Wondering what flicks will light up the screens in 2024? Get ready to mark your calendars because the upcoming year is packed with thrilling animated movies! Studios like Pixar, Disney Animation, Illumination, DreamWorks, and Warner Bros. have some top-secret projects in the pipeline, promising fantastic adventures and belly laughs for all ages. Excitement is in the air as these big names gear up to unleash their creativity and charm on the big screen. Let’s dive into the buzz surrounding these upcoming animated wonders that will surely captivate you.
Top Upcoming Animated Movies of 2024
Inside Out 2
Release Date: June 14, 2024
Director: Kelsey Mann
Actors: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira, Maya Hawke
After the adventure with Riley and her emotional rollercoaster ride, Pixar Animated Studios brings another heartful story. On the basis of the newly released teaser, the emotional characters are delving it the new teenage mind. They are helping her to navigate the world and provide her with a great experience. And, it became the most-watched teaser of any Pixar animated movie. It garnered around 157 million views on social platforms in under 24 hours.
On top of that, there are now emotions and different characters are joining the team to navigate the life of a teenage girl. Anxiety is joining the team now.
The cast of the movie is very impactful but unfortunately, Mindy Kaling and Bill Hader are not part of the movie because of certain disputes.
Kung Fu Panda 4
Release Date: March 8, 2024
Directors: Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine
Actors: Awkwafina, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Jack Black, Jackie Chan, Lucy Liu, Dustin Hoffman, David Cross, Nikolaos Makris
Who does not want the chubby panda obsessed with Kung Fu but motivated by delicious food to take an enthralling adventure? I guess none. Yet again, we follow our titular panda Po Ping in his fun, heartful, and action-packed adventure.
In this movie, Po wants to be the spiritual leader of the Peace Valley but the responsibility of Dragon Warriors comes in between. So, he must find a new Kung Fu master and conquer different Foes in his venture.
Helmed by Hollywood A-listers this movie will be a treat to watch for both adults and children and hope the new movie does the same.
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
Release:2024
Directors:Joaquim Dos Santos,Kemp Powers,Justin K. Thompson
Actors: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry
After the ending of Across the Spider-Verse we all were restless for the new part as soon as possible. After all that multiverse plots, plot twists, and shocking revelations, we need this movie as soon as possible.
The plot of the movie is under-wrapped. But it is certain that Miles Morales goes into various multiverse adventures, and finds new spidermen.
Paddington in Peru
Release Date:8 November 2024
Directors: Dougal Wilson
Actors: Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Ben Whishaw, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas
From the British brown family adopting the intelligent bear named Paddington to exploring and going on adventures together, this movie has always entertained us. So, the excitement for the new part is always there.
This movie follows the story of the family and the bear who are visiting Aunt Lucy in Peru but get lost in the Amazon forest. Now, they must navigate their way back, fighting with different foes and bonding together.
Paul King is not directing this movie rather he is involved in screenplay and writing.
Despicable Me 4
Release Date: July 3, 2024
Directors:Chris Renaud,Patrick Delage
Actors: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud, Kristen Wiig, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Nev Scharrel
From Gru’s adventure to steal the moon with his powerful groups of minions to the heartful story of his adopted daughter, Despicable Me has never failed to disappoint us. With its witty humor, funny characters, great writing and out and out comedy, this movie series causes laughter or riot in the theatre.
The plot of this movie is fairly hidden and rightly so. But the news of the trailer dropping soon is roaming around the internet. We hope this movie is as fun as the previous movies.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie
Release Date:2024
Directors: Pete Browngardt
Actors:Eric Bauza,Candi Milo,Peter MacNicol,Fred Tatasciore,Laraine Newman
This sci-fi action adventure follows the story of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig who are against the group of aliens who are invading the earth. Starring such beloved cartoon characters, this movie will bring action, comedy, adventure, and a wholesome entrainment.
Against all odds, this unlikely couple will try to save the earth.
The synopsis of the movie seems very appealing and can be a great adaption from Looney Tunes Cartoons.
Elio
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Directors:Adrian Molina
Actors: Yonas Kibreab, America Ferrera, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett
After the great success of COCO, Molina is directing a Sci-fi animated movie with Pixar Animations Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The trailer was widely acclaimed by fans all around the world. The trailer created the buzz for this movie.
It follows a story of a misfit boy who was abducted by the aliens. He becomes the chosen one to be Earth’s galactic ambassador. His mom works on a top-secret project that specializes in the decoding of alien messages.
Ultraman
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Directors:Adrian Molina
Actors: Yonas Kibreab, America Ferrera, Jameela Jamil, Brad Garrett
Ultraman was one of the celebrated cartoons on Japanese television. It become a cultural phenomenon all over the world. It was a great TV series, manga, and movies. But finally, the Netflix adaptation of Ultraman is coming soon.
This movie follows the story of the baseball player Sato who comes back to Japan to become the savoiur. He carries the mantle of Ultraman and fights against the Kaiju.
Garfield
Release Date: May 24, 2024
Directors: Mark Dindal
Actors: Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Hannah Waddingham, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, Ving Rhames
Packed with a powerful Hollywood star cast, Garfield is finally coming into cinemas in 2024 May. After the long seven-year production, this movie is in post-production now. With stars like Chris, Nicholas,Brett, and Jackson, this movie has great expectations and we hope this movie offers great entertainment, a good message, and provide good cinema experience.
The plot of the movie is still unknown but we know that this movie follows the story of a stripped golden, lasagna-loving cat with a great sense of humor.
Transformer: One
Release Date:2024
Directors: Josh Cooley
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Jon Hamm, Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Laurence Fishburne, Keegan-Michael Key
After the plethora of Transformer movies, the animated movie is coming to us. It is a Sci-fi animated movie. Set on Cybertron, this movie will explore the story of Optimus Prime and Megatron.
There are various Hollywood who are voicing the familiar characters in the movie. As this is a prequel people are excited to know about Optimus Prime and its journey.
Zootopia 2
Release Date:2024
Directors: Unknown
Actors: Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin
As of now, there is no news about the directors and writers of this movie. Despite different fan art and different fan teasers, the trailer claims a new director is coming to direct the movie.
As for the plot, no plot is yet to be released. There is no rumor, there is no news about the Zootopia 2.
We hope this movie brings the same humor, characters, and good writing into the screen and lets us experience great fun in cinemas.
Spellbound
Release:2024
Directors: Vicky Jenson
Actors:Rachel Zegler,Nicole Kidman,Javier Bardem
Due to the people involved in the movie, people are excited about this project very much. The cast of Hollywood A-listers, good writers, and amazing directors will surely bring great films to the screen.
The movie follows the story of Ellian and her adventure to find her family. She must save the kingdom and family as her family is transformed into monsters after a dangerous spell.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Release: December 13, 2024
Directors:Kenji Kamiyama
Actors: Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Gaia Wise, Luke Pasqualino
Finally, we are getting the Lord of the Rings animated movie which is in the realm of The Lord of the Rings franchise. This movie will be the prequel of the The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and explore the life of the Helm Hammerhand.
We did not get to see the life of the lord so this movie explores his life and his fight against the Dunlendings.
