Directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic have partnered with Netflix to create animated series and films. This collaboration follows the success of their previous works, including 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' and 'Teen Titans Go!'. Netflix has also secured a first look deal for any live-action projects from the duo.

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▪Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic are known for their work on 'Teen Titans Go!' and 'The Super Mario' movies.
▪The partnership will focus on developing animated content for Netflix.
▪The Super Mario films have grossed over $2.25 billion globally and have been popular on Netflix.

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▪ The Super Mario Bros. movie directors head to Netflix — Polygon
▪ ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movies Directors Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath Sign Overall Deal with Netflix (Exclusive) — The Hollywood Reporter

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Home > Industry News > Business ‘Super Mario Bros.’ Directors Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic Partner With Netflix The “Teen Titans Go!” creators will develop animated series and films for the streamer Jeremy Fuster May 19, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, directors of "The Super Mario" movies Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, the creators of “Teen Titans Go!” and directors of Illumination’s “Super Mario” movies, have entered into a creative partnership with Netflix that will see the duo develop animated series and films for the streaming service. As part of the deal, Netflix have also signed a first look deal with Horvath and Jelenic on any live-action projects.

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