February 10, 2026 | 02:58 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - With a slate of vibrant new works poised to dazzle across genres, fans and casual moviegoers alike have plenty of upcoming animated movies in 2026 to look forward to.
Beyond striking visuals and imaginatively built worlds, this year’s lineup promises stories that resonate emotionally while still embracing wit and levity.
From original adventures to beloved franchises reborn, prepare to be charmed, surprised, and thoroughly entertained by some of the most anticipated animated releases in 2026.
Upcoming Animated Movies in 2026
Drawing insights from Animation Magazine and Rotten Tomatoes, here are some names to follow:
1. The Last Whale Singer – 12 February 2026
A quiet coming-of-age story swims beneath this oceanic spectacle, following Vincent, a self-doubting teenage humpback whale. His descent into the deep becomes a search for a mystical song powerful enough to halt a spreading darkness.
2. GOAT – 13 February 2026
Directed by Tyree Dillihay and Adam Rosette, this animated movie set to release in 2026 channels breakneck sports energy through a polished comedic lens. A small goat earns a rare shot at professional roarball, a full-contact sport ruled by the animal kingdom’s elite.
3. Hoppers – 6 March 2026
Curiosity, compassion, and circuitry collide when a 19-year-old animal lover enters the animal world in robotic form. Written and directed by We Bare Bears creator Daniel Chong, the film explores community, resistance, and the hidden logic of the natural world.
4. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – 3 April 2026
Building on the runaway success of its predecessor, this sequel sends Mario beyond the Mushroom Kingdom and into uncharted cosmic territory. With the returning voice cast taking a sweet reunion, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie becomes one of the most anticipated animated movies in 2026.
5. Toy Story 5 – 19 June 2026
Pixar’s fifth return to this beloved world finds Woody, Buzz, and the gang facing an unexpected rival in the form of modern electronics. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton, Toy Story 5 introduces Lilypad, a tablet that forces the toys to reconsider their place in a rapidly changing idea of play.
6. Minions 3 – 1 July 2026
The franchise’s indefatigable agents of chaos return for a largely standalone outing that favors mischief over mythology. Directed once again by Pierre Coffin, the film sends the Minions on a monster-hunting misadventure sparked by an unexpectedly adorable Cthulhu.
7. Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie – 14 August 2026
For their third big-screen adventure, the canine heroes must trade their familiar terrain for a perilous dinosaur island. Under the imagination of Cal Brunker, this animated movie raises the stakes when volcanic chaos forces the Paw Patrol into their most ambitious rescue yet.
8. Coyote vs Acme – 28 August 2026
Long-running slapstick meets courtroom absurdity as Wile E. Coyote finally turns his frustration toward Acme itself. Directed by Dave Green, the film reframes the Looney Tunes universe through legal farce, transforming decades of malfunctioning mayhem into a surprisingly pointed animated premise.
9. Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom – October
Halloween chaos descends on Mossy Bottom Farm when Shaun’s well-meaning experiments unleash more trouble than solutions. Steven Cox and Matthew Walker's third big-screen outing are expected to showcase Aardman’s signature visual wit with a lightly spooky twist on rural misadventure.
10.The Cat in the Hat – 6 November 2026
The Cat in the Hat is back, louder and wilder than before. Under the direction of Alessandro Carloni and Erica Rivinoja, mischief escalates into full-blown mayhem show the quality of anticipated animated movies in 2026.
11. Hexed – 25 November 2026
Disney’s 65th animated feature frames its fantasy through an intimate family lens, following an awkward teen whose misfit tendencies reveal a hidden magical power. To fans' surprise, the film balances coming-of-age unease with the discovery of a world where magic is finally allowed to roam free.
12. The Angry Bird Movies 3 – 23 December 2026
As animated movies in 2026 continue leaning into franchise longevity, Angry Birds doubles down on what works. By December, the film sends Red and Chuck back into high-impact chaos with familiar irreverence.
With so many animated movies in 2026 on the horizon, there’s something for every kind of viewer to enjoy. Grab your popcorn and get ready to be entertained like never before.
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