Animation in 2023: A Look at the Best Animated Movies

2021: A Lackluster Year for Box Office, But Animation Thrives

Despite a lackluster year at the box office, 2021 proved that animation continues to thrive as a medium for storytelling. With new entries from Hayao Miyazaki, Disney, and Pixar, the top of the Best Animated Movie category for 2023 is a fairly packed field.

A Space Age Childhood (2022)

A Space Age Childhood is a French animated film that tells the story of a young girl growing up in the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The film is a visually stunning and emotionally resonant meditation on family, friendship, and the power of imagination.

Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)

Raya and the Last Dragon is a Disney animated film that follows the journey of a young woman named Raya as she sets out to find the last dragon in order to save her kingdom from a deadly plague. The film is a visually stunning and action-packed adventure with a strong female lead.