Animated movies have been a source of happiness for the audience for years. Hence they attract fans worldwide and also make huge profits. So scroll down to know some of the highest-grossing animated movies of all time.
For almost a century animated movies have been a favorite among family audiences. Today, they make up a significant portion of box office earnings and are often among the year’s biggest hits. The moviegoers show their love for these films every year. Here’s a look at the highest-grossing animated movies of all time at the global box office.
The Lion King (2019)
The Lion King is one of the most beloved stories ever told and highest grossing animated movies . There were two versions of The Lion King in theaters released by Disney. the new, photo-realistic animated version remains the highest-grossing animated film of all time with a staggering $1.66 billion worldwide. Despite mixed reviews two-thirds of its revenue came from international markets. The Lion King was the second highest-grossing film of 2019, just behind Avengers: Endgame. A prequel titled Mufasa: The Lion King will be released in December 2024, with high hopes of it being another huge success.
Frozen 2
The sequel to Frozen the second highest-grossing animated movie ever is Frozen 2, It was the third highest-grossing film of 2019, following The Lion King. The movie made a business of $1.45 billion worldwide, with Disney making a profit of about $600 million. While Frozen 2 is the second highest-grossing animated film the original Frozen ranked fourth. At its release, Frozen was the highest-grossing animated movie.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is a recent addition to the list of highest-grossing animated films and the only one to join after the COVID-19 pandemic. This movie also holds the record for the highest-grossing film based on a video game. It earned over $1.36 billion and was the second highest-grossing film of 2023, just behind Barbie.
Frozen
When Frozen came out in 2013, it took the box office by storm, becoming the highest-grossing animated movie at that time with $1.28 billion. It was also the highest-grossing movie of the year and the fifth-highest-grossing movie ever at that point. Frozen was highly profitable for Disney, generating over $400 million in profit. Seeing its success, a sequel was made, which became a bigger hit. Frozen 3 is officially announced and expected to be released in 2026.
Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2, another Disney favorite, is the fifth highest-grossing animated film ever. Released in 2018, it grossed an impressive $1.24 billion worldwide on a budget of around $200 million. The original Incredibles movie in 2004 earned $630 million, and Incredibles 2 nearly doubled that amount. A sequel to Incredibles 2 has been announced and is expected to hit theaters in 2026.
Minions
Minions, a spinoff of the Despicable Me franchise, is the sixth highest-grossing animated film of all time. Although it got mixed reviews, it managed to earn about $1.16 billion worldwide. Minions was the first film in the Despicable Me series to make over a billion dollars, and since then, Despicable Me 3 has also reached this milestone. The Despicable Me franchise has four movies in the top 15 highest-grossing animated films and Despicable Me 4 will likely join this list. The best thing about the Minion movies is that they are less expensive to produce as compared to Disney films. And are so profitable.
Toy Story 4
One of the most beloved in animation history is The Toy Story series. Over the years, these movies have set the standard for animated films. While every Toy Story movie is a box office hit, Toy Story 4 is also the highest-grossing animated film. It made over a billion dollars worldwide, similar to Toy Story 3 in 2010. Toy Story 4 had the biggest opening for an animated film ever and was highly profitable.
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