To demonstrate the growing importance of animation, Netflix has edited two portfolios featuring a pair of top executives.
Hannah Minghella, who was previously head of feature animation and live-action family films, will now focus solely on animation. The longtime executive has been named president of Netflix Animation Studios and will oversee a massive roster, three animation studio facilities and more than 1,000 employees across three continents.
The live-action family films will now be overseen by Vice President of Film Kira Goldberg, who already maintains a steady grip on the thrillers (a recent hit) summit Within her specialty were dramatic works and religious stories.
Both remain members of the brain trust assembled by Netflix head of film Dan Lin.
Animation has proven to be a boon for the streaming giant. Demon hunters in kpop Last week it became the first film ever to spend 52 weeks in the global top 10 swapwith the voice work of Michael B. Jordan, has been a huge hit recently. Upcoming movies included stepsBrad Bird Ray Gunn, The buried giantA The Mitchells are against machines Sequel, and In wavesWhich the company acquired from Cannes. Take the animation on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory It’s one of the big flops for Netflix in 2027.
Beyond building the roster, Minghella’s focus will be on building out its animation franchises across other divisions, such as live events and consumer products. She will continue to direct her live-action projects already underway, including Greta Gerwig’s Narnia and EloiseStarring Ryan Reynolds.
Goldberg has already overseen projects in what might be considered a family space. Huge surprise Remarkably bright creaturesSissy Spacek’s film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel, as well Life listStarring Sofia Carson.
Minghella joined Netflix in 2024 from Bad Robot, and Goldberg joined the company in 2018 from 20th Century Fox.
