Upcoming Edition: 2026 (dates TBA) Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Online.
KABOOM ANIME
🎥 6 anime feature films
📍 5 different cinemas across NL: Amsterdam, Breda, Groningen, Rotterdam, Utrecht
From March 2025 to October 2025, prepare to be captivated by a collection of Japanese animated classics that were rarely showcased in Dutch cinemas before. The films range from space cowboys, time-traveling girls to galaxy adventures. All titles are presented in the original Japanese language with English subtitles.
And this season we are happy to add 2 more locations to our roster! Now also in Breda and Groningen will you be able to fuel your anime hunger.
©Buronson, Tetsuo Hara/NSP 1983 ©Toei Animation 1986
KABOOM CULT
From May 2024 to September 2025, in our collaboration with LAB111, we present rarely-seen animation classics on the big screen, from recently restored cult titles to seldomly-screened festival hits. Animation belongs on the big screen and what better place to present it than at LAB111, where Kaboom has its offices? So grab a drink and come watch great animation with us!
AND THE WINNERS OF KABOOM 2025 ARE…🥁🥁🥁
On Saturday, March 29th, we held our Award Night and what a night it was! We had a blast watching all your films this year, and thank you for all your submissions!
NEWS
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🤸🏻 FESTIVAL RECAP 🤸🏻2025
It's officially a wrap! As our beloved festival comes to an end, the vibes are a mix of joy, pride, and a touch of bittersweet heartbreak
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AND THE WINNERS OF KABOOM 2025 ARE…🥁🥁🥁
On Saturday, March 29th, we held our Award Night and what a night it was
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Benelux Animation Pitch Guide is now available
Benelux Animation Pitch is Kaboom Industry Days’ pilot program to support the production of animated short and feature films from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg
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🗣️Tickets on sale now🗣️ (2025)
It’s finally there, the moment you’ve all been waiting for: only a few clicks away lie your tickets for all the wonderful adventures our team has been preparing for you.
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🤍Film tips: Valentine’s Day animation top 8 (2025)🤍
Happy Valentine's Day from the Kaboom team! A list of animations to celebrate love