The international hit film “ Ne Zha II, ” featuring the adorable demon-toddler of the title, was a visual feast. This film is remarkable for its scope and detail, matched by visuals from a robust team of Chinese animators.

That brings us to this list’s guiding sentiment, because while good animation is plentiful, vital selections meet a different bar. Vital, by Merriam-Webster’s definition, implies a work that is “tending to renew or refresh the living,

A preliminary calendar of animated feature films releasing in 2026, from major studio sequels to original anime, Pixar, Disney, and indie titles.

See which animated movies ruled theaters and streaming platforms this year, from "Zootopia 2" to "KPop Demon Hunters."

A major anime franchise is returning to its roots and teasing several improvements in its first rebooted installment. Read on for more.

The adult-led animated feature’s breakout week highlights shifting audience tastes and bolsters commercial confidence for Malaysian studios.

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation's megahit KPop Demon Hunters has been a demon on the streamer, in theaters and pretty much everywhere else.

In Angel Studios' Book of Samuel adaptation 'David,' there's less texture to the characters than there is to their richly rendered garments and hair.

Solo Leveling's animation quality is definitely amazing, but it would be foolish to think that no other series can top it. In fact, an upcoming Winter 2026 anime will have better animation than Solo Leveling. Trigun Stargaze will have amazing animation

Pedro Conti is a São Paulo–based director, production designer and 3D visual development artist whose animation work is shaped by the rhythm of city life. Growing up in Brazil’s largest metropolis left a lasting imprint on his creative outlook, with hip-hop culture, street energy and everyday moments feeding directly into his visual storytelling.