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Highest-Grossing Animation Movies of All Time, Page 29

Ne Zha 2 (2025) is the highest-grossing animation movie in our database, with $2.3B worldwide, ahead of Zootopia 2 (2025) at $1.9B and Inside Out 2 (2024) at $1.7B. 1,938 animation films in our database report a worldwide gross, $107.4B in all, 35% of it from the US & Canada. 15 films crossed $1 billion and 235 crossed $100 million. By language, English leads with $89.1B across 794 animation releases.

films with a reported gross
1,938
combined worldwide
$107.4B
films crossed $100M
235
earned in the US & Canada
35%
Ne Zha 2 (2025) movie poster #1 of 1,938
Highest-grossing animation movie ever

Ne Zha 2 (2025)

2025 · Animation, Drama

$2.3B worldwide

$23.3M US & Canada · 1% $2.2B elsewhere · 99%
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All 1,938 Animation Movies, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Ranks 1,401 to 1,450 of 1,938. Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada.

  1. 1401 Green Days (2010) movie poster
    Green Days (2010) Oct 11, 2010 · Korean · Animation, Drama $320.9K worldwide
    Oct 11, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $320.9K
  2. 1402 Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- (2023) movie poster
    Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- (2023) Feb 14, 2023 · Japanese · Comedy, Romance, Animation $318.8K worldwide
    Feb 14, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $318.8K
  3. 1403 Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage (2023) movie poster
    Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage (2023) Jun 16, 2023 · Japanese · Animation, Fantasy $318.2K worldwide
    Jun 16, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $318.2K
  4. 1404 Okko's Inn (2019) movie poster
    Okko's Inn (2019) Apr 22, 2019 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy $317.5K worldwide
    Apr 22, 2019 US and Canada: $134.8K Rest of the world: $182.8K Worldwide: $317.5K
  5. 1405 Cricket & Antoinette (2023) movie poster
    Cricket & Antoinette (2023) Jan 3, 2023 · Croatian · Animation, Family, Adventure $316.3K worldwide
    Jan 3, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $316.3K
  6. 1406 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc (2020) movie poster
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mt. Natagumo Arc (2020) Oct 17, 2020 · Japanese · Action, Animation, Fantasy $316.1K worldwide
    Oct 17, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $316.1K
  7. 1407 Soledad y Larguirucho (2012) movie poster
    Soledad y Larguirucho (2012) Jul 12, 2012 · Spanish · Animation, Adventure $315.9K worldwide
    Jul 12, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $315.9K
  8. 1408 Aya of Yop City (2013) movie poster
    Aya of Yop City (2013) Apr 20, 2013 · French · Animation, Romance, Comedy $314K worldwide
    Apr 20, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $314K
  9. 1409 Robinson Crusoe (2016) movie poster
    Robinson Crusoe (2016) Feb 4, 2016 · English · Family, Animation, Adventure $313.6K worldwide
    Feb 4, 2016 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $313.6K
  10. 1410 Johnny Puff: Secret Mission (2024) movie poster
    Johnny Puff: Secret Mission (2024) Jul 12, 2024 · English · Animation $312.3K worldwide
    Jul 12, 2024 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $312.3K
  11. 1411 The Highway Rat (2017) movie poster
    The Highway Rat (2017) Dec 25, 2017 · English · Comedy, Animation, Family $311.6K worldwide
    Dec 25, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $311.6K
  12. 1412 Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never Book (2018) movie poster
    Peter Pan: The Quest for the Never Book (2018) Aug 23, 2018 · English · Animation, Adventure $308.8K worldwide
    Aug 23, 2018 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $308.8K
  13. 1413 Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber (2008) movie poster
    Gnomes and Trolls: The Secret Chamber (2008) Jan 31, 2008 · English · Family, Fantasy, Animation $307.1K worldwide
    Jan 31, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $307.1K
  14. 1414 Terkel in Trouble (2004) movie poster
    Terkel in Trouble (2004) Mar 20, 2004 · Danish · Comedy, Animation, Thriller $306K worldwide
    Mar 20, 2004 US and Canada: $51.2K Rest of the world: $254.8K Worldwide: $306K
  15. 1415 Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light (2023) movie poster
    Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light (2023) Jun 12, 2023 · Czech · Fantasy, Animation, Family $301K worldwide
    Jun 12, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $301K
  16. 1416 Fear of Flying (2012) movie poster
    Fear of Flying (2012) Jul 14, 2012 · English · Comedy, Animation $300.5K worldwide
    Jul 14, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $300.5K
  17. 1417 Planet Dinosaur (2011) movie poster
    Planet Dinosaur (2011) 2011 · English · Documentary, Animation $297.2K worldwide
    2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $297.2K
  18. 1418 Room on the Broom (2012) movie poster
    Room on the Broom (2012) Dec 25, 2012 · English · Family, Animation $295.5K worldwide
    Dec 25, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $295.5K
  19. 1419 Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery - The Movie (2012) movie poster
    Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery - The Movie (2012) Sep 3, 2012 · English · Family, Animation $292.4K worldwide
    Sep 3, 2012 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $292.4K
  20. 1420 First Squad: The Moment of Truth (2009) movie poster
    First Squad: The Moment of Truth (2009) May 13, 2009 · Russian · Action, Animation, Sci-Fi $292.4K worldwide
    May 13, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $292.4K
  21. 1421 Boonie Bears: Future Reborn (2025) movie poster
    Boonie Bears: Future Reborn (2025) Jan 22, 2025 · Chinese · Sci-Fi, Animation, Comedy $289.2K worldwide
    Jan 22, 2025 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $289.2K
  22. 1422 Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie (2019) movie poster
    Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Movie (2019) Feb 8, 2019 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Fantasy $288.5K worldwide
    Feb 8, 2019 US and Canada: $288.5K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $288.5K
  23. 1423 Mamma Moo Finds Her Way Home (2021) movie poster
    Mamma Moo Finds Her Way Home (2021) Aug 22, 2021 · Swedish · Animation $285.8K worldwide
    Aug 22, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $285.8K
  24. 1424 Manuelita (1999) movie poster
    Manuelita (1999) Jul 8, 1999 · Spanish · Comedy, Adventure, Animation $284.9K worldwide
    Jul 8, 1999 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $284.9K
  25. 1425 Ginger’s Tale (2020) movie poster
    Ginger’s Tale (2020) Jun 15, 2020 · Russian · Animation $284.3K worldwide
    Jun 15, 2020 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $284.3K
  26. 1426 Alice’s Birthday (2009) movie poster
    Alice’s Birthday (2009) Feb 19, 2009 · Russian · Animation, Sci-Fi, Family $283.9K worldwide
    Feb 19, 2009 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $283.9K
  27. 1427 BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage (2021) movie poster
    BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage (2021) Aug 20, 2021 · Japanese · Music, Animation, Comedy $283.6K worldwide
    Aug 20, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $283.6K
  28. 1428 Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) movie poster
    Kirikou and the Sorceress (1998) Dec 9, 1998 · French · Animation, Family, Fantasy $281.2K worldwide
    Dec 9, 1998 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $281.2K
  29. 1429 Mahabharat (2013) movie poster
    Mahabharat (2013) Dec 27, 2013 · Hindi · Adventure, Action, Animation $280K worldwide
    Dec 27, 2013 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $280K
  30. 1430 Vivo (2021) movie poster
    Vivo (2021) Aug 6, 2021 · English · Adventure, Comedy, Animation $278.4K worldwide
    Aug 6, 2021 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $278.4K
  31. 1431 Fireman Sam: Heroes of the Storm (2014) movie poster
    Fireman Sam: Heroes of the Storm (2014) Nov 4, 2014 · English · Animation, Family $277.5K worldwide
    Nov 4, 2014 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $277.5K
  32. 1432 Dibu 3 (2002) movie poster
    Dibu 3 (2002) Jul 18, 2002 · Spanish · Animation, Comedy $276.6K worldwide
    Jul 18, 2002 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $276.6K
  33. 1433 Thru the Moebius Strip (2004) movie poster
    Thru the Moebius Strip (2004) Sep 4, 2004 · English · Family, Sci-Fi, Animation $275.2K worldwide
    Sep 4, 2004 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $275.2K
  34. 1434 The Mojicons (2017) movie poster
    The Mojicons (2017) Nov 30, 2017 · Russian · Animation, Comedy $274.4K worldwide
    Nov 30, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $274.4K
  35. 1435 The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain (1997) movie poster
    The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain (1997) Jun 19, 1997 · English · Family, Animation, Romance $273.6K worldwide
    Jun 19, 1997 US and Canada: $273.6K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $273.6K
  36. 1436 Welcome Back Pinocchio (2007) movie poster
    Welcome Back Pinocchio (2007) Nov 9, 2007 · Italian · Animation, Family $273.5K worldwide
    Nov 9, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $273.5K
  37. 1437 Puffin Rock and the New Friends (2023) movie poster
    Puffin Rock and the New Friends (2023) Jun 25, 2023 · English · Family, Adventure, Animation $273.1K worldwide
    Jun 25, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $273.1K
  38. 1438 The Princess and the Pilot (2011) movie poster
    The Princess and the Pilot (2011) Oct 1, 2011 · Japanese · Adventure, Drama, Romance $272.8K worldwide
    Oct 1, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $272.8K
  39. 1439 Cerulia (2017) movie poster
    Cerulia (2017) Mar 12, 2017 · Spanish · Animation, Horror $271.7K worldwide
    Mar 12, 2017 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $271.7K
  40. 1440 Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White! (2010) movie poster
    Hetalia: Axis Powers: Paint It, White! (2010) Jun 5, 2010 · Japanese · Comedy, Animation, History $271K worldwide
    Jun 5, 2010 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $271K
  41. 1441 Bamse and the World’s Smallest Adventure (2023) movie poster
    Bamse and the World’s Smallest Adventure (2023) Dec 22, 2023 · Swedish · Animation, Family $270.6K worldwide
    Dec 22, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.6K
  42. 1442 Heaven’s Lost Property the Movie: The Angeloid of Clockwork (2011) movie poster
    Heaven’s Lost Property the Movie: The Angeloid of Clockwork (2011) Jun 25, 2011 · Japanese · Animation, Comedy, Fantasy $270.5K worldwide
    Jun 25, 2011 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.5K
  43. 1443 Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) movie poster
    Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) Oct 17, 1990 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Animation, Action $270.4K worldwide
    Oct 17, 1990 US and Canada: $270.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $270.4K
  44. 1444 Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) movie poster
    Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku (1990) Oct 17, 1990 · Japanese · Sci-Fi, Animation, Action $270.4K worldwide
    Oct 17, 1990 US and Canada: $270.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $270.4K
  45. 1445 Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995) movie poster
    Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn (1995) Mar 4, 1995 · Japanese · Animation, Fantasy, Action $270.4K worldwide
    Mar 4, 1995 US and Canada: $270.4K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $270.4K
  46. 1446 Nak (2008) movie poster
    Nak (2008) Apr 3, 2008 · Thai · Animation, Comedy, Horror $270.3K worldwide
    Apr 3, 2008 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $270.3K
  47. 1447 BanG Dream! Poppin’Dream! (2022) movie poster
    BanG Dream! Poppin’Dream! (2022) 2022 · Japanese · Music, Animation $269.2K worldwide
    2022 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $269.2K
  48. 1448 Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) movie poster
    Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001) Dec 7, 2001 · English · Family, Animation, Drama $266.5K worldwide
    Dec 7, 2001 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $266.5K
  49. 1449 Bal Ganesh (2007) movie poster
    Bal Ganesh (2007) Feb 8, 2007 · Hindi · Family, Animation $263.2K worldwide
    Feb 8, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $263.2K
  50. 1450 Sword of the Stranger (2007) movie poster
    Sword of the Stranger (2007) Sep 29, 2007 · Japanese · Action, History, Animation $258.5K worldwide
    Sep 29, 2007 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $258.5K
Archive

Animation Box Office Year by Year

Every year from 1938 to 2026 with its total and its biggest film. 2019 leads with $7.5B, led by The Lion King (2019).

2020s 7 years · $23.8B
2010s 10 years · $51.2B
2000s 10 years · $24.1B
1990s 10 years · $5.6B
1980s 9 years · $1.1B
1970s 9 years · $311.5M
1960s 5 years · $221.6M
1950s 9 years · $329.5M
1940s 8 years · $428.3M
1930s 1 year · $185.1M