Best Animated Movies of 2025

If you find yourself mesmerized by colorful and dynamic animated images, join us as we introduce some of the most anticipated animated movies of 2025.

Last year saw the release of many exciting animated productions that received great attention. It seems this trend will continue, with a lineup of titles suggesting another strong year for animation. While some release dates are still tentative, several promising sequels and original titles are expected to hit theaters.

1. Kayara

Genre: Adventure, Family, Action

Director: César Zelada

Voice Cast: Naomi Serrano, Jinali Rios, Nate Begle

Studios: B-Water Studios, Tunche Films

IMDB Rating: 5.9/10

The story follows a young Incan girl who dreams of joining the elite Chasqui messengers—a role traditionally held by men. Determined to challenge her culture’s gender norms, she sets out on a journey of courage and change.

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2. Dog Man

Genre: Superhero, Action, Adventure

Director: Peter Hastings

Voice Cast: Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery

Studios: DreamWorks Animation, Jellyfish Pictures

IMDB Rating: 6.4/10

Based on Dav Pilkey’s popular children’s books, the film tells the story of a loyal police dog who, after a freak accident, merges with his human partner to become Dog Man—a hero dedicated to protecting the public and taking down a supervillain cat.

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3. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

Genre: Drama, Action, Fantasy

Director: Kang Hee Chul

Voice Cast: Doug Cockle, Joey Batey, Anya Chalotra

Studios: Studio Mir, Platige Image, Hivemind

IMDB Rating: 6.1/10

Based on a short story by Andrzej Sapkowski, the film centers on Geralt of Rivia, who investigates a series of mysterious attacks in a coastal village, uncovering an ancient conflict that could ignite war between kingdoms.

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4. Night of the Zoopocalypse

Genre: Thriller, Action

Directors: Ricard Cussó, Rodrigo Pérez-Castro

Voice Cast: David Harbour, Brian McElhaney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee

Studios: Copperheart Entertainment, House of Cool

IMDB Rating: 7.6/10

A meteor crash spreads a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies. A mountain lion and a wolf form a rescue team to save their home and stop the infection.

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5. Plankton: The Movie

Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure

Director: Dave Needham

Voice Cast: Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny

Studio: Nickelodeon Animation Movies

When computer Karen tries to take over the world, Plankton must step up to stop her. SpongeBob, Sandy, Pearl, and other Bikini Bottom residents rally to his side.

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6. The King of Kings

Genre: Family

Director: Seong Ho Jang

Voice Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Oscar Isaac, Uma Thurman

Studio: Mofac Animation

Inspired by Charles Dickens' “The Life of Our Lord,” the film depicts Dickens and his son Walter narrating the life of Jesus Christ.

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7. Sneaks

Genre: Family

Director: Rob Edwards

Voice Cast: Anthony Mackie, Keith David, Laurence Fishburne

Studios: Lengi Studios, Cinema Gypsy Productions, House of Cool

A stylish animated story of a sneaker’s urban adventure in New York City, told with humor, emotion, and a hip-hop aesthetic.

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8. Elio

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Directors: Domee Shi, Madeleine Sharafian, Adrian Molina

Voice Cast: Zoe Saldaña, Yonas Kibreab, Brad Garrett

Studio: Pixar Animation Studios

Elio, a boy obsessed with space, is accidentally introduced as Earth’s representative to an intergalactic organization. As he navigates alien diplomacy, he also discovers more about himself.

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9. Animal Farm

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Director: Andy Serkis

Voice Cast: Kieran Culkin, Andy Serkis, Kathleen Turner

Studios: Imaginarium Productions, Aniventure

A new animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic. After animals overthrow their farmer, they struggle with the complex realities of self-governance.

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10. The Smurfs Movie

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Directors: Chris Miller, Matt Landon

Voice Cast: Hannah Waddingham, Natasha Lyonne, Kurt Russell

Studios: Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies

A musical reboot of the Smurfs saga where the little blue heroes must rescue Papa Smurf from the evil Gargamel.

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11. The Bad Guys 2

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Director: Pierre Perifel

Voice Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson

Studio: DreamWorks Animation

Following the events of the first film, the Bad Guys try to reform but face challenges when a rival group, the Bad Girls, emerges.

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12. David

Genre: Musical, Family

Directors: Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes

Studios: Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Productions

A musical retelling of the biblical story of David, from shepherd boy to king, focused on faith, courage, and leadership.

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13. Zootopia 2

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy

Directors: Jared Bush, Byron Howard

Voice Cast: Jason Bateman, Fortune Feimster, Ginnifer Goodwin

Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios

Judy and Nick return to tackle a mysterious case involving a sinister reptile, uncovering dangerous secrets threatening their city.

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14. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director: Derek Drymon

Voice Cast: Clancy Brown, Brian Doyle-Murray, Mark Hamill

Studio: Nickelodeon Movies

SpongeBob and friends dive into a new deep-sea adventure, confronting ghostly threats and uncovering oceanic mysteries.

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15. Pookoo

Genre: Adventure, Family, Comedy

Director: Nathan Greno

Studio: Skydance Animation

A magical tale of two sworn enemies—a forest creature and a majestic bird—who are thrust into an unexpected journey of friendship.

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16. The Twits

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Director: Phil Johnston

Voice Cast: Emilia Clarke, Natalie Portman, Margo Martindale

Studio: Jellyfish Pictures

Based on Roald Dahl’s book, the film follows the vile Twits who run the world’s worst amusement park. A group of orphans and magical animals team up to stop them.

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17. Wildwood

Genre: Family, Fantasy, Horror

Director: Travis Knight

Voice Cast: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan

Studio: Laika Entertainment

Two friends enter an enchanted forest to rescue a kidnapped sibling and face magical creatures and ancient secrets.

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18. The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol

Genre: Biographical

Director: Sylvain Chomet

Voice Cast: Céline Jones, Sophie Marshall, Olivia Gotanègre

Studios: What The Prod, Mediawan, Bidibul Productions

An emotional journey through the life of famed French author Marcel Pagnol, who reflects on his past through a magical, younger version of himself.

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19. Grand Prix of Europe

Genre: Comedy, Family, Sports

Director: Waldemar Fast

Voice Cast: Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell

Studio: Mack Animation

Edda, a young mouse, dreams of competing in a major car race while balancing her responsibilities to her family’s struggling business.

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20. Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires

Genre: Superhero, Adventure, Fantasy

Director: Juan Jose Meza-Leon

Voice Cast: Álvaro Morte, Omar Chaparro, Horacio Garcia Rojas

Studios: Ánima, Warner Bros. Animation

A young Aztec priest fights to defend his people against Spanish conquerors and rises as a mythic protector inspired by Batman.

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21. K-Pop: Demon Hunters

Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure

Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans

Studio: Sony Pictures Animation

An elite K-Pop girl group leads a double life as demon hunters, blending the world of glamor, music, and supernatural action.

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22. In Your Dreams

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Directors: Alex Woo, Erik Benson

Voice Cast: Julie Rapaport, Elias Jensen, Craig Robinson

Studio: TBD

The story revolves around two siblings who embark on a fantastical journey into the world of dreams, learning valuable lessons about family and imagination.If you find yourself mesmerized by colorful and dynamic animated images, join us as we introduce some of the most anticipated animated movies of 2025.

Last year saw the release of many exciting animated productions that received great attention. It seems this trend will continue, with a lineup of titles suggesting another strong year for animation. While some release dates are still tentative, several promising sequels and original titles are expected to hit theaters.

1. Kayara

Genre: Adventure, Family, Action
Director: César Zelada
Voice Cast: Naomi Serrano, Jinali Rios, Nate Begle
Studios: B-Water Studios, Tunche Films
IMDB Rating: 5.9/10
The story follows a young Incan girl who dreams of joining the elite Chasqui messengers—a role traditionally held by men. Determined to challenge her culture’s gender norms, she sets out on a journey of courage and change.


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2. Dog Man

Genre: Superhero, Action, Adventure
Director: Peter Hastings
Voice Cast: Pete Davidson, Poppy Liu, Lil Rel Howery
Studios: DreamWorks Animation, Jellyfish Pictures
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
Based on Dav Pilkey’s popular children’s books, the film tells the story of a loyal police dog who, after a freak accident, merges with his human partner to become Dog Man—a hero dedicated to protecting the public and taking down a supervillain cat.


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3. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep

Genre: Drama, Action, Fantasy
Director: Kang Hee Chul
Voice Cast: Doug Cockle, Joey Batey, Anya Chalotra
Studios: Studio Mir, Platige Image, Hivemind
IMDB Rating: 6.1/10
Based on a short story by Andrzej Sapkowski, the film centers on Geralt of Rivia, who investigates a series of mysterious attacks in a coastal village, uncovering an ancient conflict that could ignite war between kingdoms.


---

4. Night of the Zoopocalypse

Genre: Thriller, Action
Directors: Ricard Cussó, Rodrigo Pérez-Castro
Voice Cast: David Harbour, Brian McElhaney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
Studios: Copperheart Entertainment, House of Cool
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
A meteor crash spreads a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies. A mountain lion and a wolf form a rescue team to save their home and stop the infection.


---

5. Plankton: The Movie

Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Director: Dave Needham
Voice Cast: Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny
Studio: Nickelodeon Animation Movies
When computer Karen tries to take over the world, Plankton must step up to stop her. SpongeBob, Sandy, Pearl, and other Bikini Bottom residents rally to his side.


---

6. The King of Kings

Genre: Family
Director: Seong Ho Jang
Voice Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Oscar Isaac, Uma Thurman
Studio: Mofac Animation
Inspired by Charles Dickens' “The Life of Our Lord,” the film depicts Dickens and his son Walter narrating the life of Jesus Christ.


---

7. Sneaks

Genre: Family
Director: Rob Edwards
Voice Cast: Anthony Mackie, Keith David, Laurence Fishburne
Studios: Lengi Studios, Cinema Gypsy Productions, House of Cool
A stylish animated story of a sneaker’s urban adventure in New York City, told with humor, emotion, and a hip-hop aesthetic.


---

8. Elio

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Directors: Domee Shi, Madeleine Sharafian, Adrian Molina
Voice Cast: Zoe Saldaña, Yonas Kibreab, Brad Garrett
Studio: Pixar Animation Studios
Elio, a boy obsessed with space, is accidentally introduced as Earth’s representative to an intergalactic organization. As he navigates alien diplomacy, he also discovers more about himself.


---

9. Animal Farm

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Director: Andy Serkis
Voice Cast: Kieran Culkin, Andy Serkis, Kathleen Turner
Studios: Imaginarium Productions, Aniventure
A new animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic. After animals overthrow their farmer, they struggle with the complex realities of self-governance.


---

10. The Smurfs Movie

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Directors: Chris Miller, Matt Landon
Voice Cast: Hannah Waddingham, Natasha Lyonne, Kurt Russell
Studios: Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies
A musical reboot of the Smurfs saga where the little blue heroes must rescue Papa Smurf from the evil Gargamel.


---

11. The Bad Guys 2

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Director: Pierre Perifel
Voice Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson
Studio: DreamWorks Animation
Following the events of the first film, the Bad Guys try to reform but face challenges when a rival group, the Bad Girls, emerges.


---

12. David

Genre: Musical, Family
Directors: Phil Cunningham, Brent Dawes
Studios: Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Productions
A musical retelling of the biblical story of David, from shepherd boy to king, focused on faith, courage, and leadership.


---

13. Zootopia 2

Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Directors: Jared Bush, Byron Howard
Voice Cast: Jason Bateman, Fortune Feimster, Ginnifer Goodwin
Studio: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Judy and Nick return to tackle a mysterious case involving a sinister reptile, uncovering dangerous secrets threatening their city.


---

14. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Derek Drymon
Voice Cast: Clancy Brown, Brian Doyle-Murray, Mark Hamill
Studio: Nickelodeon Movies
SpongeBob and friends dive into a new deep-sea adventure, confronting ghostly threats and uncovering oceanic mysteries.


---

15. Pookoo

Genre: Adventure, Family, Comedy
Director: Nathan Greno
Studio: Skydance Animation
A magical tale of two sworn enemies—a forest creature and a majestic bird—who are thrust into an unexpected journey of friendship.


---

16. The Twits

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Phil Johnston
Voice Cast: Emilia Clarke, Natalie Portman, Margo Martindale
Studio: Jellyfish Pictures
Based on Roald Dahl’s book, the film follows the vile Twits who run the world’s worst amusement park. A group of orphans and magical animals team up to stop them.


---

17. Wildwood

Genre: Family, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Travis Knight
Voice Cast: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan
Studio: Laika Entertainment
Two friends enter an enchanted forest to rescue a kidnapped sibling and face magical creatures and ancient secrets.


---

18. The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol

Genre: Biographical
Director: Sylvain Chomet
Voice Cast: Céline Jones, Sophie Marshall, Olivia Gotanègre
Studios: What The Prod, Mediawan, Bidibul Productions
An emotional journey through the life of famed French author Marcel Pagnol, who reflects on his past through a magical, younger version of himself.


---

19. Grand Prix of Europe

Genre: Comedy, Family, Sports
Director: Waldemar Fast
Voice Cast: Gemma Arterton, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Hayley Atwell
Studio: Mack Animation
Edda, a young mouse, dreams of competing in a major car race while balancing her responsibilities to her family’s struggling business.


---

20. Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires

Genre: Superhero, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Juan Jose Meza-Leon
Voice Cast: Álvaro Morte, Omar Chaparro, Horacio Garcia Rojas
Studios: Ánima, Warner Bros. Animation
A young Aztec priest fights to defend his people against Spanish conquerors and rises as a mythic protector inspired by Batman.


---

21. K-Pop: Demon Hunters

Genre: Comedy, Family, Adventure
Directors: Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans
Studio: Sony Pictures Animation
An elite K-Pop girl group leads a double life as demon hunters, blending the world of glamor, music, and supernatural action.


---

22. In Your Dreams

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Directors: Alex Woo, Erik Benson
Voice Cast: Julie Rapaport, Elias Jensen, Craig Robinson
Studio: TBD
The story revolves around two siblings who embark on a fantastical journey into the world of dreams, learning valuable lessons about family and imagination.fggvcjjdjdjdjdjdjsnsssgghhgfgاالاالا