#1 of 25 #1 animation movie of 2026
2026 · Animation, Adventure
$1.1B worldwide · 32% of the chart's total
$480.2M US & Canada · 42% $664.3M elsewhere · 58%
Animation box office · 2026
Animation Box Office 2026 So Far: Highest-Grossing Animation Movies
Toy Story 5 (2026) is the highest-grossing animation movie released in 2026 so far, with $1.1B worldwide, ahead of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) at $1B and Minions & Monsters (2026) at $523.6M. 25 animation films released in 2026 report a worldwide gross, $3.6B in all, 42% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $1 billion and 6 crossed $100 million. Releases from the same days of 2025 (Jan 1 to Sep 29, 2025) have taken $3.9B, though they have had longer to earn. By language, English leads with $3.5B across 12 animation releases.
- 2026 releases with a gross
- 25
- worldwide so far
- $3.6B
- films crossed $100M
- 6
- vs the same days of 2025
- −9%
#1 of 25 Top 5
What Are the Biggest Animation Hits of 2026 So Far?
Toy Story 5 (2026) leads with $1.1B, 32% of the total. The top 5 together took $3.3B, 92% of what all 25 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.
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The chart
Every Animation Release of 2026, Ranked by Worldwide Gross
Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in 2026.
- 1 Jun 19, 2026 US and Canada: $480.2M Rest of the world: $664.3M Worldwide: $1.1B
- 2 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Apr 1, 2026 US and Canada: $429.8M Rest of the world: $582.6M Worldwide: $1B
Apr 1, 2026 · English · Animation, Adventure, Comedy $1B worldwide - 3 Jul 1, 2026 US and Canada: $183.2M Rest of the world: $340.4M Worldwide: $523.6M
- 4 Mar 6, 2026 US and Canada: $166M Rest of the world: $223.7M Worldwide: $389.7M
- 5 Feb 13, 2026 US and Canada: $103.3M Rest of the world: $92M Worldwide: $195.4M
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PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026)Aug 14, 2026 US and Canada: $52.5M Rest of the world: $99.1M Worldwide: $151.6M Aug 14, 2026 · English · Animation, Action, Adventure $151.6M worldwide - 7
Aug 28, 2026 US and Canada: $55.3M Rest of the world: $27.1M Worldwide: $82.4M - 8
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (2026)May 15, 2026 US and Canada: $1.2M Rest of the world: $17.3M Worldwide: $18.4M
May 15, 2026 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Drama $18.4M worldwide - 9
Jan 16, 2026 US and Canada: $2M Rest of the world: $5.9M Worldwide: $7.9M - 10
May 1, 2026 US and Canada: $5.6M Rest of the world: $965.5K Worldwide: $6.6M - 11
Mar 20, 2026 US and Canada: $2.9M Rest of the world: $2.6M Worldwide: $5.5M - 12
Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2026)Sep 4, 2026 US and Canada: $370.5K Rest of the world: $3.2M Worldwide: $3.6M
Sep 4, 2026 · Chinese · Animation, Adventure, Comedy $3.6M worldwide - 13
Feb 6, 2026 US and Canada: $629K Rest of the world: $1.6M Worldwide: $2.3M - 14
Jun 5, 2026 US and Canada: $81.2K Rest of the world: $1.9M Worldwide: $2M - 15
Jan 30, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2M - 16
Time Hoppers: The Silk Road (2026)Feb 7, 2026 US and Canada: $1.1M Rest of the world: $388.9K Worldwide: $1.5M Feb 7, 2026 · English · Animation, Adventure, Family $1.5M worldwide - 17
Lupin the IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline (2026)Jan 4, 2026 US and Canada: $121.5K Rest of the world: $1.1M Worldwide: $1.2M Jan 4, 2026 · Japanese · Animation, Action, Adventure $1.2M worldwide - 18
May 27, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $883.1K - 19
Sep 26, 2026 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $751.4K - 20
Jan 16, 2026 US and Canada: $695.3K Rest of the world: $46.3K Worldwide: $741.6K - 21
Zombie Land Saga: Yumeginga Paradise (2026)Jan 19, 2026 US and Canada: $87.3K Rest of the world: $108.9K Worldwide: $196.3K Jan 19, 2026 · Japanese · Animation, Comedy, Fantasy $196.3K worldwide - 22
Apr 10, 2026 US and Canada: $112.2K Rest of the world: $23.8K Worldwide: $136K - 23
Jun 26, 2026 US and Canada: $56.4K Rest of the world: $11.2K Worldwide: $67.6K - 24
Jun 5, 2026 US and Canada: $55.7K Rest of the world: Worldwide: $55.7K - 25
May 15, 2026 US and Canada: $26.7K Rest of the world: $13.3K Worldwide: $40K
US & Canada vs the world
Where Did the Money Come From in 2026?
Of the top 10, Animal Farm (2026) earned the biggest share at home (85% in the US & Canada), while Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (2026) made 94% of its gross abroad. Across all 25 films, $1.5B (42%) came from the US & Canada.
- 1 Toy Story 5 (2026) $1.1B $480.2M US & Canada · 42% $664.3M elsewhere · 58%
- 2 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) $1B $429.8M US & Canada · 42% $582.6M elsewhere · 58%
- 3 Minions & Monsters (2026) $523.6M $183.2M US & Canada · 35% $340.4M elsewhere · 65%
- 4 Hoppers (2026) $389.7M $166M US & Canada · 43% $223.7M elsewhere · 57%
- 5 GOAT (2026) $195.4M $103.3M US & Canada · 53% $92M elsewhere · 47%
- 6 PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026) $151.6M $52.5M US & Canada · 35% $99.1M elsewhere · 65%
- 7 Coyote vs. Acme (2026) $82.4M $55.3M US & Canada · 67% $27.1M elsewhere · 33%
- 8 Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (2026) $18.4M $1.2M US & Canada · 6% $17.3M elsewhere · 94%
- 9 Charlie the Wonderdog (2026) $7.9M $2M US & Canada · 25% $5.9M elsewhere · 75%
- 10 Animal Farm (2026) $6.6M $5.6M US & Canada · 85% $965.5K elsewhere · 15%
Gross bands
How Many 2026 Releases Crossed $100 Million?
6 of 25 films crossed $100M and took $3.4B between them, 96% of the total. 17 films, 68% of the list, earned under $10M.
61% 15% 21%
- $1B or more 2 films, 8% of the list $2.2B · 61% of the gross
- $500M to $1B 1 film, 4% of the list $523.6M · 15% of the gross
- $100M to $500M 3 films, 12% of the list $736.6M · 21% of the gross
- $10M to $100M 2 films, 8% of the list $100.8M · 3% of the gross
- Under $10M 17 films, 68% of the list $35.4M · <1% of the gross
By release month
Which Month of 2026 Earned the Most?
June releases took the most, $1.1B from 4 films, led by Toy Story 5 (2026). January was the quietest month ($12M). Each column is a release month and links to that month's chart.
- January Jan Charlie the Wonderdog (2026) $12M Charlie the Wonderdog (2026)
- February Feb GOAT (2026) $199.1M GOAT (2026)
- March Mar Hoppers (2026) $395.2M Hoppers (2026)
- April Apr The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) $1B The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
- May May Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (2026) $25.9M Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (2026)
- June Jun Toy Story 5 (2026) $1.1B Toy Story 5 (2026)
- July Jul Minions & Monsters (2026) $523.6M Minions & Monsters (2026)
- August Aug PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026) $234M PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (2026)
- September Sep Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2026) $4.4M so far Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2026)
Last 10 years
How Does 2026 Compare With Previous Years?
Of these 10 years, 2019 earned the most: $7.5B from 115 films, led by The Lion King (2019). 2026 took $3.6B. 2026 is still running, so its figure is marked as so far.
| Year | Films | Worldwide | Change | Biggest film |
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| 2017 112 films | 112 | $4.6B | – | Despicable Me 3 (2017) $1B |
| 2018 123 films · +12% | 123 | $5.2B | +12% | Incredibles 2 (2018) $1.2B |
| 2019 115 films · +46% | 115 | $7.5B | +46% | The Lion King (2019) $1.7B |
| 2020 79 films · −83% | 79 | $1.3B | −83% | Jiang Ziya (2020) $240.6M |
| 2021 87 films · +46% | 87 | $1.8B | +46% | Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2021) $485.5M |
| 2022 84 films · +3% | 84 | $1.9B | +3% | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) $405.4M |
| 2023 79 films · +16% | 79 | $2.2B | +16% | Migration (2023) $300.2M |
| 2024 102 films · +197% | 102 | $6.5B | +197% | Inside Out 2 (2024) $1.7B |
| 2025 57 films · −4% | 57 | $6.3B | −4% | Ne Zha 2 (2025) $2.3B |
| 2026 25 films · −44% | 25 | $3.6B so far | −44% | Toy Story 5 (2026) $1.1B |
By language
Which Languages Do the Biggest Animation Movies Speak in 2026?
English-language animation films took $3.5B across 12 films, 99% of the total, ahead of Japanese-language animation films ($23M) and Chinese-language animation films ($5.6M).
2026 Animation Box Office by Language
- English $3.5B12 films · #1 Toy Story 5 (2026)
- Japanese $23M7 films · #1 Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe (2026)
- Chinese $5.6M2 films · #1 Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass (2026)
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German $2M1 film · #1 Tafiti: Across the Desert (2026) -
Spanish $923.1K2 films · #1 I Am Frankelda (2026) -
Arabic $67.6K1 film · #1 Bouchra (2026)
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 · $23.6B
2010s 10 years · $51.2B
- 2019 $7.5B #1 The Lion King (2019)
- 2018 $5.2B #1 Incredibles 2 (2018)
- 2017 $4.6B #1 Despicable Me 3 (2017)
- 2016 $6.1B #1 Finding Dory (2016)
- 2015 $6.1B #1 Minions (2015)
- 2014 $3.9B #1 Big Hero 6 (2014)
- 2013 $4.5B #1 Despicable Me 2 (2013)
- 2012 $4.4B #1 Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012)
- 2011 $4.7B #1 Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)
- 2010 $4.1B #1 Toy Story 3 (2010)
2000s 10 years · $24.1B
- 2009 $4.2B #1 Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
- 2008 $2.9B #1 Kung Fu Panda (2008)
- 2007 $3.3B #1 Shrek the Third (2007)
- 2006 $3.1B #1 Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006)
- 2005 $1.9B #1 Madagascar (2005)
- 2004 $2.6B #1 Shrek 2 (2004)
- 2003 $1.8B #1 Finding Nemo (2003)
- 2002 $1.4B #1 Ice Age (2002)
- 2001 $1.6B #1 Monsters, Inc. (2001)
- 2000 $1.4B #1 Dinosaur (2000)
1990s 10 years · $5.6B
- 1999 $1.2B #1 Toy Story 2 (1999)
- 1998 $1.2B #1 A Bug's Life (1998)
- 1997 $185M #1 Anastasia (1997)
- 1996 $431.6M #1 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- 1995 $792.8M #1 Toy Story (1995)
- 1994 $993.1M #1 The Lion King (1994)
- 1993 $128M #1 The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- 1992 $53.3M #1 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)
- 1991 $506.5M #1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- 1990 $42.4M #1 Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
1980s 9 years · $1.1B
- 1989 $226.7M #1 The Little Mermaid (1989)
- 1988 $530.1M #1 Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)
- 1987 $31.6M #1 The Adventures of Oliver Twist (1987)
- 1986 $149.6M #1 An American Tail (1986)
- 1985 $68.9M #1 The Care Bears Movie (1985)
- 1983 $791.3K #1 Fire and Ice (1983)
- 1982 $34M #1 Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)
- 1981 $64M #1 The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- 1980 $2.2M #1 Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) (1980)
1970s 9 years · $311.5M
- 1979 $439.5K #1 Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage (1979)
- 1978 $30.5M #1 The Lord of the Rings (1978)
- 1977 $74.4M #1 The Rescuers (1977)
- 1976 $3.9M #1 Robot Taekwon V (1976)
- 1975 $11.2M #1 The Smurfs and the Magic Flute (1975)
- 1974 $5.9K #1 Dunderklumpen! (1974)
- 1973 $3.1K #1 Fantastic Planet (1973)
- 1971 $844 #1 Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)
- 1970 $191M #1 The Aristocats (1970)
1960s 5 years · $221.6M
1950s 9 years · $329.5M
- 1959 $51.6M #1 Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- 1958 $14.8K #1 Hare-Way to the Stars (1958)
- 1957 $14.8K #1 Ali Baba Bunny (1957)
- 1955 $93.9M #1 Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- 1954 $14.8K #1 Devil May Hare (1954)
- 1953 $87.5M #1 Peter Pan (1953)
- 1952 $59K #1 Rabbit’s Kin (1952)
- 1951 $16K #1 Lovelorn Leghorn (1951)
- 1950 $96.4M #1 Cinderella (1950)
1940s 8 years · $428.3M
1930s 1 year · $185.1M
FAQ
Animation Box Office 2026: Questions & Answers
The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 25 films as the chart.
What is the highest-grossing animation movie in 2026?
Toy Story 5 (2026) leads with $1.1B worldwide, $480.2M of it in the US & Canada. Next come The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) at $1B and Minions & Monsters (2026) at $523.6M. Films released in this period are still earning, so the order can change.
How much did animation movies released in 2026 earn?
25 animation films released in 2026 report a worldwide gross, $3.6B in all so far, or $142.1M per film on average.
How many animation movies released in 2026 made $1 billion?
2 films crossed $1 billion worldwide: Toy Story 5 (2026) and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). 6 crossed $100 million.
How is the 2026 animation box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?
Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in 2026. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact.
How often is the 2026 animation box office chart updated?
2026 is still running: new releases join the chart once they report a gross, and films in theaters climb as their weekly figures come in, so the ranking moves until the period is over.