Animated films have come a long way since the days of hand-drawn cel animation. These days, animated movies can be just as visually stunning and emotionally impactful as live-action films. Here are ten upcoming animated films that you won’t want to miss.
1. “Luca” (2021)
Directed by Enrico Casarosa, this Pixar film tells the story of a young boy named Luca who spends his summer on the Italian Riviera with his new best friend Alberto. The catch? Both boys are secretly sea monsters.
2. “The Mitchells vs. The Machines” (2021)
Produced by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, this Netflix film follows an ordinary family who must save humanity from a robot uprising. With a voice cast that includes Abbi Jacobson and Danny McBride, this movie promises to be hilarious and action-packed.
3. “Raya and the Last Dragon” (2021)
This Disney film is set in a fantasy world inspired by Southeast Asia and follows Raya, a warrior princess on a quest to find the last dragon in order to save her kingdom from evil forces.
4. “Vivo” (2021)
Lin-Manuel Miranda stars in this musical adventure about Vivo, a kinkajou who travels from Havana to Miami in order to deliver a love song written by his owner’s grandfather.
5. “Encanto” (2021)
Another Disney film set in Latin America, “Encanto” tells the story of an extraordinary family whose magical powers begin to fade away.
6. “Turning Red” (TBA)
From Pixar comes another highly anticipated film about Mei Lee, a 13-year-old girl who turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited or emotional.
7. “Wish Dragon” (2021)
This Chinese-American co-production follows Din, an ordinary college student who discovers he has summoned a dragon capable of granting wishes.
8. “The Addams Family 2” (2021)
Everyone’s favorite creepy and kooky family is back, with a new adventure that sees them hitting the road in an RV.
9. “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” (2022)
In the fourth installment of this popular franchise, Drac transforms into a human after accidentally ingesting a potion.
10. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (2022)
This prequel to the “Despicable Me” films tells the story of how young Gru met his loveable yellow henchmen.
These ten animated films are just a taste of what’s in store for audiences in the coming years. With so much talent and creativity on display, it’s clear that animation is here to stay as one of cinema’s most beloved genres.
Only saw two of those- Luca and Encanto