List of Paramount Pictures theatrical animated feature films explained

This list of animated feature films consists of animated films produced or released by Paramount Pictures, the film division of Paramount Global.

Paramount releases films from Paramount-owned and non-Paramount owned animation studios. Most films listed below are from Paramount Animation which began as a feature animation department of Paramount in 2015. Paramount has also released animated films by other production companies, such as DreamWorks Animation (which is now owned by Universal Pictures).

Other Studio units have also released films theatrically, primarily Fleischer Studios, Famous Studios and Nickelodeon Movies/Animation Studio, and the studio's distribution unit, which acquires film rights from outside animation studios to release films under the Paramount label.

Films

Color legend
Fleischer Studios (1939–41) 
Nickelodeon Movies/Animation Studio (1998–present)
Paramount Animation (2015–present)		 
DreamWorks Animation (2006–12);
(rights now owned by Universal Pictures)		 
Other Paramount studio 
Third-party studio 
Live-action/animation hybrid
Distribution only
VOD releases
An adult animated production

US releases

TitleOriginal theatrical release date[1] <-- U.S. theatrical release date only-->Animation studio
Gulliver's TravelsFleischer Studios 
Mr. Bug Goes to Town
Charlotte's WebHanna-Barbera 
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp [2] [3] Films Jean Image
Coonskin [4] [5] Bakshi Animation
Race for Your Life, Charlie BrownMelendez Films
Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!)
Heidi's SongHanna-Barbera
Cool WorldBakshi Animation
Bebe's KidsHyperion Animation
Beavis and Butt-Head Do AmericaMTV Animation and The Geffen Film Company 
The Rugrats MovieNickelodeon Movies and Klasky Csupo 
Comedy Central Films, Scott Rudin Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures 
Nickelodeon Movies and Klasky Csupo 
Nickelodeon Movies, O Entertainment and DNA Productions
Nickelodeon Movies, Snee-Oosh, Inc. and Nickelodeon Animation Studio
The Wild Thornberrys MovieNickelodeon Movies and Klasky Csupo
Rugrats Go Wild
Scott Rudin Productions and Braniff Productions 
The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieNickelodeon Movies and United Plankton Pictures 
Over the HedgeDreamWorks Animation 
BarnyardNickelodeon Movies and O Entertainment 
Flushed AwayDreamWorks Animation and Aardman Animations 
Shrek the ThirdDreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images
Bee MovieDreamWorks Animation
BeowulfImageMovers and Warner Bros. Pictures 
Kung Fu PandaDreamWorks Animation 
DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images
Monsters vs. AliensDreamWorks Animation
How to Train Your Dragon
Shrek Forever After
MegamindDreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images
RangoBlind Wink, Nickelodeon Movies, GK Films and Industrial Light & Magic 
Kung Fu Panda 2DreamWorks Animation 
Puss in Boots
The Adventures of TintinNickelodeon Movies, Amblin Entertainment, WingNut Films and Columbia Pictures 
DreamWorks Animation and Pacific Data Images 
Rise of the GuardiansDreamWorks Animation
Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies and United Plankton Pictures 
AnomalisaParamount Animation, Starburns Industries and HanWay Films
Monster Trucks
Sherlock GnomesParamount Animation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Rocket Pictures
Wonder ParkParamount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, Ilion Animation Studios and Midnight Radio Productions
Sonic the HedgehogSega Sammy Group, Original Film, Marza Animation Planet and Blur Studio 
[6] [7] Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment 
Rumble[8] Paramount Animation, WWE Studios, Walden Media and Reel FX Animation Studios
Sonic the Hedgehog 2[9] [10] [11] Sega Sammy Group, Original Film, Marza Animation Planet and Blur Studio 
[12] Nickelodeon Movies, Aniventure, Blazing Productions, Ltd., Brooksfilms, Cinesite, Align, GFM Animation, Flying Tigers Entertainment and HB Wink Animation 
[13] Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Pictures
[14] Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment
Under the Boardwalk[15] [16] Paramount Animation and Big Kid Pictures
IF[17] [18] [19] [20] Sunday Night Productions and Maximum Effort 
Transformers One[21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] Paramount Animation, Hasbro Entertainment and Di Bonaventura Pictures 

International releases

TitleOriginal theatrical release date[27] <-- U.S. theatrical release date only-->Animation studio
Tad, the Lost Explorer[28] Lightbox Entertainment 
[29] WonderWorld Studios
Capture the FlagLightbox Entertainment
On Animation Studios
The Little PrinceParamount Animation and On Animation Studios 
Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King MidasLightbox Entertainment 
[30] [31] Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, United Plankton Pictures and MRC 
Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald TabletLightbox Entertainment
The Tiger's ApprenticeParamount Animation, New Republic Pictures and Jane Startz Productions 

Upcoming

TitleIntended theatrical release date
by Paramount Pictures<		-- Paramount Pictures U.S. theatrical release date only-->Animation studio
Sonic the Hedgehog 3[32] [33] Sega Sammy Group, Original Film, Marza Animation Planet and Blur Studio 
Better Man[34] [35] Footloose Productions, Zero Gravity Management, Jumpy Cow Pictures, Showman and Rocket Science
The Smurfs Movie[36] [37] Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, Marcy Media Films, LAFIG Belgium and IMPS 
[38] Nickelodeon Movies and United Plankton Pictures
Aang: The Last Airbender[39] Nickelodeon Movies and Avatar Studios
Untitled Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie sequel[40] [41] Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment
Untitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel[42] Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Pictures

Highest-grossing films

This list does not include films produced by DreamWorks Animation, which are now owned by Universal Pictures, and films combining live-action with animation.

Rank Film Gross Studio Year Ref.
1The Adventures of Tintin $373,993,951 2011 [43]
2 $325,186,032 2015 [44]
3Rango $245,724,603 2011 [45]
4$202,231,3602023[46]
5Beowulf $196,393,745 2007 [47]
6$180,513,586Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Pictures2023[48]
7 $144,327,371 2021 [49]
8The Rugrats Movie $140,894,675 1998 [50]
9The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie $140,161,792 2004 [51]
10Transformers One $124,166,393 Paramount Animation, Hasbro Entertainment, New Republic Pictures, Di Bonaventura Pictures, and Bayhem Films2024[52]

Notes

Release Notes

Studio/Production Notes

Film rights Notes

See also

Notes and References

  1. Listed are the original theatrical release dates in the United States (or other non-U.S. territories) when the film was contributed by Paramount. Different distributors are attributed and credited for distributing each film throughout the history of Paramount.
  2. Original release date was January 28, 1970
  3. Released by Paramount Pictures in North America
  4. Web site: Beyond Famous: Paramount's Animated Films 1968 Onward | . 2023-05-20 . 2023-05-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520204722/https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/beyond-famous-paramounts-animated-films-1968-onward/ . live .
  5. Planned to be released by Paramount Pictures, however due to controversy, it ultimately ended up being distributed by Bryanston Distributing Company.
  6. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. 'PAW Patrol' Movie In The Works For Summer 2021 From Spin Master, Paramount & Nickelodeon. Deadline. February 21, 2020. February 21, 2020. February 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200221161931/https://deadline.com/2020/02/paw-patrol-movie-spin-master-paramount-nickelodeon-1202865343/. live.
  7. Web site: 'Mission: Impossible' Sequels Get Pushed Back. Rubin. Rebecca. 2020-04-24. Variety. en. 2020-04-24. 2020-04-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20200425065250/https://variety.com/2020/film/box-office/mission-impossible-sequels-get-pushed-back-1234589362/. live.
  8. Released on Paramount+ in North America
  9. Web site: Vary. Adam B.. 2021-08-10. Idris Elba Joins 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' as Knuckles. 2021-08-26. Variety. en-US. 2021-08-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20210811181518/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/idris-elba-knuckles-sonic-the-hedgehog-2-1235038654/. live.
  10. Web site: 2021-03-16. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Movie Is Now In Production. 2021-08-26. TheGamer. en-US. 2021-08-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826003929/https://www.thegamer.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-2-movie-in-production/. live.
  11. Web site: N'Duka. Amanda. 2020-05-28. Paramount, Sega Sammy Developing 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Sequel. 2021-08-26. Deadline. en-US. 2021-08-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826035806/https://deadline.com/2020/05/paramount-sega-sonic-the-hedgehog-sequel-1202945933/. live.
  12. News: Paramount Lands Animated Blazing Samurai Starring Mel Brooks, Michael Cera (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. Mia. Galuppo. January 21, 2022. January 21, 2022. January 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220122000624/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/paramount-lands-animation-blazing-samurai-starring-mel-brooks-michael-cera-exclucive-1235078920/. live.
  13. Web site: Anthony. D'Alessandro. 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Getting CG Movie Reboot From Nickelodeon & Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures. The Hollywood Reporter. June 30, 2020. March 22, 2021. May 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210517060157/https://deadline.com/2020/06/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-cg-movie-reboot-from-nickelodeon-seth-rogens-point-grey-pictures-1202973764/. live.
  14. Web site: 'PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Sequel Gets Greeenlight for Theatrical Release Via Paramount; TV Spinoff Also Set . 3 November 2021 . 3 November 2021 . 23 November 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211123123317/https://deadline.com/2021/11/paw-patrol-the-mighty-movie-sequel-theatrical-release-paramount-1234866886/ . live .
  15. Limited theatrical release
  16. Web site: Under the Boardwalk. Rotten Tomatoes. 11 October 2023.
  17. Web site: Paramount Sets A Quiet Place: Day One and John Krasinski-Directed Ryan Reynolds Film IF for 2024. July 19, 2022. J. Kim. Murphy. Variety. July 20, 2022. October 27, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221027095134/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/a-quiet-place-day-one-release-date-paramount-1235320606/. live.
  18. Web site: Jeff Sneider Cinema Con tweet . 2023-04-27 . 2023-08-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802061948/https://twitter.com/TheInSneider/status/1651651388374650881 . live .
  19. Web site: Jeff Sneider Cinema Con tweet 2 . 2023-04-27 . 2023-08-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230802061948/https://twitter.com/TheInSneider/status/1651651616528007169 . live .
  20. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Jumps To 2025; ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Goes To Summer In 2024 Theatrical Shake-Up Due To Actors Strike . Deadline . 23 October 2023 . 23 October 2023.
  21. Web site: Hersko. Tyler. Josh Cooley to Follow 'Toy Story 4' Oscar Win With Animated 'Transformers' Prequel. April 29, 2020. IndieWire. September 13, 2020. November 14, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201114195801/https://www.indiewire.com/2020/04/josh-cooley-animated-transformers-prequel-1202228376/. live.
  22. Web site: Fleming. Mike Jr.. Animated 'Transformers' Prequel Activated; 'Toy Story 4's Josh Cooley To Direct For Hasbro/eOne & Paramount. April 29, 2020. Deadline Hollywood. September 13, 2020. April 29, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210429210101/https://deadline.com/2020/04/transformers-animated-movie-paramount-hasbro-toy-story-4-director-josh-cooley-1202921100/. live.
  23. Web site: Adams. Timothy. 2022-01-21. Paramount Announces New Movie Release Dates for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, and More. 2022-01-21. ComicBook. en-US. 2022-12-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20221207053243/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/paramount-new-movie-release-dates-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-transformers-and-more/#6. live.
  24. Web site: Paramount Gets Animated with CinemaCon Presentation. IndieWire. Brian. Welk. April 27, 2023. April 27, 2023. April 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230427182902/https://www.indiewire.com/2023/04/spongebob-squarepants-4-transformers-one-animated-cast-1234833032/. live.
  25. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 'Transformers One': Paramount Pushes Date For Animated Feature . . . May 24, 2023 . May 24, 2023 . May 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524234155/https://deadline.com/2023/05/transformers-one-release-date-pushed-by-paramount-1235379167/ . live .
  26. Web site: Rubin . Rebecca . ‘Aang: The Last Airbender’ Delayed to 2026, ‘Transformers One’ Moves Back a Week . . 18 April 2024 . 18 April 2024.
  27. Listed are the original theatrical release dates in the United States (or other non-U.S. territories) when the film was contributed by Paramount. Different distributors are attributed and credited for distributing each film throughout the history of Paramount.
  28. Released by Paramount Pictures outside North America
  29. Released by Paramount Pictures outside North America
  30. Not released theatrically in the United States
  31. 1288988083514482688. The happiest place on earth is a pineapple under the sea! Paramount Pictures Canada is excited to announce that THE #SPONGEBOBMOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN will open exclusively in Canadian theatres on August 14th.. ParamountCanada. Paramount Canada. July 30, 2020. July 30, 2020.
  32. Web site: Kroll. Justin. 2022-02-15. 'Sonic The Hedgehog' Universe Continues To Grow As Sega And Paramount Sign Off On Third Film As Well As A 'Knuckles' Spin-Off Series In The Works At Paramount+ With Idris Elba Reprising Role. 2022-02-15. Deadline. en-US. 2022-02-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20220215220856/https://deadline.com/2022/02/sonic-the-hedgehog-sega-paramount-third-installment-knuckles-spin-off-series-idris-elba-1234933921/. live.
  33. Web site: Grobar . Matt . August 9, 2022 . Paramount Sets 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3' Release, Pushes Date For Smurfs Animated Musical . August 9, 2022 . Deadline . August 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809003403/https://deadline.com/2022/08/paramount-updates-release-plans-for-sonic-the-hedgehog-3-smurfs-musical-1235087859/ . live .
  34. Web site: Paramount Preempts Robbie Williams Pic 'Better Man'; $25 Million NA Top Indie Deal In Years For 'The Greatest Showman's Michael Gracey Musical . Fleming. Mike Jr.. Deadline Hollywood. February 6, 2024. February 6, 2024.
  35. Web site: Stephan. Kacey. February 28, 2024. 'Naked Gun' Remake Set for 2025 by Paramount; 'TMNT' and 'Paw Patrol' Sequels Dated for 2026. February 28, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
  36. Web site: Smurfs Heads To Nickelodeon & Paramount Animation In New Multi-Pic Deal; Pam Brady Writing New Movie; Series Picked Up For Season 2. D'Alessandro. Anthony. Deadline. February 7, 2022. February 8, 2022. March 29, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220329115744/https://deadline.com/2022/02/smurfs-nickelodeon-paramount-movie-deal-season-2-tv-1234927777/. live.
  37. Web site: Paramount Dates & Shifts Slew For 2025: Glen Powell's Running Man, Smurfs, Naked Gun, Vicious & More. October 4, 2024. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. October 4, 2024.
  38. News: 'SpongeBob' Universe Expands With Three Paramount+ Spinoff Movies, New Theatrical Film. 2022-02-15. en-US. 2022-03-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20220312134541/https://deadline.com/2022/02/spongebob-squarepants-paramount-plus-movies-theatrical-1234933589/. live.
  39. Web site: White . Peter . 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Franchise To Expand With Launch Of Nickelodeon's Avatar Studios, Animated Theatrical Film In The Works . Deadline . March 5, 2021 . February 24, 2021 . December 9, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211209233932/https://deadline.com/2021/02/avatar-the-last-airbender-franchise-expansion-launch-nickelodeons-avatar-studios-animated-theatrical-film-1234699594/ . live .
  40. Web site: Hailu. Selome. 'PAW Patrol 3': Third Movie Greenlit by Paramount, Nickelodeon, Spin Master. Variety. September 26, 2023. September 26, 2023.
  41. Web site: Stephan. Kacey. February 28, 2024. 'Naked Gun' Remake Set for 2025 by Paramount; 'TMNT' and 'Paw Patrol' Sequels Dated for 2026. February 28, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.
  42. Web site: Lang . Brent . 2023-07-26 . ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Sequel and Paramount+ Series in the Works (EXCLUSIVE) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230727071614/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mutant-mayhem-sequel-paramount-plus-streaming-series-coming-1235679837/ . 2023-07-27 . 2023-07-26 . . en-US.
  43. Web site: The Adventures of Tintin. Box Office Mojo.
  44. Web site: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. Box Office Mojo.
  45. Web site: Rango. Box Office Mojo.
  46. Web site: PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Box Office Mojo.
  47. Web site: Beowulf. Box Office Mojo.
  48. Web site: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Box Office Mojo.
  49. Web site: PAW Patrol: The Movie. Box Office Mojo.
  50. Web site: The Rugrats Movie. Box Office Mojo.
  51. Web site: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. Box Office Mojo.
  52. Web site: Transformers One. Box Office Mojo.

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