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The Super Mario Bros. movie directors head to Netflix

First seen 5/19/2026, 6:34:57 PM · 3 sources · cross-spectrum coverage
⚠ BLINDSPOT
Only left-leaning sources have covered this story so far. The right side of the spectrum has not picked it up.

AI bias-comparison

Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath, directors of the 'Super Mario Bros.' movie, have signed an overall deal with Netflix to develop animated series and films. The agreement follows the success of their previous projects, including the 'Teen Titans Go!' series, which have garnered significant viewership on the platform.

Coverage varies in emphasis, with The Hollywood Reporter focusing on the directors' past successes and the implications of their new partnership with Netflix, suggesting a strategic move for the streaming service. In contrast, both TheWrap and Polygon provide a more straightforward account of the deal without delving into the broader context of the directors' previous work or its impact on Netflix's content strategy.

No outlet has addressed the potential implications of this deal for Netflix's competition in the animated content space, which could provide valuable context for understanding the significance of Jelenic and Horvath's partnership. This omission may reflect a blind spot in the coverage, particularly among left-leaning sources that typically emphasize industry trends.

Headline framing

The headlines report on the directors of 'Super Mario Bros.' partnering with Netflix, with varying emphasis on exclusivity and collaboration.

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Overall DealExclusive
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PER-SOURCE FRAMING
Lean Left
THR
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movies Directors Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath Sign Overall Deal with Netflix (Exclusive)
Overall DealExclusive
Highlights the exclusivity of the deal, suggesting significance.
Center
The Wrap
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Directors Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic Partner With Netflix
Partner With
Focuses on collaboration without emphasizing exclusivity.
Center
Polygon
The Super Mario Bros. movie directors head to Netflix
Neutral reporting on the directors' move to Netflix.

Coverage by perspective

Lean Left · 1 source

The Hollywood Reporter Lean Left
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Movies Directors Michael Jelenic, Aaron Horvath Sign Overall Deal with Netflix (Exclusive)
The 'Super Mario Bros.' movie, as well as the duo's 'Teen Titans Go!' series, have drawn massive viewership on the streamer.
Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 2 sources

Polygon Center
The Super Mario Bros. movie directors head to Netflix
Michael Jelenic and Aaron Horvath sign deal for Netflix exclusives
Mixed Factuality · Other
TheWrap Center
‘Super Mario Bros.’ Directors Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic Partner With Netflix
The "Teen Titans Go!" creators will develop animated series and films for the streamer
Mixed Factuality · Other

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