In honor of today’s observed California Native American Day (Friday, September 23), Netflix debuted new artwork and the official trailer for Spirit Rangers, its exciting new animated preschool series that heralds a new era for Indigenous representation on screen and behind the scenes.
Created by Santa Ynez Chumash tribal member and the first California Native American showrunner Karissa Valencia Karissa Valencia, who executive produces alongside award-winning kids’ animation veteran Chris Nee, the 10 x 22′ series from Netflix Animation and Laughing Wild in association with Superprod premieres October 10 (Indigenous Peoples’ Day).
Synopsis: Inspired by stories from Native American tribes and the majestic landscapes of national parks of America, Spirit Rangers explores the adventure and beauty of nature through the eyes of Kodi (voiced by Wačíŋyeya Iwáš’aka Yracheta), Summer (Isis Celilo Rogers) and Eddy Skycedar (Talon Proc Alford), Chumash/Cowlitz siblings who share a secret. This trio of kids are “Spirit Rangers” who help protect the land and spirits of the national park that they call home in California. Taking on new perspectives as a grizzly bear cub, red-tailed hawk and spunky turtle, the Skycedar kids take on every challenge — from helping a lost thunderbird to waking a sleepy sun — with courage and compassion.
Also starring Kimberly Guerrero as Mom, John Timothy as Dad, Cree Summer as Lizard and DeeDee, Shaun Taylor-Corbett as Coyote, Wes Studi as Sunny, Tantoo Cardinal as Moon, Devery Jacobs as Wind Eagle and Nyla Rose as Lawetlat’la.
Read more about the making of Spirit Rangers in the Nov. ’22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 324), available soon!
Netflix October Highlights
- Netflix Halloween “Streams & Screams” Collection
Deadly dangers, spooky strangers and more: A spine-tingling collection made for sharing — and scaring. View the collection at netflix.com/halloween.
Oct. 1
- Barbie: It Takes Two Season 2
- Charlotte’s Web (2006)
- Labyrinth
- Scooby-Doo, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie
Oct. 3
- Chip and Potato Season 4 (Netflix Family)
Challenge by challenge, adventure by adventure, giggle by giggle — yip yip! Join Chip, Potato and their pals for another season of learning and growing.
Oct. 7
- Tiger & Bunny 2 Part 2 (Netflix Anime)
Ice-wielding superhero Blue Rose decides to leave the world of “Hero TV” to go back to her old life as a teenage girl named Karina who loves to sing.
Oct. 9
- Missing Link
Oct. 10
- LEGO Ninjago: Crystallized (S4) Part 2
- Spirit Rangers (Netflix Family)
Native American siblings Kodi, Summer and Eddy have a secret: They’re “Spirit Rangers” who help protect the national park they call home!
Oct. 13
- Dead End: Paranormal Park Season 2 (Netflix Family)
Barney, Norma, Pugsley and friends encounter a slew of strange new creatures, from angels to evil twins to an army of deranged Pauline Phoenix dolls. - Exception (Netflix Anime)
In a distant future where humans are forced to leave Earth, a spacecraft carrying a 3D printed crew of specialists is sent to terraform a new planet.
Oct. 17
- Waffles + Mochi’s Restaurant (Netflix Family)
Food-loving friends Waffles and Mochi get cooking in their very own restaurant, where hungry customers come to feast on flavors from all over the world!
Oct. 18
- LiSA Another Great Day (Netflix Documentary – Japan)
Glimpse into the world of the songstress known as the “Anime Song Queen” as she reflects on the first decade of her career and looks to the future.
Oct. 21
- ONI: Thunder God’s Tale (Netflix Family)
In a mystical world of Japanese gods and spirits, a courageous girl strives to follow in her mysterious father’s footsteps and find her true powers. (Read more in the November issue of Animation Magazine, available soon!) - Pokémon Ultimate Journeys (Netflix Family)
Ash and Goh chase their goals — and embark on more amazing adventures — as their journey through the wild world of Pokémon continues.
Oct. 22
- LOL Surprise! Winter Fashion Show
Oct. 25
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- Barbie Epic Road Trip (Netflix Family)
In this interactive adventure, Barbie goes on a cross-country trek with friends and makes big decisions about the future. Which dream will she choose? - Guillermo Del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities (Netflix Series)
Bizarre nightmares unfold in eight tales of terror in this visually stunning, spine-tingling horror collection curated by Guillermo del Toro.
- Barbie Epic Road Trip (Netflix Family)
Oct. 27
- Daniel Spellbound (Netflix Family)
A teen tracker follows in his late father’s footsteps to uncover a conspiracy in the magical world in this exciting supernatural adventure series. - Hotel Transylvania 2
- Romantic Killer (Netflix Anime)
Living her best single life, romance is the last thing on Anzu’s mind — until a tiny match-making wizard suddenly turns her life into a clichéd romcom.
Oct. 28
- Big Mouth Season 6 (Netflix Series)
S6 focuses on the theme of family as the beloved characters continue each of their journeys, discovering that while you can’t always pick your family, you can surround yourself with those that love you for who you are. - Wendell & Wild (Netflix Film)
From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and producer Jordan Peele, comes an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) — who enlist the aid of Kat Elliot, a tough teen with a load of guilt — to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other, an animated fantasy that defies the law of life and death, all told through the handmade artistry of stop motion. (Read more in the November issue of Animation Magazine, available soon!)
Last Call:
- Leaving 10/7: Sofia the First Seasons 1-4
- Leaving 10/14: Bleach The Movie: Fade to Black, Bleach the Movie: Hell Verse
- Leaving 10/31: Naruto Seasons 1-9
