2026 Will Be The Most Exciting Year For Animated Movies In Over A Decade

Get ready for 2026 - big animation studios are gearing up for sequels, adaptations, and original films galore. From hand-drawn to stop-motion, recent animated movies have been praised - 2026 promises nostalgia and excitement. 2026 will feature beloved characters in sequels and childhood favorites, aiming for even bigger success than past hits.
2026 may be two years away, but some of the biggest animation movie studios have already announced their next move. Amid shocking Marvel villain announcements and live Disney princesses concerts, movie studios have also revealed their busy slate of upcoming projects. Of the numerous animated movies announced, an impressive number of them are slated for 2026. They range from sequels to animated adaptations to original movies, and are spread across familiar studios like Disney, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Warner Bros., and Dreamworks. A line-up like this is not one to be missed.
Animation has only gotten more inventive and more beloved as the years go by.
2026 may be two years away, but some of the biggest animation movie studios have already announced their next move. Amid shocking Marvel villain announcements and live Disney princesses concerts, movie studios have also revealed their busy slate of upcoming projects. Of the numerous animated movies announced, an impressive number of them are slated for 2026. They range from sequels to animated adaptations to original movies, and are spread across familiar studios like Disney, Nickelodeon, Paramount, Warner Bros., and Dreamworks. A line-up like this is not one to be missed.
Animation has only gotten more inventive and more beloved as the years go by.
- 8/24/2024
- by Zariya Johnson
- ScreenRant
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