The top five animated films of 2024.

In 2024, numerous successful animated films graced the big screens, delighting both children and adults alike. The countdown to the Oscars is on, and we’ve attempted to select the top five contenders.

“Inside Out 2”

Inside Out 2, directed by Kelsey Mann, premieres on June 12, featured in the main photo

The sequel from Disney and Pixar. Riley is celebrating her 13th birthday and preparing to enter high school. The familiar emotional characters face new challenges when a new emotion, “Self-Awareness,” emerges in the girl's mind. Moreover, five additional emotions join the mix, leading to a grand conflict and a struggle to establish “who's in charge.”

From the previous episode, we know that when emotions argue, it rarely leads to anything good. Thus, to restore order, a new journey through Riley's inner world is necessary.

“Despicable Me 4”

Despicable Me 4, directed by Kyle Balda and Chris Renaud, premieres on July 3

In the large, loving family of Gru and Lucy, alongside daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes, a son is introduced – Gru Jr. The days when the caring dad did something naughty are long gone. Over the years of living and working together with Lucy, many of Gru's former foes can no longer pursue their wicked deeds. Among these villains are Maxim Le Mal and his cunning girlfriend Valentina. They escape from prison and begin hunting Gru's family. To escape, the large family must flee from their pursuers.

The comedic adventure film “Despicable Me 4” is the sixth installment in the franchise and the fourth story about Gru and his family. The first film hit theaters in 2010. In addition to the feature films, which include two prequels, there are 18 short films. Several video games have been released, and themed attractions have been created within Universal Studios parks. Collectively, these projects have made it the most successful animated franchise in the world.

“The Wild Robot”

The Wild Robot, directed by Chris Sanders, premieres on September 8

A new release from DreamWorks Animation. The film tells the story of a robot who finds itself on a deserted island after a shipwreck. It must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the island's animals and becoming a foster parent to an orphaned gosling.

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“Moana 2”

Moana 2, directed by David Derrick Jr., premieres on November 27

In the new film, the daughter of the Polynesian chief Moana and the demigod Maui embark on another journey with a crew of rather unusual sailors. The adventure begins with an unexpected sign from their ancestor voyagers, leading Moana to the distant seas of Oceania. Extraordinary adventures await her in treacherous waters.

The film's music is composed by Grammy winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foai, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina.

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim”

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, premieres on December 4

The events take place 183 years before the storyline depicted in the film trilogy. The famed fortress Helm’s Deep, home to the King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand, comes under attack from the Dunlendings. Led by Wulf, who seeks revenge for his father's death, ruthless warriors are ready to wipe the fortress off the map. Helm's daughter, Hera, plays a key role in the battle.

The fantasy action and anime “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” serves as a prequel to the story shown in the original film trilogy based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Initial discussions about the anime project began in 2021, 20 years after the first adaptation of “The Lord of the Rings.” To preserve the franchise's atmosphere, Philippa Boyens, the screenwriter of the original films, was involved in the scriptwriting. Subsequently, other writers worked on the film's plot, while Boyens took on the role of producer. The direction was entrusted to Kenji Kamiyama. To create the visuals, the actors' performances were captured using CGI motion capture technology and later processed into 2D animation.