20 Best Animation Movies on Netflix 2026
Explore 20 animated Netflix picks, from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse to The Prince of Egypt, plus fresh action, family, and fantasy favorites.
If you’re trying to find animated films worth your time on Netflix, this list makes the choice much easier. It mixes crowd-pleasers and deeper cuts, from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and The Prince of Egypt to Antz, The Angry Birds Movie 2, and the fast-moving Resident Evil: Vendetta. We also include newer and upcoming picks like GOAT, Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, and Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, so the page stays useful for a wide range of tastes. Whether you want action, adventure, family fun, or fantasy, you’ll find something here that fits the mood. With 20 titles total, this guide helps you jump straight to the strongest animated options streaming on Netflix.
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.
Directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney RothmanCast Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree HenryNetflix -
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The Prince of Egypt
animation · adventure · drama · family · fantasy · musical
The strong bond between two Royal Egyptian brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
Directed by Brenda Chapman, Steve Hickner, Simon WellsCast Val Kilmer, Ralph Fiennes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sandra Bullock, Jeff GoldblumNetflix -
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GOAT
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · sport
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.
Directed by Tyree Dillihay, Adam RosetteCast Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry, Aaron Pierre, Nicola CoughlanNetflix -
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Antz
animation · adventure · comedy · family
A neurotic worker ant in love with a rebellious princess rises to unlikely stardom when he switches places with a soldier. Signing up to march in a parade, he ends up under the command of a bloodthirsty general. But he's actually been enlisted to fight against a termite army.
Directed by Eric Darnell, Tim JohnsonCast Woody Allen, Dan Aykroyd, Anne Bancroft, Jane Curtin, Danny GloverNetflix -
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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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Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe
animation · action · drama · sci-fi
Hathaway Noa's fight against the Earth Federation continues, culminating in a terrorist attack on Adelaide's government conference. Gigi Andalucia remains crucial, her influence embodying the "witch" figure.
Directed by Shûkô MuraseCast Jun'ichi Suwabe, Kenshô Ono, Reina Ueda, Soma Saito, Caleb YenNetflix -
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Minions
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · sci-fi
Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
Directed by Kyle Balda, Pierre CoffinCast Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve CooganNetflixPeacock Premium -
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The Angry Birds Movie 2
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family
Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.
Directed by Thurop Van Orman, John RiceCast Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Bill Hader, Rachel BloomNetflix -
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THE RIBBON HERO
action & adventure · animation · drama · fantasy
When the monstrous Nergal devastates her kingdom, Princess Sapphire reawakens as the Ribbon Hero and fights to save her new home from the same dark fate.
Directed by Yûki IgarashiCast Saya, Dawn Anderson, Debidebi Debiru, Ren Hanami, Yoshimasa HosoyaNetflix -
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Grave of the Fireflies
animation · drama · war
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
Directed by Isao TakahataCast Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Kôzô HashidaNetflix -
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Scarlet
animation · action · adventure · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
After failing to avenge her father's murder, Princess Scarlet, wakes up in the "Land of the Dead." In this world filled with madness, if she does not achieve her revenge against her nemesis and reach the "No End Place," she will become "Void" and cease to exist. Can Scarlet find a way to live at the end of her endless journey?
Directed by Mamoru HosodaCast Mana Ashida, Masaki Okada, Masachika Ichimura, Kōji Yakusho, Yuki SaitôNetflix -
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Sing
animation · comedy · family · musical
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
Directed by Garth Jennings, Christophe LourdeletCast Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. ReillyNetflixPeacock Premium -
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The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones
animation · action · adventure · fantasy · horror · mystery · romance
In New York City, Clary Fray, a seemingly ordinary teenager, learns that she is descended from a line of Shadowhunters — half-angel warriors who protect humanity from evil forces. After her mother disappears, Clary joins forces with a group of Shadowhunters and enters Downworld, an alternate realm filled with demons, vampires, and a host of other creatures. Clary and her companions must find and protect an ancient cup that holds the key to her mother's future.
Directed by Harald ZwartCast Lily Collins, Jamie Campbell Bower, Kevin Zegers, Jemima West, Robert SheehanNetflix -
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Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look
animation · short · action · crime
See the premiere of an extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, the next evolution in the groundbreaking Grand Theft Auto series.
Cast Manni L. Perez, Dylan RourkeNetflix -
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Minions: The Rise of Gru
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · sci-fi
A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.
Directed by Kyle Balda, Brad Ableson, Jonathan del ValCast Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle YeohNetflix -
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Loving Vincent
animation · drama · mystery
A young man arrives at the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist's final letter and ends up investigating his final days there.
Directed by DK Welchman, Hugh WelchmanCast Douglas Booth, Josh Burdett, Holly Earl, Robin Hodges, Chris O'DowdNetflix -
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Shark Tale
animation · adventure · comedy · family · thriller
Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea creature would guess: He's a vegetarian. When a lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and Lenny becomes an outcast, the two form an unlikely friendship.
Directed by Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson, Rob LettermanCast Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Jack Black, Angelina JolieNetflix -
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David
animation · drama · kids & family
From his mother's songs to his clash with Goliath, David's journey from humble shepherd to anointed king tests the limits of faith, courage, and love--culminating in a battle for the soul of a kingdom.
Directed by Phil Cunningham, Brent DawesCast Brandon Engman, Brian Stivale, Shahar Tavoch, Aaron Tavaler, HectorNetflix -
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The Boss Baby
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
A story about how a new baby's arrival impacts a family, told from the point of view of a delightfully unreliable narrator, a wildly imaginative 7 year old named Tim.
Directed by Tom McGrathCast Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel, Lisa Kudrow, Tobey MaguireNetflix -
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Despicable Me 3
animation · adventure · comedy · crime · family · sci-fi
Gru and his wife Lucy must stop former '80s child star Balthazar Bratt from achieving world domination.
Directed by Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric GuillonCast Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier EllisNetflix
Wrapping Up
This roundup is built to save you time and point you toward animated movies that are actually worth queuing up. From big-name favorites to newer releases and future additions, the mix gives you plenty of choices across action, adventure, family, and fantasy. If you want an easy place to revisit when you need a streaming pick, bookmark this page and come back later. It’s updated regularly, so the lineup stays current as Netflix changes its library.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this list updated?
We refresh this list regularly as titles are added or removed from streaming catalogs, so rankings and availability stay current.
Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch these?
Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Netflix. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
How are these animation movies ranked?
We rank by a combination of audience rating and current popularity, so you're seeing the animation titles people are actually watching right now, not just an old fixed list.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026