8 Best Animation Movies on Starz 2026
Browse 15 animated picks on Starz, from Big Trip 2 and Monster Zone to Alpha and Omega favorites, family fun, fantasy, and more.
If you’re hunting for the best animation movies on Starz, this lineup gives you a mix of family fun, wild adventures, and offbeat comedy without wasting your time. You’ll find crowd-pleasers like Big Trip 2: Special Delivery, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, and Wings, plus fantasy picks such as Monster Zone that bring a little extra imagination to the watchlist. Fans of action and nostalgia can also check out Street Fighter Alpha, while the Alpha and Omega films — from The Great Wolf Games to Family Vacation — keep the series charm going. With 15 titles on the page, it’s easy to jump in, compare moods, and choose the right movie for kids, teens, or a laid-back night in.
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Big Trip 2: Special Delivery
animation · adventure · comedy · family
It has been a year since Mic Mic and Oscar returned from their incredible adventure. And now, after a diabolical plan by Vulture to sabotage the delivery of the Grizzly cub to his opponent in the American presidential elections, Mic Mic, Oscar, Panda teenager and Stork set off on another great adventure as they ride a zeppelin to return little Grizzly to its rightful parents and save the American elections and the whole continent from an erupting volcano.
Directed by Natalya Nilova, Vasiliy RovenskiyCast Daniel Medvedev, Bernard Jacobsen, Stephen Thomas Ochsner, Liza Klimova, Kate LannStarz -
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Monster Zone
animation · adventure · family · fantasy · horror
An intelligent 15-year-old high school student is unexpectedly transferred to a boarding school where he opens a portal of monsters from another dimension.
Directed by Leopoldo AguilarCast Jamie Bell, Ruby Rose, Idzi Dutkiewicz, Ellie Piercy, Terry MynottStarz -
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Street Fighter Alpha
animation · action · fantasy · sci-fi
Increasingly disturbed by the dark energies building within him, Ryu is confronted by Shun, a boy claiming to be the brother he never knew. But before Ryu can consider whether Shun's timely appearance might be more than coincidental, Shun is kidnapped by Shadowlaw. To recover Shun, Ryu must undertake the ultimate journey of self-discovery and learn to control the power threatening to consume him.
Directed by Shigeyasu YamauchiCast Kane Kosugi, Kazuya Ichijô, Yumi Tôma, Tomomichi Nishimura, Ai OrikasaStarz -
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The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature
animation · kids & family · action & adventure · comedy · crime
When the evil mayor of Oakton decides to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place, Surly Squirrel and his ragtag group of animal friends need to band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.
Directed by Cal BrunkerCast Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph, Bobby Cannavale, Bobby Moynihan, Isabela MercedStarz -
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Sea Level
animation · adventure · comedy · family
Pup, a bamboo shark, discovers egg sacs while playing around the ocean with his friends. When he sees human poachers stealing the eggs from his reef, Pup makes it his mission to save his family. As he leaves the sea and enters the beautiful, yet dangerous, world of humans he'll prove he isn't too small to save his family.
Directed by Aun Hoe GohCast Maxwell Vreeland Andrew, Steven Bones, Colin Chong, Chi-Ren Choong, Jason CottomStarz -
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The Snow Queen 2: Magic of the Ice Mirror
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy
After the trolls' victory over the Snow Queen, Orm claims that he is destined to marry the princess and inherit great power.
Directed by Alex TsitsilinCast Ivan Okhlobystin, Anna Shurochkina, Garik Kharlamov, Anna Khilkevich, Olga ZubkovaStarz -
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Yellowbird
animation · comedy · kids & family · made in europe
Yellowbird lives in the ruins of an old house. He lacks the confidence to leave his home, no matter how much Bug, his labybird friend, tries to convince him to go out into the world. Attempts to toughen him up have had little success, so Bug seizes an opportunity that leaves Yellowbird unexpectedly finding himself the new leader of the flock that is migrating to Africa. Still, lacking faith in his own abilities and with danger and imminent failure lurking around every corner, our feathered hero is forced to either find the strength required to work with the team or bow out and stay hidden away forever.
Directed by Christian De VitaCast Arthur Dupont, Sara Forestier, Bruno Salomone, Pierre Richard, Isabelle RenauldStarz -
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The Little Penguin Pororo's Racing Adventure
animation · family · sport
Curious little penguin Pororo and his friends accidentally cause an airplane to make an emergency landing in their home of Pororo Village. On the airplane are some turtles being shipped to Northpia to deliver ice sleds, or racing ice cars. Nevertheless, Pororo and his friends believe that the turtles are racers, and the turtles end up giving the gang at Pororo Village some lessons and passing on the championship spirit. In the end, Pororo and his friends follow the turtles to Northpia to participate in the race. Upon arriving at icily beautiful Northpia's race, Pororo and his friends wind up unlikely front-runners, ahead of the polar bears, and make it to the finals. However, a more complicated course awaits Pororo and his friends- as does their strongest adversary yet.
Directed by Choi Dong-hoon, Kim Hyun-Ho, Mychal Simka, Young Kyun Park, Shin Tae-raCast Sun Lee, Mi Ja Lee, Hwan Chin Kim, Su Jung Ham, So-yeong HongStarz
Wrapping Up
This collection makes it simple to find an animated movie that fits your mood, whether you want laughs, adventure, or something the whole family can enjoy together. From newer picks like Big Trip 2: Special Delivery to familiar favorites like The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, there’s enough variety here to keep your queue interesting. Bookmark this page and come back when you need a fresh pick, because it’s updated regularly to reflect what’s worth watching next on Starz.
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Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Starz. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026