20 Best Animation Movies on Hulu 2026
Find animated Hulu movies worth watching, from Coraline and Toy Story to Memoir of a Snail, Arco, and more family-friendly picks.
If you’re hunting for a great animated movie night on Hulu, this list gives you plenty of directions to go, from heartfelt family favorites to darker, stranger stories. You’ll find timeless picks like Toy Story, spooky charm in Coraline and ParaNorman, and newer standouts such as Memoir of a Snail and Arco. Fans of action and genre twists can also queue up Resident Evil: Vendetta or Inspector Sun, while Despicable Me 2 keeps things bright, funny, and easy to enjoy with kids. With a mix of animation, drama, family, fantasy, and adventure, these movies make it easy to match the mood.
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Coraline
animation · drama · family · fantasy
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
Directed by Henry SelickCast Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith DavidHulu -
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ParaNorman
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · mystery
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock can speak to the dead, but no one other than his eccentric new friend believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's eccentric uncle tells him of a ritual he must perform to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch centuries ago.
Directed by Chris Butler, Sam FellCast Kodi Smit-McPhee, Tucker Albrizzi, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-PlasseHulu -
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Resident Evil: Vendetta
animation · action · adventure · horror · sci-fi · thriller
When a fearless enemy out for revenge unleashes a brutal and deadly new virus, BSAA captain Chris Redfield enlists the help of Agent Leon S. Kennedy and Professor Rebecca Chambers to bring down the death merchant and save New York City.
Directed by Takanori TsujimotoCast Kevin Dorman, Matthew Mercer, Erin Cahill, John DeMita, Fred TatascioreNetflixHulu -
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Arco
animation · adventure · fantasy · sci-fi
Ten-year-old Arco lives in a far future. During his first flight in his rainbow suit, he loses control and falls into the past. Iris, a girl his age from 2075, comes to his rescue and tries by any means to help send him back to his own era.
Directed by Ugo BienvenuCast Margot Ringard Oldra, Oscar Tresanini, Nathanaël Perrot, Alma Jodorowsky, Swann ArlaudHulu -
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Toy Story
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
Directed by John LasseterCast Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace ShawnHuluDisney Plus -
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Inspector Sun
animation · comedy · family · mystery
After being put on indefinite leave by his chief of police uncle, the highly intelligent and arrogant huntsman spider Inspector Sun boards a San Francisco bound seaplane. Joined by an intrepid young fan, Sun is pulled into a murder case where the turnout could affect both the insect and human worlds.
Directed by Julio Soto GurpideCast Jesús Barreda, Andrea Villaverde, Catherina Martínez, Txema Moscoso, Fernando CabreraHulu -
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Memoir of a Snail
animation · drama
Forcibly separated from her twin brother when they are orphaned, a melancholic misfit learns how to find confidence within herself amid the clutter of misfortunes and everyday life.
Directed by Adam ElliotCast Jacki Weaver, Sarah Snook, Charlotte Belsey, Agnes Davison, Mason LitsosHuluAMC+ -
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Finding Nemo
animation · adventure · comedy · family
Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, Lee UnkrichCast Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, Brad GarrettHulu -
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Kubo and the Two Strings
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy
Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
Directed by Travis KnightCast Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Brenda Vaccaro, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Meyrick MurphyHulu -
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Epic Tails
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
An adventurous mouse sets off to battle dangerous creatures in Ancient Greece, including Poseidon.
Directed by David AlauxCast Kaycie Chase, Christophe Lemoine, Emmanuel Curtil, Michel Tureau, Frantz ConfiacHulu -
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Dragon Ball Super: Broly
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.
Directed by Tatsuya NagamineCast Masako Nozawa, Aya Hisakawa, Ryô Horikawa, Toshio Furukawa, Takeshi KusaoHulu -
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Starship Troopers: Invasion
animation · action · fantasy · sci-fi
The troopers of two starships have joined forces to terminate a massive bug attack at a Federation outpost. Before the mission can be completed and the survivors evacuated, one ship abruptly departs and goes inexplicably dark. The remaining battle-hardened troopers race to the rescue only to discover that the threat from the bugs is about to hit home.
Directed by Shinji AramakiCast Luci Christian, David Matranga, Justin Doran, David Wald, Andrew LoveHulu -
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Billy Idol Should Be Dead
documentary · animation · biography · music
Punk legend turned pop sensation Billy Idol bares it all in this electrifying documentary, revealing his rise to fame, battle with addiction and triumphant comeback that captivated millions of fans worldwide.
Directed by Jonas ÅkerlundCast Billy Idol, Miley Cyrus, Billie Joe Armstrong, Duff McKagan, Steve JonesHulu -
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Ratatouille
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Remy, a resident of Paris, appreciates good food and has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to become a chef so he can create and enjoy culinary masterpieces to his heart's delight. The only problem is, Remy is a rat. When he winds up in the sewer beneath one of Paris' finest restaurants, the rodent gourmet finds himself ideally placed to realize his dream.
Directed by Brad Bird, Jan PinkavaCast Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano, Brian Dennehy, Peter SohnHulu -
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Boonie Bears: Time Twist
animation
When Vick gets a chance to start his life again as a logger, he must save his friends by embarking on an adventure through time and space.
Directed by Lin YongchangCast Chris Boike, Patrick Freeman, Kieran Katarey, Joseph S. Lambert, Siobhan LumsdenHulu -
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Pets on a Train
animation · action · comedy · family · thriller
When a train unexpectedly starts up, taking only pets with it, the animals discover that Hans, a badger with a grudge is behind it all. While the crash seems inevitable, the animals can count on Falcon, a roguish Raccoon who will do anything to save them.
Directed by Benoît Daffis, Jean-Christian TassyCast Damien Ferrette, Hervé Jolly, Kaycie Chase, Frantz Confiac, Emmanuel GarijoHulu -
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Dragonkeeper
animation · adventure · fantasy
Set in Han Imperial China, the plot follows the adventures of enslaved girl Ping with ancient dragon Long Danzi. Dragons had been banished from the kingdom. Ping, an orphan, finds one of the last remaining dragon eggs. Palace guards force Ping to run away in order to return the dragon egg to the ocean and save all dragons from extinction. Ping discovers that she is a true Dragonkeeper.
Directed by Jianping Li, Salvador SimóCast Bill Nighy, Mayalinee Griffiths, Anthony Howell, Bill Bailey, Andrew LeungHulu -
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Mavka: The Forest Song
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance
Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls for a human, a talented young musician named Lukas.
Directed by Oleh Malamuzh, Oleksandra Ruban, Yevheniy YermakCast Sarah Natochenny, Marc Thompson, Mike Pollock, Tyler Bunch, Alyson Leigh RosenfeldHulu -
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Just Super
animation · family
11-year-old gaming enthusiast Hedvig finds her life turned upside down when she is forced to replace her father as the town’s superhero much earlier than expected. But Hedvig is no superhero, and the challenges are far greater than her coaching father anticipated.
Directed by Rasmus A. SivertsenCast Hennika Huuse, Todd Bishop Monrad Vistven, Johannes Kjærnes, Tobias Santelmann, Kari SimonsenHulu -
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The Garfield Movie
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Garfield, the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.
Directed by Mark DindalCast Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas HoultHulu
Wrapping Up
Whether you want something funny, eerie, emotional, or adventurous, this roundup makes it easier to pick the right animated movie for the night. From classics like Toy Story to newer titles like Arco and Memoir of a Snail, there’s a strong mix here for adults, families, and anyone in between. Use this page as a quick starting point when you want a reliable recommendation without spending forever scrolling. Bookmark it and come back when you need another idea, because this page is updated regularly as Hulu’s lineup changes.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026