The Illusionist (2010)
A bittersweet hand-drawn movie about a magician facing an ever-evolving world.

Tangled (2010)
Disney’s modern take on Rapunzel through CGI.

Rango (2011)
An animated Western film starring a quirky chameleon.

From Up on Poppy Hill (2011)
Set in post-war Japan, Studio Ghibli creates yet another heartbreaking yet uplifting tale about heritage.

Ernest & Celestine (2012)
The heartwarming story of friendship between a bear and a mouse through a watercolor-esque animation style.

ParaNorman (2012)
Laika’s darkly comedic stop-motion based on classic zombie flicks.

Frozen (2013)
Disney’s revolutionary approach to fairy tales demonstrates a huge improvement in animation technology and celebrates sisterhood.

The Boy and the World (2013)
A minimalist, colorfully animated Brazilian film about globalization and childhood innocence.

Big Hero 6 (2014)
A superhero-inspired story combining high-tech adventure with themes of healing.

The Boxtrolls (2014)
A unique stop-motion film featuring a whimsical underworld of box-wearing creatures.

Song of the Sea (2014)
Another gorgeous hand-drawn exploration of Irish folklore from Cartoon Saloon.

Inside Out (2015)
Pixar’s exploration of emotions depicted as little people in one’s inner mind.

Anomalisa (2015)
A mature stop-motion drama short film about loneliness and identity.

My Life as a Zucchini (2016)
A minimalistic yet colorful stop-motion animated movie about finding family.

Zootopia (2016)
Disney addresses prejudice and tolerance while exploring a vibrantly diverse, anthropomorphic world.

Moana (2016)
A celebration of Polynesian culture and adventurous spirits.

The Red Turtle (2016)
A silent film collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Michaël Dudok de Wit.

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Laika’s epic stop-motion film centering Japanese folklore with groundbreaking animation.

The Girl Without Hands (2016)
A French adaptation of a Brothers Grimm tale.

Coco (2017)
Pixar’s beautiful CGI masterpiece celebrating Día de los Muertos traditions.

Loving Vincent (2017)
The first fully painted animated feature, Loving Vincent utilizes Vincent van Gogh’s art style.

The Breadwinner (2017)
A powerful story of a young Afghan girl disguising herself as a boy to support her family, based on the book.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Revolutionized superhero animation with its comic-inspired visuals and focus on the multiverse.

Isle of Dogs (2018)
Wes Anderson’s second stop-motion film set in a dystopian Japan.

I Lost My Body (2019)
A surreal French film following a severed hand’s journey back to it’s owner.