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

While fans campaign for an animated version of Mistborn, author Brandon Sanderson remains adamant about making a live-action movie.

An animated movie also made history in 2025 by becoming Netflix's most-watched film of all time. From highly anticipated sequels to action-packed original hits to emotionally gripping stories with stunning visuals, the animation genre was in top form in 2025, so narrowing it down to the best of the bunch was a tall task.

If you're after some of the best animated movies of all time, classics like Spirited Away, Fantasia, and Toy Story 2 are all essential viewing.