‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movies Directors Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath Sign Overall Deal with Netflix (Exclusive)
Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, known for their work on the Super Mario Bros. movies and Teen Titans Go!, have signed an overall deal with Netflix. This partnership will allow them to create animated series and films exclusively for the platform, as well as explore live-action projects. Netflix's VP of animation praised their unique storytelling and expressed excitement for the collaboration.
- ▪Jelenic and Horvath are recognized for their successful animated series and films.
- ▪The Super Mario Bros. movies have grossed over $2 billion combined at the box office.
- ▪Their work on Teen Titans Go! has garnered significant viewership on Netflix.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 18:30:00 +0000 |
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Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic at the premiere of 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' at Minamiza Theater in Japan. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text As animation continues to show off its muscle on the big screen and in streaming, Netflix has snapped up one of the medium’s marquee creative teams into its fold.
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