The 25 Best Animated Movies Currently On Netflix

    From Spider-Man to Scooby-Doo, here are the best animated movies that Netflix currently has available.

    Anderson Evans
    by Anderson Evans

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    1. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

    Miles Morales and Spider-Gwen have a heart-to-heart.
    Sony Pictures Entertainment

    Arguably the greatest animated superhero film of all time, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse made an entire industry rethink the relevance of a theatrically released, 2D-animated superhero film. Animation veterans Phil Lord and Chris Miller had previously created the beloved Clone High, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Lego films like The Lego Movie and The Lego Batman Movie. You don't need to see any other Spider-Man movie to understand the plot or why this film is, simply put, amazing.

    2. Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro

    Lupin III enjoys a meal during a stakeout.
    Tokyo Movie Shinsha

    Any animation guru knows that the Walt Disney of Japan is most certainly Hayao Miyazaki. Hits like Spirited Away and Kiki's Delivery Service found a lot of love here in the States. The first animated film Miyazaki directed was this adaptation of the beloved Lupin III character who first appeared in manga and later in his own television series, and this film is actually the fourth theatrical film starring the character. But as far as appreciation goes, it is number one!

    3. Over the Moon

    Gobi is convinced to sing by Fei Fei
    Netflix Animation and Pearl Studio

    For those looking for something more recent, family-friendly, and international, definitely check out the joint Chinese and American film Over the Moon. This film about a young girl seeking out a Moon Goddess has a hilarious all-star voice cast, including Sandra Oh, Ken Jeong, John Cho, and Disney veteran Glen Keane in the director's chair. This ensures the animation is top-notch.

    4. Klaus

    Klaus and Jesper prepare to make deliveries
    The SPA Studios

    A Christmas movie with a lot of heart might be the first thing some people think of, but this is one that merges technology with some of the most amazing hand-drawn animation seen in the modern era. Klaus is a unique Christmas movie that is family-friendly without losing its hip edge. Thank you, Jason Schwartzman?

    5. Princess and the Frog

    Tiana complains to Prince Naveen
    Walt Disney Pictures

    This Disney Princess movie is based on a modern-day children's novel that's based on a Grimm's Fairy Tale story. And while Disney+ is going full steam ahead with the lion's share of the Disney feature library, this entry still currently makes its home on Netflix.

    6. Bee Movie

    Barry B. Benson and Bee Larry King have a chat
    Dreamworks Animation

    What's the deal with this movie? Other than stand-up and a little sitcom called Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld hadn't attached himself to much, but he DID put his heart and soul into an animated family film that is thoroughly fun and funny.

    7. The End of Evangelion

    Shinji looks at a ruined NERV Headquarters
    Gainax Production I.G

    Another Japanese import, this cinematic opus wraps up a television series known as Neon Genesis Evangelion. This is a very beloved anime franchise that follows a techno-savvy group of humans as they face off against robotic "angels" in a cyberpunk armageddon.

    8. Mr. Peabody & Sherman

    Sherman and Mr. Peabody visit ancient Egypt.
    DreamWorks Animation

    Originally a segment on the '60s/'70s children's show The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends, Mr. Peabody & Sherman focused on the adventures of a genius, time-traveling dog and his boy Sherman. The motion picture really evolves the characters from their origin points, and features a great voice cast and some really solid writing.

    9. Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back

    Brock, Pikachu, Ash, and Misty look out over the horizon
    OLM, Inc.

    This film is interesting in that the original movie Pokemon 2000 was reanimated, particularly for Netflix. Think if Detective Pikachu had been written for children circa 1999: This is the result. A great movie then, a great movie now.

    10. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

    Flint Lockwood alarmed by what he sees
    Sony Pictures

    While not quite as amazing as the original Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, the return of Bill Hader's Flint Lockwood remains nearly as fresh as the first installment. Sure, Mr. T has been replaced, but the great animation and heartfelt storyline remain intact.

    11. Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island

    Velma and Daphne talk with Scooby Doo and Shaggy
    Warner Bros.

    Before Scooby-Doo revamps were attempted literally every year, there was a time when the closest thing to a Scooby-Doo reboot was 1991's A Pup Named Scooby-Doo. That hadn't been on the air for close to a decade when Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island was released straight to VHS and DVD in 1998. While certainly not aimed at adults, it wasn't aimed specifically at kids either and actually featured a truly paranormal storyline without an old man in a mask.

    12. Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling

    Rocko and his friends enjoying a reboot of Rocko's favorite '90s cartoon
    Joe Murray Productions, Inc / Nickelodeon Animation Studios

    Fans of old-school Nickelodeon animation will find comfort in what Netflix has made available. And while Rocko's Modern Life is not the only film on this list to originate from Nickelodeon, it is ranked highest. Rocko's Modern Life holds up without changing the look, style, vibe, or voices of the original. The only downside to this story of a Wallaby, his friends, and his neighbors simply existing in a stylized suburbia is that it was too short, but sometimes a 45-minute movie is just right.

    13. Planet Hulk

    The Hulk fights in the Battle Arena.
    MLG Productions

    As far as comic book adaptations go, this is as good an animated film without a theatrical release is going to get. A great choice for a Saturday morning of monstrous proportions. This is relatively true to one of the most popular Hulk storylines in the Marvel CBU that was integrated into the Thor: Ragnarok script in a much more condensed form. Definitely recommended for Marvel fans.

    14. Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus

    Zim sitting upon a throne in space
    Nickelodeon Animation Studio

    Invader Zim, the underground king of comic books that sold only at Hot Topic, returns in a short, quality film. This is another fantastic entry on the list of Nickelodeon series that have received the Netflix reboot feature treatment.

    15. All Dogs Go To Heaven

    Charlie arrives in heaven and is greeted by a whippet angel
    Sullivan Bluth Studios / Goldcrest Films

    A memorable family film that kind of horrified children in the late '80s with the tender tunes of Burt Reynolds as a dead dog trying to save himself from literal damnation. Look, it's no Secret of NIMH, but any of the Bluth '80s animations remains something to be respected, if not simply riffed upon by today's cartoonists and content creators.

    16. Batman: The Killing Joke

    The Joker is singing
    Warner Bros.

    The Killing Joke is another film that utilizes comic book source material that, while still far superior on the comic book pages, scratches an itch without forcing you to read. Mark Hamill reprises his iconic Joker voice and even does a musical number!

    17. The Little Prince

    The Little Prince looks on with interest
    Onyx Films / Orange Studio

    Le Petit Prince is the perfect choice for Francophiles and literature nerds who spend less time at their local bookstore's "Gift Suggestions" table in this quarantined world of today. Based on the 1943 book of whimsy with illustrations most quaint, the 2015 English-language French film has a star-studded cast, including Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, and Albert Brooks!

    18. Monster House

    DJ climbs a ladder
    Columbia Pictures

    This movie gives off spoopy '80s claymation vibes, even though it is from 2006 and fully computer-animated. Watch what happens when a bunch of kids discover a living house of horrors!

    19. The Lorax

    Danny DeVito as the Lorax
    Universal Pictures / Illumination Entertainment

    Maybe the best of the modern-day Dr. Seuss adaptations. Danny DeVito shines as a little mustached fellow with a passion for nature. He speaks for the trees!

    20. Chicken Little

    Chicken Little smiles
    Walt Disney Pictures

    Before Disney owned Pixar, they tried to compete with them. This was one of the few non-Pixar CG films that hit the big screen. The story follows an incredibly neurotic chicken with a checkered past (voiced by Zach Braff) and some Men in Black vibes.

    21. The Rugrats Movie

    Lil, Chuckie, Tommy, Phil, and Dylan steering a Reptar vehicle.
    Paramount Pictures / Nickelodeon Films

    While it's an older Nickelodeon flick than some of the others on this list, it's still a great piece of cartoon nostalgia.

    22. The Croods

    Grug protects his family from a small creature
    Dreamworks Animation

    This less-than-modern Stone Age family has a sequel coming out soon. Curious as to what a caveman with the soul of Nicolas Cage might sound like? Behold, your answer awaits.

    23. Quest for Camelot

    Kayley and Garrett feeling happy
    Warner Bros.

    A late '90s Warner Bros. cartoon that makes the list because the soundtrack features Don Rickles singing in harmony with Eric Idle. It's based on the novel The King's Damsel by Vera Chapman.

    24. The Pirates!

    Pirates disguise themselves as scientists
    Aardman Animations and Sony Pictures Animation

    A result of a partnership between Aardman Animations and Sony Pictures Animation, this film based on British comedy books by Gideon Defoe features a lot of UK talent. This film is actually called The Pirates! In an Adventure With Scientists! in most countries, even if my Netflix calls it The Pirates! Band of Misfits. What's that about? This film shares its title with the first of five books of The Pirates! series.

    25. Song of the Sea

    Ben speaks with the Great Seanachaí
    Cartoon Saloon

    Irish filmmaker Tomm Moore's follow-up to The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea is a hand-drawn visual treat. The story follows a young Irish boy named Ben and his younger sister Saoirse moving through a mythical wonderland of Celtic mythology after dealing with a family tragedy.

    What are your favorite animated movies on Netflix?