Early 2000s animated movies

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Here’s a list of 30 notable animated movies from the early 2000s (roughly 2000–2009) with brief summaries for each:

Shrek (2001)
An ogre named Shrek embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona, discovering friendship and love while battling fairy tale villains.
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Monsters generate energy by scaring children, but when a little girl enters their world, two monsters must protect her and rethink their ways.
Finding Nemo (2003)
A clownfish father crosses the ocean to find his kidnapped son, encountering many adventures and friends along the way.
Ice Age (2002)
A woolly mammoth, sloth, and saber-toothed tiger team up to return a human baby to its tribe during the Ice Age.
The Incredibles (2004)
A family of superheroes balances everyday life with saving the world from a dangerous villain.
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
A Hawaiian girl adopts a mischievous alien disguised as a dog, learning about family and belonging.
Treasure Planet (2002)
A futuristic retelling of Treasure Island, where a young hero embarks on a space adventure to find hidden treasure.
Ratatouille (2007)
A rat with culinary dreams teams up with a young chef in Paris to create gourmet dishes against all odds.
Madagascar (2005)
Four zoo animals accidentally find themselves stranded in the wild, navigating the challenges of freedom and friendship.

Brother Bear (2003)
A young man transformed into a bear learns empathy and the true meaning of brotherhood in the wilderness.
Bolt (2008)
A TV super-dog discovers that his powers aren’t real and embarks on a cross-country journey to save his owner.
Kung Fu Panda (2008)
An unlikely panda becomes the Dragon Warrior and must defend his valley with newfound martial arts skills.
Cars (2006)
A hotshot racecar gets stranded in a small town and learns about humility, friendship, and community.
The Polar Express (2004)
A magical train takes a boy on a journey to the North Pole, teaching him about belief and wonder.
Chicken Little (2005)
A young chicken tries to save his town from an alien invasion, learning to overcome doubt and fear.
Happy Feet (2006)
A penguin who can’t sing discovers his talent for tap dancing and saves his colony from disaster.

Surf’s Up (2007)
A penguin documentary filmmaker follows a young surfer to a surfing competition, exploring friendship and passion.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
A young linguist joins an expedition to find the lost city of Atlantis, uncovering ancient mysteries.
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
The story of a wild mustang’s journey for freedom and friendship in the American West.
Corpse Bride (2005)
A man accidentally marries a ghost bride and must navigate the world of the dead to return to the living.
The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
A selfish emperor is transformed into a llama and must learn humility to regain his throne.

Atlantis: Milo’s Return (2003)
A direct-to-video sequel following Milo and friends on new adventures after Atlantis’ discovery.
The Road to El Dorado (2000)
Two con men find the legendary city of gold and become mistaken for gods by the locals.
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)
The story of a wild mustang’s fight for freedom during the American West expansion.
Chicken Run (2000)
A group of chickens plots to escape a farm before they’re turned into pies.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002)
Eliza Thornberry gains the ability to talk to animals and embarks on a wild adventure.

Hoodwinked! (2005)
A modern twist on Little Red Riding Hood told through a police investigation with multiple viewpoints.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
A young explorer joins a mission to find the lost city of Atlantis and discovers a hidden civilization.
Valiant (2005)
A brave pigeon joins the Royal Homing Pigeon Service during World War II to deliver vital messages.
Open Season (2006)
A domesticated bear and a fast-talking deer team up to survive in the wild after being released into the forest.

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