2024 has many surprises in store for animation lovers. This year we will see the return of cult franchises, long-awaited continuations of beloved stories and completely new exciting projects. From comedies to epic adventures, these cartoons promise to capture the hearts of viewers of all ages. In our selection of the best animated films of 2024, you’ll find everything from exciting martial arts in Kung Fu Panda 4 to magical adventures in IF. Let’s take a look into the future of animation and find out which films you should definitely add to your watch list!
Kung Fu Panda 4
The fourth film in the acclaimed Kung Fu Panda series, the first in 8 years, follows Po as he searches for his successor as the Dragon Warrior and faces off against a new villain called the Chameleon.
IF
Director John Krasinski, known for the sinister horror film A Quiet Place, has now decided to try his hand at a new genre of mesmerizing adventures. In this film, a young girl named Bee gains the superpower to see unusual creatures. She sees imaginary friends who once helped little children overcome their fears, but who ended up abandoned after they grew up. The girl helps imaginary creatures reunite with their now-grown-up owners.
The Garfield movie
A new series of adventures of the iconic cat Garfield will tell us how the main character will finally meet his father, whom he has not seen for many years. Garfield is a supporter of a calm and measured lifestyle. Therefore, meeting an impulsive, adventurous father will be unexpectedly exciting.
Inside Out 2
The second series of popular computer animation will take the viewer into the complex and intricate world of the human brain. The film focuses on 15-year-old Riley and her complex emotional experiences. In addition to joy, sadness and fear, a new feeling has now settled in the girl’s brain – anxiety caused by the difficulties of growing up, communicating with peers, and new feelings.
Despicable Me 4
Details about the fourth film about Gru, Lucy Wilde are still unknown, but one thing is clear: the minions will be with us again. And also a new member of the family – Gru Jr.
Megamind vs Doom Syndicate
The Doom Syndicate, the former team of rogues, returns to the screen with a new monstrous plan. Meanwhile, Megamind robs his old friends to stop the villains and prevent the seizure of new territories.
Thelma the Unicorn
A pony named Thelma has a dream. She dreams of one day becoming a singer and performing on stage. A miraculous transformation into a unicorn helps her achieve what she wants. Now the little pony has fame and universal recognition, but are they really that important?
Mufasa: The Lion King
The prequel, known to everyone since childhood, will tell the story of the formation of Mufasa, one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands.
Orion and the Dark
A boy named Orion, who fears the dark more than anything in the world, goes on a journey with the Darkness, the embodiment of his nightmares, which he drew in his imagination. An unusual adventure will help a student overcome his fear by discovering that nothing bad happens at night.
Transformers One
A new film about popular heroes will focus on the history of the emergence of transformers. The story takes place on the planet Cybertron. We will also learn about why the relationship between Optimus and Megatron deteriorated.
Dragonkeeper
In ancient China, dragons were not liked. They were locked in cages and destroyed. So when the little girl Pin found a dragon egg, she decided to help the unborn creature escape death and return it to the ocean. According to the plan, the last dragon should hatch from it there. In the meantime, a journey full of obstacles awaits her.
10 lives
The film tells the story of how a fat and arrogant cat foolishly used up all 9 of his cat lives and after 10 ended up in the afterlife. Having begged for forgiveness, the main character gets the opportunity to return to Earth again. But only on the condition that he tries to live for some time in the skin of other earthly inhabitants. And he will experience all the difficulties of their existence.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
A new animation about an adventure-loving hedgehog will be released only in December. But we already know that the main character has not lost his arrogance and is ready for incredible adventures.