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

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.

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.

The claymation, as always, was second-to-none in Vengeance Most Fowl, the title characters as charming as ever, and featured plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to accompany its cautionary tale of relying too strongly on technology. This one can be streamed on Netflix.

A new animated film called “David” tells the story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his battle against Goliath.

A $1bn box-office hit, a streaming smash and hand-drawn festival favourites lead the charge for the animated feature Oscar and Bafta.

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.