We all grew up on fancy cartoons and lively animation movies. From Disney Pixar to Sony Pictures Animation movies, we never missed a thing! Hollywood has been making us happy for a decade now.
With innumerable apps, websites, and OTT platforms, technology has come a long way. The options we have today are amazing, and watching animated films has become much easier now. Having access to all genres and content seems like a luxury that we did not have years ago.
Animation movies are an addiction. You often don’t seem to move your eyes inches away from the screen. The love, colors, and strong bond bind the characters. The surreal concepts transport you to another dimension, an escape from reality and worldly issues.
20 of the Best Sony Animation Movies.
1. Peter Rabbit
- Director: Will Gluck
- Writer: Rob Lieber and Will Gluck
- Cast: Margot Robbie, Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson, Elizabeth Debicki, Daisy Ridley, Sam Neill, Colin Moody, and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 63%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
A family of rabbits makes their home in Mr. McGregor’s garden. Soon after McGregor’s extended kinfolk grow aware of these little creatures, their world is turned upside down. Peter Rabbit and his three sisters are on their way to building a defensive wall.
New issues strike for Peter’s mini household. Peter Rabbit is the best choice if you’re looking for something with talking rabbits! He is willing to sacrifice the world for his humble abode.
2. Hotel Transylvania
- Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
- Writer: Peter Baynham, Robert Smigel
- Cast: Selena Gomez, Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, David Spade, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, and others
- IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 45%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
Adam Sandler, who voices the main character of Hotel Transylvania, Count Dracula, owns a 7-star retreat for unlikely creatures. Dracula is also a daunting father when his overprotective and overbearing nature toward his daughter Mavis strikes him hard in the face.
Hotel Transylvania is a must-watch for your weekend bucket list! In the midst when monsters are welcomed in the resort, an unusual human makes an unexpected knock, leading to twists and turns between the father-daughter duo. They resolve little fireballs and end up getting hitched in the end! This movie will make your jaws hurt and your stomach run with laughter.
3. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
- Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
- Writer: Rob Greenberg, Phil Lord, Chris Miller
- Cast: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Bruce Campbell, Mr. T, Bobb’e J. Thompson, Benjamin Bratt, Neil Patrick Harris, among others
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 86%
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
If you have heard of the phrase, “biting off more than you can chew,” Sony’s animated film Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs sends morals that this world needs to learn. The plot of this movie is more quirky than ever, from munching only on sardines to an inventor trying to rescue townspeople from the worst-hit crisis.
Too much food ain’t good for you, honey! There’s a reason why he’s called a failed inventor who turns water into food. Well, when things go away, that’s when he realizes he has bitten more than he can chew.
4. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
- Director: Ari Sandel
- Writer: Rob Lieber, Darren Lemke
- Cast: Jack Black, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Madison Iseman, Caleel Harris, Wendi McLendon-Covey, among others
- IMDb Rating: 5.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 47%
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
Goosebumps 2 caused a lot of uproars when it was first released. It could get a little scary for children who watch animated films. This movie seemed more of an experiment. From the character designs to the concept, this movie is nothing but surreal.
While wiping down a dilapidated shack, characters Sam and Sonny unearth an ancient and sacred manuscript. The power lies in those secret texts. Things no more seem ordinary when a dimwit ventriloquist is alive again.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Slappy Behind The Scenes Interview pic.twitter.com/RCYe5Qh8Kc
— Horror4Kids (@horror4kids) January 23, 2022
5. Spider-Man: “Into the Spider-Verse”
- Director: Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, Rodney Rothman
- Writer: Phil Lord, Rodney Rothman
- Cast: Jake Johnson, Phil Lord, Oscar Isaac, Shameik Moore, Chris Pine, Zoë Kravitz, Hailee Steinfeld, Post Malone,
- IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 97%
- Platforms Available: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
This Spider-Verse is unlike any other Spiderman franchise you have watched! There is magic, powers, and fighting against all odds. Superhero fans will definitely love this iconic animated film.
Teenager Miles Morales has got everything going for him, but one-day, things drastically change when a spider bites him in the butt. He has the power to change the universe with the tip of his finger! This teen is turned into a spiderman as puzzling powers tangle his world.
6. Angry Birds Movie 2
- Director: Thurop Van Orman
- Writer: Peter Ackerman, Eyal Podell, Jonathon E. Stewart
- Cast: Nicki Minaj, Dove Cameron, Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones, Rachel Bloom, Sterling K. Brown, and Bill Harder, among others
- IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 73%
- Platforms Available: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
The famous animated movie, Angry Birds 2 focuses on feathered friends and pigs’ conflicts. They take their quarrels to the next level. More than angry, their squeaky, quirky, and gullible sides are super cute.
From an island covered by ice cream to utterly destroying the lives of pigs and birds, the war between birds is inevitably a perfect treat for your weekend gateway. Children and people of all ages will admire this animated film.
7. SMURFS: The Lost Village
- Director: Kelly Asbury
- Writer: Stacey Harman, Pamela Ribon, Peyo
- Cast: Julia Roberts, Gordon Ramsay, Ellie Kemper, Demi Lovato, Mandy Patinkin, Meghan Trainor, Rainn Wilson, Kelly Asbury, and Joe Manganiello, among others
- IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 40%
- Platforms Available: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
If you have loved watching Smurfs, part 1, the second installment, Lost Village, will catch your attention! The movie is crammed with adventurous sequences and is a thrilling experience for moviegoers. A lost village is a mystical place filled with mystical mortals, but to reach it, 13 smurfs have to pass through a forbidden forest. A basket of secrets is disclosed on their exciting expedition.
8. Open Season: Scared Silly
- Director: David Feiss
- Writer: Carlos Kotkin
- Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence, Donny Lucas, Peter Kelamis, Debra Messing, and others
- IMDb Rating: 5/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: %
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
As the name suggests, Open Season is a film that will grip movie addicts until the end. The backdrop is subtle yet quirky. Things turn wild when an ex-poacher named Shaw exploits the fact that all creatures are stuck believing that a wild wolf is weak to revive a hunting segment.
The hunting season has to shut down forever but to do that. Those creatures need to chase down the wolf. This movie is unlike other animated ones, and its fast-paced genre will keep watchers on their toes.
9. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
- Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
- Writer: Michael McCullers, Genndy Tartakovsky
- Cast: Andy Samberg, Chrissy Teigen, Joe Jonas, David Spade, Adam Sandler, Kathryn Hahn, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Keegan-Michael Key, and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 62%
- Platforms Available: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
One of the most adored animated films of all time, Hotel Transylvania’s Summer Vacation offers a house full of madness. This time, the daunting Dracula takes on a summer vacation by saying goodbye to his lavish resort. Along with his beastly family, they vacay on a luxurious cruise. From lunar nights to water sports, the monster fam is in for a treat!
The cruise trip sails smoothly until sour events hit them. Dracula’s love affair turns into a horrible experience when a can of worms is opened. You can enjoy this fun tale of hideous creatures with family and friends!
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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018) pic.twitter.com/k5ADcdOhVr— Lavender Possum 💜 (@LazlabzMedia) April 19, 2022
10. Surf’s Up
- Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck
- Writer: Don Rhymer, Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, and others
- Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods, Jon Heder, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Mario Cantone, Diedrich Bader, and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 79%
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, HBO
Based on a true story, Sony Pictures Entertainment-backed animated film Surf’s Up is a delight for animation fans! If you love penguins, watch them surfing and competing against one another.
When Cody Maverick enters Pen Gu Island, he is keen to get recognition. But, there’s more than what meets the eye for surfing champ Cody! American actor Shia Labeouf has provided the voice for the main character, Cody.
11. The Star
- Director: Timothy Reckart
- Writer: Carlos Kotkin, Simon Moore
- Cast: Tyler Perry, Tracy Morgan, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, Anthony Anderson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steven Yeun, and Christopher Plummer, among others
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 43%
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
The movie is filled with the flair of comedy and a strong cast. Oprah Winfrey and Mariah Carey have beautifully lent their scintillating voices to star characters. This is Oprah’s first movie in the world of animation.
The juvenile mill donkey is unsettling and steadfast in his deeds. He is highly superstitious and encounters a star. He interprets the star as an indication that his life will soon transform.
12. Wish Dragon
- Director: Chris Appelhans
- Writer: Chris Appelhans, Xiaocao Liu
- Cast: Jimmy Wong, John Cho, Aaron Yoo, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Will Yun Lee, Ronny Chieng, and others
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 68%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
This is not an ordinary story of whims and fairies. Everyone dreams of a king-sized lifestyle, and Wang does it best until an elderly man gifts him a teapot. The tale of Wishdragon takes a turn when a dragon pops out of the teapot.
The wish dragon turns the impossible into possible as he uses his magical powers to fulfill the lifelong desires and wishes of Wang. The love story blossoms and the rest soon turn surreal for Wang!
13. Monster House
- Director: Gil Kenan
- Writer: Dan Harmon, Rob Schrab, Pamela Pettler
- Cast: Steven Spielberg, Catherine O’Hara, Jason lee, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kevin James, Nick cannon, Mitchel Musso, Jon Heder, Spencer Locke, and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 75%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
A house turns into a monstrous, living, and breathing thing. Such wild experiences are encountered by three children who find it difficult to escape from the horrors of this 2-story mansion.
The Monster House is one of the most popular animated films liked by people of all ages. This flick teemed with horror and comedy and will indeed gauge your sensibilities.
14. Vivo
- Director: Kirk DeMicco
- Writer: Kirk DeMicco, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Peter Barsocchini
- Cast: Zoe Saldaña, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ynairaly Simo, Lidya Jewett, Rich Moore, Ynairaly Simo, Juan de Marcos González, Leslie David Baker and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 86%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
Vivo is based on the fantastic concept of pets. A cute honey bear pet Kinkajou traverses on a musical escapade. He juggles through life by singing for crowds of people alongside his owner. On his way, he makes incredible connections and recoups the novelty of life.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alex Lacamoire created the music for the Vivo film. Ranging from rumba, reggaeton, charanga, etc., are quirky to hear! While digging an act of courage, music reveals a different world for Vivo.
15. Arthur Christmas
- Director: Sarah Smith
- Writer: Peter Baynham, Sarah Smith
- Cast: Joan Cusack, Dominic West, Eva Longoria, Sarah Smith, James McAvoy, Bill Nighy, Hugh Laurie, and Laura Linney, among others
- IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 92%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
Any movie laced around a Christmas theme makes the holiday season much more fun. Arthur Christmas is based on Santa Claus with a twist! This Santa is unlike other Santas. He operates from a high-functioning tech factory under the surface of the North Pole.
Things suddenly change when Santa misses one child out of millions. Santa’s son Arthur becomes the hero of the day! His mission to deliver a present succeeds in the end.
16. The Mitchells vs. the Machines
- Director: Michael Rianda
- Writer: Jeff Rowe, Mike Rianda
- Cast: Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Madeleine McGraw, Mike Rianda, Alex Hirsch, Danny McBride, Eric André, and others
- IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 97%
- Platforms Available: Netflix
The initial years of film school can become challenging, but for Katie Mitchell, her first day turns into a wild road trip. No, she doesn’t go alone. Instead, her dog, awesome parents, and younger brother accompany her on this crazy expedition.
When innovative technology takes over the world, Mitchells have to save themselves. How will they halt this tech revolution from rising further?
Let it out, PAL pic.twitter.com/pLZ4dOLV6U
— The Mitchells vs. The Machines (@MitchellsMovie) November 16, 2022
17. The Pirates! Band of Misfits
- Director: Peter Lord
- Writer: Gideon Defoe
- Cast: Hugh Grant, Salma Hayek, Peter Lord, Martin Freeman, David Tennant, Al Roker, Anton Yelchin, Brendan Gleeson, Ashley Jensen, and others
- IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 86%
- Platforms Available: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video
Suppose you enjoy watching the world of pirates, The Pirates! Band of Misfits is a treat for your eyes! The plot of this fun movie unfolds when a clan of pirates travels to London and sets up a planned meeting with Charles Darwin. A walking-talking chimp and a rival seek to destroy all of them at once.
The Pirates! Band of Misfits is based on a best-selling book penned by Gideon Defoe, The Pirates! (In an Adventure With Scientists). Not many people will resonate with the movie, but children under 13 will relish such an animated film to the fullest.
18. The Emoji Movie
- Director: Tony Leondis
- Writer: Tony Leondis, Eric Siegel, Mike White, John Robert Hoffman
- Cast: Sofía Vergara, James Corden, Jake T. Austin, Maya Rudolph, Christina Aguilera, Patrick Stewart, Anna Faris, Tony Leondis, T.J. Miller and others
- IMDb Rating: 3.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 6%
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
The Emoji Movie is a special treat for children fascinated by the pop of color. The story focuses on Gene, who wears the hat of an emoji with multiple expressions. Things don’t go well for Gene, who, after fiddling with a love-laced message from Alex.
Gene is convicted of being removed. Having a crush and impressing her seems essential for Alex, but Gene makes it go away. What next? This movie is fun for kids who love to watch quirky content and out-of-the-box animated films.
19. Eight Crazy Nights
- Director: Seth Kearsley
- Writer: Brooks Arthur, Allen Covert, Brad Issacs, Adam Sandler
- Cast: Adam Sandler, Tyra Banks, Jackie Sandler, Rob Schneider, Seth Kearsley, Allen Covert, Stanley Sandler, Jon Lovitz, Ann Wilson, and others
- IMDb Rating: 5.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 12%
- Platforms Available: HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video
Too mainstream for kids, Davey, the most lively and central character of Eight Crazy Nights, goes on a party spree. Soon, Davey’s party popper schedule ends in a legal coup. He has to abide by the laws by serving as a community person.
This Sony Pictures Animation film will make you crack up with laughter. However, the content is not suitable for all ages due to its adult genre. The characters in the movie are Jewish-based. It is also deemed the first animated film by Adam Sandler.
20. Popeye 3D
- Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
- Writer: Genndy Tartakovsky
- Cast: Tom Kenny
- IMDb Rating: /10
- Rotten Tomatoes Rating: %
- Platforms Available: Amazon Prime Video
This is one of the first of its kind from Sony Pictures Animation that no one expected. Ever since Popeye 3D was released, people have rushed to the movie theater. Many still remember Popeye as their favorite childhood cartoon. The iconic figure of Popeye has remained in the pop-culture eye to date.
The movie is crammed with heartwarming moments that will melt your heart. Popeye has aged 75 years backward and looks as polished as a fine wine. On this journey, Popeye seeks some unanswered questions and is on the lookout for his irretrievable father.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are Sony Animation’s upcoming movies?
Ans: Sony Animation’s upcoming movies are “Fixed,” which is the story of an average, all-around good dog who is in love with the show dog next door. “Black Knight,” tells the story of a highly skilled and faithful knight and “Tut” is an afro-futuristic, coming-of-age take on the story of Tutankhamun, the boy king, that will take audiences on a journey through Ancient Egypt.
Q2: What are Sony Pictures Animation R-rated movies?
Ans: “Fixed,” the studio’s first R-rated comedy, is the story of an average, all-around good dog who is in love with the show dog next door, and what happens when he learns that he is going to get neutered in the morning. What does a dog do with his last night out with his besties?
