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Christmas movies: the best Animation titles

Christmas movies in the “Animation” genre by popularity (at least 50 TMDB votes), with the top rated titles, the latest releases and where to watch them online in the United States.

The top rated « Animation » movies

Latest releases

Most popular

About « Animation » movies

The “Animation” genre includes 165 movies listed on TMDB with at least 50 user votes. The most popular right now are The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), The Grinch (2018) and The Polar Express (2004).

The top rated « Animation » movies include Klaus (2019, 8.2/10), Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (2012, 8.1/10) and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- (2023, 8.0/10). This ranking covers works released from 1941 to 2023. The genre’s 20 most popular movies have an average rating of 6.9/10.

« Animation » movies are often also classified as « Family », « Comedy » and « Fantasy ». Latest releases in the genre: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (December 5, 2025), Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (November 27, 2025) and A Mouse Hunt for Christmas (November 6, 2025).

Frequently asked questions

What are the best « Animation » movies?

According to TMDB user ratings: Klaus (2019, 8.2/10), Scooby-Doo! Haunted Holidays (2012, 8.1/10), Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -The First Kiss That Never Ends- (2023, 8.0/10), Tokyo Godfathers (2003, 7.9/10) and The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya (2010, 7.9/10).

What « Animation » movies should I watch right now?

The most popular right now are The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, 7.8/10), The Grinch (2018, 6.9/10), The Polar Express (2004, 6.7/10), Rise of the Guardians (2012, 7.4/10) and A Christmas Carol (2009, 6.9/10).

What are the latest « Animation » movies?

The most recent releases are Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (December 5, 2025), Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (November 27, 2025), A Mouse Hunt for Christmas (November 6, 2025), A Paw Patrol Christmas (November 28, 2025) and The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful (December 17, 2024).

Where to watch « Animation » movies online?

Each title page lists the platforms offering the title in the United States (subscription, rental, purchase), according to JustWatch. You can also browse movies by platform.

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