Best English Animation Movies of 2026

Kelsey Mann · 96 min · Pixar Animation Studios / Walt Disney Pictures

Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.

Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack

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Box office: $1.1 billion worldwide (estimated)

AI verdict: Toy Story 5 is a rare franchise conclusion that honors its legacy while saying something new. The 96% audience score suggests Pixar nailed the emotional tone.

Nathan Greno · 102 min · Skydance Animation / Skydance Animation

A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.

Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.9/10 on TMDb (2085 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Pierre Coffin · 90 min · Universal Pictures / Illumination

Follows the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.

Cast: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Allison Janney

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (247 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Lauren Montgomery · 99 min · Nickelodeon Movies / Paramount Pictures

Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands.

Cast: Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, Jessica Matten

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (9.4/10 on TMDb (569 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Verena Fels · 81 min · ARX Anima / Arxlight Pictures

12-year-old Mia and her scruffy pet rat Quentin are sent to the mysterious Rotwood Academy after one too many problems at school. The new school gives her the creeps, and Mia needs to figure out a way out before the students realize she isn't a monster like them! But the vice principal Van Vlad hosts a particular dislike for humans, and Mia is scared he has seen through her act...

Cast: Lilian Jane Gartner, Verena Altenberger, Silvia Schneider

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (9.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Orian Barki · 83 min · Fondazione Prada / 2 Lizards

Bouchra, a 35-year-old Moroccan filmmaker, embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation with her mother after a creative drought. As she works on a semi-autobiographical film set in Morocco, she navigates her past relationships and identity through a series of telephone calls and encounters. Ultimately, Bouchra finds closure when she meets her mother at a dinner table, breaking her silence about her production.

Cast: Meriem Bennani, Orian Barki, Fayçal Azizi

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.1/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Steff Lee · 8 min · Kino Bino / Brungerley

Ava remembers her childhood home as a place full of amazing things and adventures. The day she returns home from university, however, everything changes: what used to be a treasure chest has become an oppressive box, and her mother’s things and fear of letting go overwhelm their home and their relationship. By dipping into memories and sharing a moment in time, can mother and daughter reach an understanding? 'Of All The Things' is a narrative short inspired by lived experience with the aim of developing a compassionate dialogue around hoarding. This is a story about connection, not just a condition. The film was made with the support of the hoarding community to ensure authenticity, it is designed to visualise the unseen emotional impact hoarding behaviours can have on the relationship between family members. Produced by Kino Bino with funding from the BFI NETWORK and crowdfunding.

AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.

Ricard Cussó · 91 min · MIMO Studios / Like A Photon Creative

Living on a rundown shipwreck, Mr. Fish one day discovers a hyperactive young sea dragon Pip – who had mistaken his home for a junkyard – pilfering his belongings. The heated argument that ensues leaves both their houses in ruin. But there is hope! Embarking on a seemingly impossible quest in search of the mythical 'Shimmer' to grant them a wish, there’s only one problem: someone else is on the hunt...

Cast: Nick Offerman, Nina Oyama, Miranda Otto

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.2/10 on TMDb (16 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Januel Mercado · 109 min · DreamWorks Animation

Two childhood friends, Jo and Raissa, find themselves separated when Raissa moves to the US for college. To cope with their impending separation, they make a promise to remain close forever. However, their bond is put to the test when they are mysteriously transported to a mystical island where memories begin to fade away.

Cast: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco

AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.

Steve Cox · 80 min · Aardman / StudioCanal

On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods.

Cast: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Kate Harbour

AI verdict: Too early for a meaningful verdict — check back as ratings data comes in via the site's daily refresh.

Cal Brunker · 88 min · Spin Master / Nickelodeon Movies

The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.

Cast: Carter Young, Hayden Chamberlen, Mckenna Grace

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (3.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

[PLACEHOLDER] Director TBC · Warner Bros. Animation

Meet the Cat in the Hat you don't know. In the wonderfully whimsical tradition of Dr. Seuss, "The Cat in the Hat," voiced by Bill Hader, comes to the big screen in his animated theatrical feature film debut, an all-new, epic adventure where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme.

Cast: Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Tiago Martinez

AI verdict: [PLACEHOLDER — AI VERDICT] This section will hold a short, clearly-labeled AI-generated take once the film has released and real critical/audience data is available.