It was founded in March 2018 and based in Los Angeles, California.

However, in November 2018, it was announced that Netflix was developing original animated projects in-house including Klaus and Kid Cosmic.

[2][3] The company acquired Australian animation/visual effects studio Animal Logic in July 2022.

The same month, Melissa Cobb stepped down as vice president of film animation whilst still on board as producer with Karen Toliver as her replacement.

[4] In June 2024, Hannah Minghella was named head of feature animation and live-action family film at Netflix, replacing Karen Toliver.