17 Must-See Animated Movies Coming Out In 2022

Bring on all the Spider-People!

If you love animated films, 2022 is your year.

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On top of the already-released Hotel Transylvania: Transformania and The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild, there are over a dozen more coming out before the year is out.

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Here are 17 animated movies coming out this year:

1. Turning Red

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Turning Red will premiere on Disney+ on March 11 (and in theaters in countries where Disney+ isn't available).

2. Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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The Sonic the Hedgehog sequel will be released in US theaters on April 8 and stream on Paramount+ 45 days later.

3. The Bad Guys

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The Bad Guys will hit theaters on April 22, Peacock 45 days later, and Netflix four months after that.

4. Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

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Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is due on Disney+ on May 20.

5. DC League of Super-Pets

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DC League of Super-Pets will be released in theaters on May 20.

6. The Bob’s Burgers Movie

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The Belcher family's big-screen debut is due to hit theaters on May 27.

7. Lightyear

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Buzz Lightyear's origin story will hit theaters on June 17.

8. Minions: The Rise of Gru

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Speaking of origin stories, Gru's will be in theaters on July 1.

9. Blazing Samurai

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Blazing Samurai is scheduled to be released theatrically on July 22.

10. Luck

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Luck will stream on Apple TV+ on August 5.

11. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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The Puss in Boots sequel is set to hit theaters on September 23.

12. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - Part 1

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The Into the Spider-Verse sequel will be released on October 7.

13. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

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Based on the Bernard Waber book and starring Shawn Mendes in the titular role, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile will hit theaters November 18.

14. Strange World

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Strange World is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 23.

15. The Mario movie

Nintendo of America @NintendoAmerica

The Super Mario Bros. Animated Film movie is heading to theaters in North America on 12/21/22! Check out the voice cast for the upcoming movie below 👇

10:31 PM - 23 Sep 2021

Twitter: @NintendoAmerica

The so-far untitled Mario movie will hit theaters December 21.

16. Pinocchio

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Pinocchio doesn't have an official release date, but is supposed to start streaming on Netflix sometime this December.

17. Wendell & Wild

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From the 🧠s behind CORALINE & GET OUT, meet WENDELL & WILD (Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele), the hellishly funny demons of a teen named Kat. Directed by Henry Selick, co-written by Selick & Peele, coming to Netflix in 2022. Keep an 👁 on the boombox: https://t.co/8EE39prpjU

01:00 PM - 28 Oct 2021

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Wendell & Wild also doesn't have a release date yet, but keep an eye out for it later this year.

Which of these movies are you looking forward to seeing the most? Let us know in the comments!