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
1 Oscar nomination
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 DavidHuluPeacock PremiumMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Hotel Transylvania
animation · comedy · family · fantasy
Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. One special weekend, Dracula has invited all his best friends to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Dracula catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but the party really starts when one ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel and changes everything!
Directed by Genndy TartakovskyCast Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran DrescherHuluParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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ParaNorman
1 Oscar nomination
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-PlasseHuluPeacock PremiumMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle
animation · action · adventure · fantasy · thriller
The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Hikaru KondôCast Zach Aguilar, Saeko Akiho, Yohei Azakami, Ryan Bartley, Johnny Yong BoschNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Kubo and the Two Strings
2 Oscar nominations
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 MurphyHuluPeacock PremiumMaxMore details on IMDb →
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Ratatouille
Won 1 Oscar 5 nominations
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 SohnHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Toy Story 2
1 Oscar nomination
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
Directed by John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, Lee UnkrichCast Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don RicklesHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Toy Story
3 Oscar nominations Best Original Screenplay (1996)
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 PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Robot Dreams
1 Oscar nomination Best Animated Feature (2024)
animation · comedy · drama · family
A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?
Directed by Pablo BergerCast Ivan LabandaHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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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 TatascioreNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Jujutsu Kaisen 0
animation · action · fantasy
Yuta Okkotsu is a nervous high school student who is suffering from a serious problem—his childhood friend Rika has turned into a curse and won't leave him alone. Since Rika is no ordinary curse, his plight is noticed by Satoru Gojo, a teacher at Jujutsu High, a school where fledgling exorcists learn how to combat curses. Gojo convinces Yuta to enroll, but can he learn enough in time to confront the curse that haunts him?
Directed by Sunghoo ParkCast Megumi Ogata, Kana Hanazawa, Yûichi Nakamura, Takahiro Sakurai, Mikako KomatsuNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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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 CabreraHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Memoir of a Snail
1 Oscar nomination Best Animated Feature (2025)
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+More details on IMDb → -
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Suzume
animation · adventure · drama · fantasy
Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzume embarks on a journey to set things right.
Directed by Makoto ShinkaiCast Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura, Eri Fukatsu, Shôta Sometani, Sairi ItôNetflixHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Finding Nemo
Won 1 Oscar 4 nominations
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 GarrettHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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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 ConfiacHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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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 KusaoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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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 LumsdenHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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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 LoveHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Arco
1 Oscar nomination Best Animated Feature (2026)
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 ArlaudHuluMore details on IMDb →
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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