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

With the new year, a host of fresh titles are also making their way into Amazon Prime Video’s already rich content library, including classic animated features like Jack Black’s hit 2024 film, Kung Fu Panda 4.

She-Ra earns its place as one of the best animated shows on Netflix by ending with a message of connection rather than conquest. The world is saved, but more importantly, the characters are allowed to heal. That emotional honesty gives the finale lasting power, proving the show’s strength was always its characters, not just its action.

Let's face it: animation doesn't always get the respect it deserves. But we're here to honor the 15 best animated shows ever made.

The ninth annual Animation First Festival, the country's largest animation festival, hits New York City from February 3-8, 2026.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Toy Story 3, and Beauty and the Beast are all among the absolute greatest Disney animated movies ever made.

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,

There were notable animated series that ended in 2025, and seven stood out in particular. These endings included series that had been running for a very long time, and some that unfortunately did not get the chance at success as some of the others on this list.

These are the best animated shows of 2025 that amazed fans and critics alike, from Hazbin Hotel to Rick and Morty.

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