John Wilson
Animation has been a transformative medium in cinema, delivering groundbreaking storytelling and technological innovation. Over the years, certain films have pushed boundaries, forever changing the landscape of animated filmmaking.
Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was the first full-length animated feature, proving that animation could tell a captivating, feature-length story. Fantasia (1940) blended classical music with surreal visuals, while The Lion King (1994) became a cultural phenomenon, beloved for its emotional depth and timeless music. Pixar revolutionized animation with Toy Story (1995), the first entirely computer-animated film, and later with WALL-E (2008), showcasing the power of visual storytelling.
Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away (2001) brought Studio Ghibli global acclaim, blending fantasy with profound themes. Shrek (2001) subverted fairy-tale tropes with humor and heart, while Frozen (2013) became a cultural juggernaut. More recently, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) stunned audiences with its innovative animation style and multiverse narrative.
From classics like The Little Mermaid (1989) to groundbreaking works like Akira (1988), these films didn’t just entertain—they set new standards for creativity and storytelling, proving animation’s power to inspire and innovate across generations.
#1 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
#2 Fantasia (1940)
#3 Akira (1988)
#4 Toy Story (1995)
#5 The Lion King (1994)
#6 Spirited Away (2001)
#7 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
#8 Shrek (2001)
#9 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
#10 Frozen (2013)
#11 The Little Mermaid (1989)
#12 WALL-E (2008)
#13 The Simpsons Movie (2007)
#14 Coco (2017)
#15 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
#16 Zootopia (2016)
#17 The Incredibles (2004)
#18 Avatar: The Last Airbender (Series, 2005-2008)
#19 Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
#20 Finding Nemo (2003)
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