Browsing: Animated

When discussing animated movies, it can be easy to constantly slide into the globally dominant slate of Disney/Pixar titles that quickly jump to mind. But there are many, many more top-tier animated films that were produced by other studios. Cinephiles agree that the bounty is out there for those looking.

The Legends, the animated film adapted from Patrick Sobral’s comic, is airing on Canal+ on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:06 PM. Directed by Guillaume Ivernel, the feature marks the first time the adventures of Danaël, Jadina, Gryf, Shimy and Razzia leap from page to the big screen in the magical world of Alysia.

The Disney company has released countless animated movies since 1937, from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to “Strange Magic” to the upcoming “Ice Age: Boiling Point.” However, not all are part of the Walt Disney Animation Studios canon, which is currently comprised of 64 movies hailing from Disney’s first in-house animation studio. Titles from Lucasfilm, Pixar…

It’s difficult to make a truly great war movie. Of course, war is something that impacts millions of lives every day. There’s a genuine human toll, but as a film, there’s the fear that war will be treated as pure spectacle while ignoring the turmoil behind the madness. Luckily, there’s no shortage of phenomenal war…

TV

Animated series are one of Netflix’s most popular divisions, with kids’ animation especially consistently ranking among the most-viewed shows on the streamer. Kids’ animation, especially, is good with repeat viewing compared to other Netflix Originals and licensed series. Which ones have been the top performers so far in 2026? Here’s our rundown. 

Netflix has a huge selection of amazing animated movies. Features within the medium are among the most-watched programs on the streamer for the first half of the year, from the original features to licensed flicks. There are numerous nostalgic gems for adults, popcorn flicks for family movie night, or typically the entertaining background noise to…

X-Men ‘97 (2024) has been a great return to the earlier animated superhero universe, bringing back the classic iterations of the characters while updating them for the 21st century. For longtime fans, one of the best aspects of the show has been the way it’s been able to subtly reference plenty of stories surrounding the…