List of Warner Bros. theatrical animated feature films explained
This is a list of theatrical animated feature films produced or released by Warner Bros., a division of Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner Bros. releases films from Warner-owned and non-Warner owned animation studios. Most films listed below were produced by Warner Bros. divisions, but Warner Bros. has also released films produced by other production companies, such as United Productions of America and Don Bluth Ireland Ltd. Additionally, Warner Bros.'s Japanese division has helped co-produce and release anime films in that country, such as Summer Wars and .
Note: Although Warner Bros. handled overseas theatrical distribution of Disney films from 1988 to 1992 (e.g. Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Oliver & Company, Beauty and the Beast), Disney titles are not included in this list.
Films
US releases
Upcoming
International releases
Highest grossing films
This list does not include films combining live-action with animation.
Rank | Film | Gross | Studio | Year | |
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1 | The Lego Movie | $468,060,692 | Warner Animation Group | 2014 | [52] |
2 | Happy Feet | $384,335,608 | | 2006 | [53] |
3 | The Lego Batman Movie | $311,950,384 | Warner Animation Group | 2017 | [54] |
4 | The Polar Express | $311,365,072 | | 2004 | [55] |
5 | Smallfoot | $214,040,103 | Warner Animation Group | 2018 | [56] |
6 | DC League of Super-Pets | $204,840,004 | 2022 | [57] |
7 | | $191,306,508 | 2019 | [58] |
8 | Storks | $183,388,953 | 2016 | [59] |
9 | Tom & Jerry | $136,536,687 | 2021 | [60] |
10 | The Lego Ninjago Movie | $123,164,177 | 2017 | [61] | |
See also
Notes
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Notes and References
- Listed are the original theatrical release dates in the United States (or other non-U.S. territories) when the film was contributed by the Warner Bros. Different distributors are attributed and credited for distributing each film throughout the history of the Warner Bros.
- Limited release in the United States.
- Released by The Ladd Company
- Released under the Warner Bros. Family Entertainment label.
- Co-produced with Warner Bros. Feature Animation in post-production after Time Warner's acquisition of Turner.
- Copyright owned by Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures. The former also received credit in the US release.
- Original release date was July 18, 1998
- Released by Warner Bros. Pictures in North America
- Original release date was July 17, 1999
- Original release date was July 8, 2000
- Released by Warner Independent Pictures
- Web site: Lesnick. Silas. The LEGO Movie Sequel is Officially Set for May 26, 2017! . ComingSoon.net . February 21, 2014 . February 21, 2014.
- Released on Premium VOD in the United States and Canada on May 15, 2020
- Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. 'Scoob!' To Skip Theaters & Head Into Homes; How Director Tony Cervone Got Animated Pic Across The Finish Line In COVID-19 Climate. Deadline Hollywood. April 21, 2020. April 21, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200421235527/https://deadline.com/2020/04/scoob-home-release-skip-movie-theaters-coronavirus-1202914059/. April 21, 2020. live.
- It was later released in theaters in select countries with relaxed COVID-19 restrictions beginning July 8, 2020.
- Web site: Scooby-Doo Is Heading To The Big Screen After All — Just Not In The U.S. . Cartoon Brew . July 1, 2020.
- News: Tartaglione . Nancy . July 15, 2020 . 'Scoob!' Is Weekend Top Dog With $1.8M From 5 Overseas Markets; 'Peninsula' To Thrill Korea – International Box Office . en . Deadline Hollywood . July 15, 2020.
- Web site: 'Tom and Jerry,' 'Scooby-Doo' Movies Land Top Talent at Warner Animation Group (EXCLUSIVE) . Justin . Kroll . October 15, 2018 . Variety.
- Web site: Live-Action Tom & Jerry Movie Moves Up Release Date. Movies. en. 2019-10-25.
- Web site: 'Matrix 4' Moves To 2022, 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Stomps To 2021 & More: Warner Bros. Release Date Change Friday. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony. D'Alessandro. June 12, 2020. June 12, 2020.
- Web site: Justin Lin Circling 'Space Jam' Sequel Starring LeBron James (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. May 2, 2016. May 3, 2016. Ford. Rebecca.
- Web site: Warner Bros Dates 'Space Jam 2', Shifts 'Annabelle' Sequel & 'Godzilla Vs. Kong'. Pedersen. Erik. Deadline. February 21, 2019. February 21, 2019.
- Web site: Exclusive: 'Super Pets' Movie From 'Lego Batman' Writer In the Works at Warner Bros.. . July 31, 2018. January 30, 2019.
- Web site: 'The Batman,' 'The Suicide Squad' And 'DC Super Pets' Get Release Dates. . January 30, 2019. January 30, 2019.
- Web site: Warner Bros' 'DC Super Pets' Animated Movie Moves To 2022. May 22, 2019. May 24, 2019.
- Web site: Exclusive: Lord of the Rings Anime Feature Fast-Tracked by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Animation. June 10, 2021. June 11, 2021.
- Released by New Line Cinema through Warner Bros. Pictures.
- Web site: Couch . Aaron . February 14, 2022 . Lord of the Rings Anime Movie Sets 2024 Release Date . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214223748/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lord-of-the-rings-anime-movie-release-date-1235093505/ . February 14, 2022 . February 14, 2022 . The Hollywood Reporter.
- Web site: Mendelson . Scott . Gonzalez . Umberto . 'Dune 2' Delayed to March 2024 While 'Godzilla x Kong' Moves to April . TheWrap . 24 August 2023 . 24 August 2023.
- Web site: Chitwood . Adam . September 4, 2024 . First 'Minecraft' Movie Teaser Builds Anticipation With Sheep, Jack Black and Jason Momoa in Bangs . September 4, 2024 . TheWrap.
- Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2023-04-05 . 'Aquaman 2' Shifts Five Days Earlier, Warner Bros Dates 'The Wise Guys', 'Minecraft' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230405210709/https://deadline.com/2023/04/aquaman-2-minecraft-wise-guys-color-purple-release-dates-1235318958/ . April 5, 2023 . 2023-04-05 . Deadline Hollywood.
- Web site: 2023-04-05 . Jason Momoa's 'Minecraft' Books April 2025 Release Date in Theaters . 2023-05-12 . The Hollywood Reporter.
- Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2023-05-23 . Matt Berry In Talks To Join Jason Momoa In Warner Bros' 'Minecraft' . 2023-06-11 . Deadline . en-US.
- Web site: New 'Cat in the Hat' Movie in the Works From Warner Bros.. The Hollywood Reporter. Kit. Borys. January 24, 2018.
- Web site: J.J. Abrams To Produce 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' Movie In Works At Warner Bros Amid Dr. Seuss Ramp-Up. October 1, 2020. October 3, 2020.
- Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Revamped Warner Bros Animation Sets 'Cat In The Hat' With Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang & More; Eyes Spring 2026 Release . Deadline Hollywood. 18 March 2024 . 18 March 2024.
- Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Warner Bros. Dates 'Mortal Kombat 2' & 'Companion' For 2025; Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' For 2026 . Deadline . 14 May 2024 . 14 May 2024.
- Web site: Gajewski. Ryan. Warner Bros. Sets Animated Musical 'Bad Fairies' for 2027 Release. The Hollywood Reporter. July 16, 2024. July 16, 2024.
- Web site: Warner Bros Pushes Up Release Date For 'Trap,' Dates Four Other Projects. Matt. Grobar. Deadline Hollywood. June 13, 2024. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240614004517/https://deadline.com/2024/06/trap-movie-release-date-pushed-up-warner-bros-1235973103/. live.
- Web site: July 15, 2018. Wizard of Oz Animated Film to Retell the Story from Toto's Perspective. August 5, 2018. Screen Rant.com.
- Web site: Warner Bros. Dates Blue Beetle, Last Train To New York & Toto For 2023 & Beyond. December 16, 2021. Anthony. D'Alessandro. Deadline Hollywood. December 17, 2021.
- Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2023-06-09 . Newly Appointed Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Boss Bill Damaschke On Group Rebrand, New Mission, 'Flintstones' Pic & More . 2023-06-09 . Deadline . en-US.
- All of the following films are released by Warner Bros. outside North America
- Internationally released by Warner Bros., released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in US.
- Internationally released by Warner Bros., released by Paramount Pictures in US.
- Released in UK by Warner Bros., released by Sony Pictures Classics in US.
- Internationally released by Warner Bros., released by Open Road Films in US.
- Web site: Amidi. Amid. See the Teaser For 'White Snake', Warner Bros.' First Chinese Animation Co-Production . Cartoonbrew.com . November 11, 2018 . September 3, 2019.
- Released in the Philippines & Thailand by Warner Bros., released by Crunchyroll & Sony Pictures Releasing in US.
- Released in Thailand by Warner Bros., released by Fathom Events in US.
- Released in Southeast Asia and India by Warner Bros., released by GKIDS in US.
- Web site: The Lego Movie. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: Happy Feet. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: The Lego Batman Movie. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: The Polar Express. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: Smallfoot. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: DC League of Super-Pets. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: Storks. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: Tom & Jerry. Box Office Mojo.
- Web site: The Lego Ninjago Movie. Box Office Mojo.