Sony Pictures Animation has announced that Damien de Froberville has been promoted to the role of President, set to helm the studio’s upcoming slate alongside existing President Kristine Belson. De Froberville joined SPA in 2023 as EVP of Production & Operating Strategy.
In a memo, Belson wrote:
“I am thrilled to announce that Damien de Froberville has been promoted to serve alongside me as President of Sony Pictures Animation. This new title and structure recognizes the significant responsibilities he has already undertaken and the vital role he has played at our studio.
“Since his arrival, Damien and I have worked in tandem to guide the studio’s strategic direction, drive its continued growth, and oversee all aspects of development and production across our animation slate. Damien’s broad expertise in animation production has made him an invaluable partner,. With decades of leadership experience at global companies, his promotion is well deserved.”
Prior to arriving at Sony, de Froberville held positions at DreamWorks Animation, Netflix and Sergio Pablos Animation in Spain. At DreamWorks, he helped shepherd hit projects to the big screen including Trolls, Kung Fu Panda 3, How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Penguins of Madagascar.
Sony Pictures Animation’s next release will be the Netflix original movie Kpop: Demon Hunters (June 20), followed by theatrical features GOAT (Feb. 13, 2026) and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (June 4, 2027). Projects in development include the Netflix Ghostbusters series and feature, as well as the Hotel Transylvania spin-off Motel Transylvania, also at Netflix.
[Source: Variety]
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