Animation Takes Greater Share of California Film Incentive as $71 Million Goes to Four Films Including ‘Donkey’

Jul 7, 2026 8:00am PT Animation Takes Greater Share of California Film Incentive as $71 Million Goes to Four Films Including ‘Donkey’

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SHREK 2, Donkey, 2004, (c) DreamWorks/courtesy Everett Collection

Animation is taking a larger share of the California film incentive, as the state announced Tuesday that $71 million would go to four animated features.

The state expanded its production incentive to $750 million a year in 2025, while also opening up the program to animated films and TV shows.

“Donkey,” the spinoff of the “Shrek” series, will claim $19.2 million, while Disney’s “Hexed” will collect another $18.5 million. Two other untitled features, one each from DreamWorks and Pixar, account for the other $34 million.

Animation Takes Greater Share of California Film Incentive as $71 Million Goes to Four Films Including ‘Donkey’

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