Best Animation Movies – We are already halfway through 2023, and we can’t get enough of these animation movies. This year is probably the best release calendar with exceptional animation offerings since 2009. The animation industry is gradually climbing up the ladder with mind-blowing masterpieces; From the eagerly awaited Nimona to a new spider verse film throbbing with vitality; Below are 12 animation movies that have wowed us due to their amazing genre and style.
1
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse
The labor that went into the spider-verse hyper-excitable, spontaneous animation is undeniable from the first scene. Miles Morales embarks on a thrilling adventure through the multiverse and joins forces with Gwen Stacy and Spider-People to fight a supervillain.
2
Nimona
After a rescue by Annapurna Pictures, DNEG Animation, and Netflix; Nimona is finally out and is far better than anyone could have imagined. In this animation a knight is framed for a crime he did not commit, and the only person who offers to help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a shape-shifting teen. Unfortunately, Nimona is a monster the knight is sworn to kill.
3
Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Though the animation and character are a little bit noodly, I can assure you it’s in a good way. Ruby Gillman is a sweet and awkward high school student who discovers she’s a direct descendant of the warrior Kraken queens- a mermaid race that protects the ocean from other power-hungry mermaids. Her power awakens just as she takes a bold pill to ask her crush to prom. Will she choose power or love or both? It’s up to you find out!!
4
Elemental
In a city where fire, water, land, and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy discover something elemental and how much they actually have in common. It’s a story of friendship and love coupled with high laughs. This movie is absolutely perfect for distressing.
5
Trolls Band Together
This animated musical comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation is the third installment in the colorful animated movie franchise, directly following the events of Trolls World Tour. This time around, Poppy and Branch are eager to enjoy their love life- that is, until Poppy discovers a heartbreaking secret about Branch.
6
Lady Bug And Catnoir: The Movie
Bestowed with magical powers of creation, ladybug must unite with her opposite, cat noir to save Paris as a villain unleashes chaos into the city. This TV-to-movie flick is pretty good, as the unholy desire to bring back one’s dead lover causes chaos and irreparable damage.
7
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
This is definitely the year’s biggest, silliest, and funniest animated movie. With help from princess peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world.
8
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
After years of being sheltered from the human world, the turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of the New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers. But of course, trust them to mess it up as they try to play the heroes.
9
Legion Of Superheroes
Supergirl most contend with a mysterious group called the dark circle as it searches for a powerful weapon held in the legion academy. It is based on the DC Comics superhero team produced by Warner Bros and it is unquestionably better than the comic.
10
The Magicians Elephant
The orphan boy Peter sets out to find his missing sister, seeking help from a fortune teller who advises him to find a magician with an elephant. Peter must then complete three difficult tasks which sets him on a not-too-favorable path.
11
Mavka: The Forest Song
Young and naïve forest spirit Mavka develops feelings for a human musician, Lukas. As they grow closer to each other, an inevitable situation forces Mavka to choose between her love and her duty as a guardian of the forest.
12
Mummies
The film follows the fun adventures of three mummies who live in an underground city, hidden in ancient Egypt. It runs through how they end up in present-day London to search for a ring that was stolen by a greedy archaeologist. This funny and adventurous animation is quite silly but at the same time enjoyable for viewers of all ages.
