List of animated feature films of 2025 explained

This is a list of animated feature films scheduled for release in 2025.

List

scope=colTitle!scope=colCountry!scope=colDirector!scope=colStudio!scope=colAnimation technique!scope=colNotesRelease date
Animal FriendsUnited StatesPeter AtencioColumbia Pictures
Legendary Pictures
Maximum Effort
Prime Focus
CG animation
Live-action
[1]
The Bad Guys 2United StatesPierre PerifelUniversal Pictures
DreamWorks Animation
CG animation[2] [3] [4]
BoBoiBoy Movie 3MalaysiaNizam RazakAnimonsta StudiosCG animation[5] December 2025
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't SingJapanHiroyuki HataP.A. WorksTraditional[6] January 17, 2025
DavidUnited StatesBrent Dawes
Phil Cunningham
Angel Studios
Slingshot Productions
Sunrise Animation Studios
CG animation[7] [8] [9] November 21, 2025
Dog ManUnited StatesPeter HastingsUniversal Pictures
DreamWorks Animation
CG animation[10] [11] [12] January 31, 2025
ElioUnited StatesDomee Shi
Madeline Sharafian
Disney
Pixar Animation Studios
CG animation[13] [14] [15]
United StatesRyan CregoUniversal Pictures
DreamWorks Animation
CG animation
Live-action
[16]
Gekijōban Momonoke Dainishō: HinezumiJapanKenji NakamuraEOTATraditional[17]
Geronimo StiltonUnited States
Italy
David SorenAtlantyca Entertainment
Radar Pictures
CG animation[18] 2025
Grand Prix of EuropeGermany
United Kingdom
Waldemar FastMack Magic
Timeless Films
CG animation[19] 2025
GrotesqueJapanAtsushi NishigoriCloverWorksTraditional[20] 2025
The GrowcodileNetherlands
France
Luxembourg
Joost Van Den Bosch
Erik Verkerk
Cool Beans
Film Constellation
CG animation[21] 2025
In Your DreamsUnited StatesAlex Woo
Erik Benson
Netflix Animation
Kuku Studios
CG animation[22] [23] [24] 2025
JesusUnited StatesDominic CarolaPremise EntertainmentCG animation[25] 2025
K-Pop: Demon HuntersUnited StatesMaggie Kang
Chris Appelhans
Netflix
Sony Pictures Animation
CG animation[26] 2025
KittenedFranceAlbert Pereira-LazaroSND
Mac Guff
CG animation[27] 2025
The Last Whale SingerGermany
Czech Republic
Canada
Reza Memari Telescope AnimationCG animation[28] [29] 2025
Make a GirlJapanYasuda Gensho Studio by XenotoonGenshō YasudaCG animation[30] January 31, 2025
A New DawnJapan
France
Yoshitoshi ShinomiyaAsmik Ace
Miyu Productions
Traditional[31] 2025 (Japan)
Paul Martin and the Magic Magnifying GlassUnited StatesTBACreation Entertainment Media
Magic Frame Animation
TBA[32] [33] 2025
United StatesDave NeedhamNetflix
Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
CG animation[34] 2025
PookooUnited StatesNathan GrenoNetflix
Skydance Animation
CG animation[35] [36] 2025
The Smurfs MovieUnited StatesChris MillerParamount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
CG animation[37] [38] [39] [40] [41] February 14, 2025
United StatesDerek DrymonParamount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
CG animation[42] [43] December 19, 2025
The TwitsUnited StatesPhil Johnston
Katie Shanahan
Todd Demong
Netflix Animation
Jellyfish Pictures
CG animation[44] [45] 2025
Untitled Shōji Kawamori filmJapanShōji KawamoriTBATBA[46] 2025 (Japan)
Watchmen: Chapter IIUnited StatesTBAWarner Bros. Animation
Paramount Pictures
DC Studios
Traditional[47] 2025
WildwoodUnited StatesTravis KnightLaikaStop-Motion[48] [49] [50] 2025
www.Santa.comGermanyTBACuriosity Ink Media
Toon2Tango
CG animation[51] Fall 2025
Zootopia 2United StatesJared BushWalt Disney Animation StudiosCG animation[52] [53] [54] November 26, 2025

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blevins . Adam . Ryan Reynolds' R-Rated Comedy Animal Friends Sets 2025 Release Date . Collider . April 27, 2024.
  2. Web site: The Numbers - Theatrical Release Schedule Changes for the Week Ending November 12, 2023 . 2023-11-17 . The Numbers.
  3. Web site: Amidi . Amid . Dreamworks Shifting Away From In-House Production In Los Angeles; Sony Imageworks Is A New Production Partner . Cartoon Brew . 8 October 2023 . 6 October 2023.
  4. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. DreamWorks Animation Sets The Bad Guys 2 For Late Summer 2025. Deadline Hollywood. March 26, 2024. March 26, 2024.
  5. Web site: Zahar . Fahim . 31 October 2023 . BoBoiBoy Movie 3 Akan Tiba Pada 2025 . BoBoiBoy Movie 3 Will Arrive In 2025 . 17 November 2023 . Aksiz.
  6. Web site: Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku Smartphone Game Gets Anime Film. Mateo. Alex. Anime News Network. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024.
  7. Web site: Goldbart. Max. 'Young David' Series From Minno, Slingshot Productions, Sunrise Animation Studios & Angel Studios Gets Premiere Date; Watch The Trailer. Deadline Hollywood. October 25, 2023. November 7, 2023.
  8. Web site: Lang. Jamie. Faith-Based Shorts Series 'Young David' Will Begin Streaming On November 10 . Cartoon Brew. November 2, 2023. November 7, 2023.
  9. Web site: Goldsmith. Jill. Angel Studios Sets Release Dates For ‘Bonhoeffer’, ‘Homestead’ & New Animated Musical ‘David’ – CinemaCon. Deadline Hollywood. April 10, 2024. April 10, 2024.
  10. Web site: Milligan. Mercedes. 2020-12-09. DreamWorks Developing Dav Pilkey's 'Dog Man' as Animated Feature. Animation Magazine.
  11. Web site: DreamWorks: 10 Exciting Upcoming Projects To Look Out For After The Bad Guys. Chrysostomou, George. April 27, 2022. Screenrant. January 14, 2024.
  12. Web site: Uni Dates DreamWorks Animated Feature 'Dog Man' Based On Books From 'Captain Underpants' Creator. Grobar. Matt. Deadline Hollywood. January 29, 2024. January 29, 2024.
  13. News: Borys . Kit . September 11, 2021 . Disney's Live-Action 'The Little Mermaid' to Open on Memorial Day Weekend in 2023. The Hollywood Reporter . September 10, 2021.
  14. News: McClintock . Pamela . Disney Delays ‘Snow White’ and ‘Elio’ a Year, Removes Jonathan Majors’ ‘Magazine Dreams’ From Calendar . 27 October 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter . 27 October 2023.
  15. Web site: Taylor . Drew . 2024-08-10 . Pixar Chief Pete Docter Talks New 'Elio' Directors, Story and Casting Changes Exclusive . 2024-08-10 . TheWrap . en-US.
  16. Web site: DreamWorks Animation Dates Big Screen Version Of Netflix Streaming Series Gabby’s Dollhouse For Fall 2025. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony D'Alessandro. April 25, 2024. April 25, 2024.
  17. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Mononoke Film Project to Have 3 Films, 2nd Film Opens on March 14, 2025. Anime News Network. July 28, 2024. July 28, 2024.
  18. Web site: Goodfellow. Melanie. Geronimo Stilton Set For Feature Adaptation As Radar Pictures Secures Rights & Taps 'Captain Underpants' Animator David Soren To Direct. Deadline Hollywood. February 13, 2023.
  19. Web site: Europa-Park Toasts 50th Anniversary With New Film: Grand Prix of Europe. Interpark. July 22, 2024. July 22, 2024.
  20. Web site: Loo. Egan. The Idol@ster's Atsushi Nishogori Helms 'Grotesque' Film at CloverWorks for 2025. Anime News Network. July 5, 2024. July 5, 2024.
  21. Web site: Cannes: Film Constellation Adopts 'The Growcodile' . 2023-05-18 . www.animationmagazine.net. May 17, 2023.
  22. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Netflix Unveils New Animated Films ‘In Your Dreams’ & ‘Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie,’ Additional ‘Nimona’ Voice Cast, First Look At ‘Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget’ & More . Deadline Hollywood . June 9, 2024 . April 25, 2023.
  23. Web site: Netflix Previews Massive Upcoming 2024-2025 Animation Slate . . June 9, 2024 . June 7, 2024.
  24. Web site: Carolyn. Giardina. Jordan. Moreau. Timothy Olyphant to Star in Netflix's 'Terminator Zero'; Plus 'Plankton' Movie and 'Motel Transylvania' Among Animation Slate. Variety. June 6, 2024. June 7, 2024. June 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240606193927/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/timothy-olyphant-terminator-zero-netflix-1236027699/. live.
  25. Web site: New Animated 'Jesus' Film Coming to Theaters Worldwide in 2025. Animation Magazine. December 1, 2023.
  26. Web site: Grobar. Matt. Maggie Kang & Chris Appelhans Directing Animated Feature 'K-Pop: Demon Hunters' For Netflix – First Look. Deadline Hollywood. June 6, 2024. June 8, 2024.
  27. Web site: Keslassy . Elsa . 2022-11-01 . SND Announces Rap-Filled, Body-Swap Animated Feature 'Kittened' From 'Despicable Me' Studio (EXCLUSIVE) . 2022-11-01 . Variety . en-US.
  28. Web site: 2022-06-09. Created entirely in Unreal Engine, Telescope Animation reveals 'The Last Whale Singer' trailer. 2022-06-08. Deadline.
  29. Web site: Reza Memari • Director of The Last Whale Singer. Vena, Teresa. February 17, 2023. January 13, 2024. Cineuropa.
  30. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Make a Girl Anime Film's Teaser Trailer Reveals More Cast, January 31 Opening (Updated). Anime News Network. August 2, 2024. August 2, 2024.
  31. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Yoshitoshi Shinomiya to Direct New Film A New Dawn for 2025. Anime News Network. April 23, 2024. April 23, 2024.
  32. Web site: Ntim . Zac . 2022-12-19 . Christmas Book Series 'Paul Martin And The Magic Magnifying Glass' Set For Big-Screen Adaptation From Creation Entertainment Media & Magic Frame Animation . 2022-12-19 . Deadline . en-US.
  33. Web site: Creation Entertainment Media: A New Home for Animated Storytelling. Zahed, Ramin. January 29, 2024. May 18, 2023. Animation Magazine.
  34. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. 'SpongeBob' Antagonist Plankton Is Getting His Own Netflix Movie In 2025. Deadline Hollywood. June 6, 2024. June 8, 2024.
  35. Web site: Hipes . Patrick . 2020-07-31 . Skydance Animation Hires Industry Veteran Shane Prigmore As SVP Development . 2021-02-13 . Deadline Hollywood.
  36. Web site: Fleming . Mike Jr. . 2023-10-18 . Netflix Sets Skydance Animation In Multi-Year Deal, First Up Is Alan Menken Musical ‘Spellbound;’ Rachel Zegler, Nicole Kidman, Javier Bardem Star . 2023-10-18 . Deadline . en-US.
  37. Web site: D'Alessandro. Anthony. 2022-02-07. 'Smurfs' Heads To Nickelodeon & Paramount Animation In New Multi-Pic Deal; Pam Brady Writing New Movie; Series Picked Up For Season 2. 2022-02-07. Deadline.
  38. Web site: Milligan. Mercedes. 2022-02-07. Nickelodeon Animation Inks Multi-Picture 'Smurfs' Deal. 2022-02-07. Animation Magazine.
  39. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2022-06-14 . 'Smurfs' Animated Feature Musical To Be Helmed By 'Puss In Boots' Director Chris Miller . 2022-06-14 . Deadline . en-US.
  40. Web site: Grobar . Matt . Paramount Sets 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3' Release, Pushes Date For Smurfs Animated Musical . Deadline Hollywood . August 9, 2022 . August 8, 2022 . August 9, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809174938/https://deadline.com/2022/08/paramount-updates-release-plans-for-sonic-the-hedgehog-3-smurfs-musical-1235087859/ . live .
  41. Web site: New 'The Smurfs' Movie Sets Smurf-tastic Release Date. O'Rourke, Ryan. April 27, 2023. January 13, 2024. Collider.
  42. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2022-02-15 . 'SpongeBob' Universe Expands With Three Paramount+ Spinoff Movies, New Theatrical Film . 2022-08-12 . Deadline . en-US.
  43. Web site: Mission: Impossible 8 Jumps To 2025; A Quiet Place: Day One Goes To Summer In 2024 Theatrical Shake-Up Due To Actors Strike. Deadline Hollywood. Anthony D'Alessandro. October 23, 2023. October 23, 2023.
  44. Web site: 2022-04-20 . Netflix Animation Erased: Executives Fired, Shows Canceled and Accusations of 'Staged Data' (Exclusive) . 2022-08-12 . en-US.
  45. Web site: Giardina. Carolyn. Animated Feature Adaptation of Roald Dahl's 'The Twits' Coming to Netflix in 2025. The Hollywood Reporter. September 18, 2023. September 18, 2023.
  46. Web site: Loo. Egan. Shoji Kawamori Directs New Animated Film for 2025. Anime News Network. July 5, 2024. July 5, 2024.
  47. Web site: Lang . John Hopewell,Jamie . Hopewell . John . Lang . Jamie . 2024-06-12 . New ‘Regular Show,’ ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends’ Series Unveiled at Annecy (EXCLUSIVE) . 2024-06-14 . Variety . en-US.
  48. Debruge . Peter . 2011-09-08 . Laika to adapt The Decemberists singer's 'Wildwood' . Variety . 2021-02-16.
  49. Web site: Manny . January 31, 2015 . LAIKA Studios comes to Wizard World Portland! . December 21, 2016 . Screen Invasion.
  50. Web site: 2023 . Laika Is Staging An Epic Stop-Motion Battle Sequence For Upcoming Movie Wildwood: 'It's The Single Most Difficult Thing We're Tackling,' Says Travis Knight – Exclusive Image . 2023-06-07 . Empire.
  51. Web site: Grom's Curiosity Ink Teams with Toon2Tango to Deliver Holiday Pic 'Santa.com' . 2023-05-21 . www.animationmagazine.net. Milligan, Mercedes. February 2, 2023.
  52. Web site: Disney Adds A Ton of 'Untitled Disney' Movies, Including One This Year. Trenholm. Richard. January 20, 2023.
  53. Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . 2023-02-08 . 'Frozen', 'Toy Story' & 'Zootopia' Sequels In The Works, Disney CEO Bob Iger Says . 2023-02-09 . Deadline . en-US.
  54. Web site: 'Zootopia 2' Sets Fall 2025 Release Date. Peralta. Diego. Collider. February 7, 2024. February 7, 2024.