My Favorite Animated Movies of Each Year (2023-1988)

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Here’s a concise list of My Favorite Animated Movies of Each Year (2023–1988) — a mix of recent hits and timeless classics:


2023

  • Elemental — A heartfelt Pixar tale about fire and water spirits discovering friendship and understanding.

2022

  • Turning Red — A coming-of-age story blending humor and emotion about a girl who transforms into a giant red panda.

2021

  • Raya and the Last Dragon — A visually stunning adventure about trust and unity in a divided world.

2020

  • Soul — Pixar’s deep, soulful exploration of life’s purpose with jazz music and metaphysical themes.

2019

  • Toy Story 4 — The beloved franchise’s emotional continuation, balancing nostalgia and new adventures.

2018

  • Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse — A groundbreaking, visually dazzling take on the Spider-Man universe.

2017

  • Coco — A vibrant celebration of family, culture, and the Mexican Day of the Dead.

2016

  • Zootopia — A clever social commentary disguised as a fun animal buddy cop story.

2015

  • Inside Out — Pixar’s imaginative journey inside the mind of a young girl navigating emotions.

2014

  • Big Hero 6 — Action-packed and heartwarming superhero story with lovable robot Baymax.

2013

  • Frozen — Disney’s mega-hit about sisterhood and self-acceptance with unforgettable songs.

2012

  • Brave — A Scottish fairy tale about courage and mother-daughter bonds.

2011

  • Rango — A quirky western animated comedy with sharp humor and style.

2010

  • How to Train Your Dragon — A soaring tale of friendship between a boy and a dragon.

2009

  • Up — An emotional adventure blending humor, heart, and stunning visuals.

2008

  • WALL-E — A poignant sci-fi love story with a powerful environmental message.

2007

  • Ratatouille — A delightful story about a rat who dreams of becoming a chef.

2006

  • Happy Feet — A musical adventure about a penguin who dances to his own beat.

2005

  • Madagascar — A fun, lively comedy about zoo animals stranded in the wild.

2004

  • The Incredibles — A superhero family saving the world with heart and humor.

2003

  • Finding Nemo — A touching undersea journey about family and perseverance.

2002

  • Ice Age — A prehistoric comedy about unlikely friendships during an ice age.

2001

  • Shrek — A hilarious and subversive fairy tale with sharp wit.

2000

  • Chicken Run — A clever stop-motion comedy about chickens plotting escape.

1999

  • Tarzan — Disney’s adventurous take on the jungle hero with memorable music.

1998

  • Mulan — A powerful story about bravery and breaking gender norms.

1997

  • Hercules — A fun and vibrant retelling of the Greek hero’s tale.

1996

  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame — A darker Disney musical with rich themes.

1995

  • Toy Story — The groundbreaking first fully computer-animated feature.

1994

  • The Lion King — Disney’s epic tale of family, loss, and redemption.

1993

  • Aladdin — A magical Arabian Nights adventure with unforgettable songs.

1992

  • Aladdin (original release) or FernGully: The Last Rainforest — environmental themes and magic.

1991

  • Beauty and the Beast — The first animated film nominated for Best Picture Oscar.

1990

  • The Rescuers Down Under — A thrilling adventure set in the Australian outback.

1989

  • The Little Mermaid — Disney’s renaissance kickstarter with iconic music.

1988

  • Who Framed Roger Rabbit — A groundbreaking live-action/animation blend.


If you want, I can create summaries or highlight key facts for any specific movie on this list!