Best Animated Films of 2024: Hilarious and Fantastical Stories to Enjoy

Animated films often captivate audiences with their fantastic, sci-fi, comedy, or adventure genres. These movies are visually rich and packed with action scenes, appealing to both children and adults alike. In this article, we have compiled the most-watched animated films of 2024, featuring unique storylines that left viewers in awe. Discover the year's top animated hits that everyone is talking about!

1. Inside Out 2

IMDb: 7.8

This sequel follows Riley as she enters adolescence, experiencing new and more complex emotions. As Riley tries to adapt to her teenage years, her old emotions must also adapt to the possibility of being changed.

Director: Kelsey Mann

Voice Cast: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman

2. Kung Fu Panda 4

IMDb: 6.3

After being chosen as the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, Po must find and train a new Dragon Warrior. Meanwhile, an evil sorcerer plans to bring back all the master villains that Po had defeated.

Directors: Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine

Voice Cast: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis

3. Despicable Me 4

IMDb: 6.3

Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to their family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his father. Gru faces a new enemy in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Directors: Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage

Voice Cast: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin

4. Orion and the Dark

IMDb: 6.3

A boy with an active imagination embarks on an unforgettable nighttime journey with his new friend, Dark, a giant smiling creature, to face his fears.

Director: Sean Charmatz

Voice Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Paul Walter Hauser, Colin Hanks

5. The Tiger's Apprentice

IMDb: 5.7

Tom Lee, a Chinese-American boy, must learn ancient spells from Mr. Hu, a talking tiger, to become the new guardian of an ancient phoenix after his grandmother's death.

Directors: Raman Hui, Yong Duk Jhun, Paul Watling

Voice Cast: Henry Golding, Brandon Soo Hoo, Lucy Liu

6. My Oni Girl

IMDb: 6

A high school student's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets an oni (demon) girl on a mission in the human world.

Director: Tomotaka Shibayama

Voice Cast: Kenshô Ono, Miyu Tomita, Kanon Amane

7. No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie

IMDb: 6.5

Lincoln and the Louds are thrilled to welcome their new Gran-Gran, Myrtle, with a tropical wedding celebration. However, the festivities are cut short when an old enemy from Myrtle's secret agent past appears on the island.

Director: Kyle Marshall

Voice Cast: Bentley Griffin, Alex Cazares, Piotr Michael

8. The Casagrandes Movie

IMDb: 5.6

After a surprise family trip to Mexico derails her birthday plans, Ronnie Anne is determined to prove she can handle things on her own, even if it means facing a potentially apocalyptic ancient demigod.

Director: Miguel Puga

Voice Cast: Carlos Alazraqui, Izabella Alvarez, Sergio Aragonés

9. Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation

IMDb: 6.4

Cricket tries to make up for ruining his family's vacation by volunteering them for an experimental farming mission in space.

Director: Anna O'Brian

Voice Cast: Anna Akana, Darin De Paul, Renée Elise Goldsberry

10. Thelma the Unicorn

IMDb: 5.8

A rare moment filled with pink glitter turns Thelma the Pony's dream of becoming a unicorn into reality, propelling her to instant international pop-superstar status, but at an unexpected cost.

Directors: Jared Hess, Lynn Wang

Voice Cast: Brittany Howard, Will Forte, Jon Heder