9 Must-Watch Animated Movies That Explore the Depths of Imagination

1. Monster House

Embark on a thrilling journey with 2006's Monster House, where a young hero must convince adults about a haunted and sentient house. Director Gil Kenan masterfully blends comedy with horror elements, creating a spine-tingling experience for the whole family.

Bones looking spooky in Monster House

2. Soul

Pixar's 2020 comedy, Soul, re-imagines the afterlife as a colorful bureaucracy. Dive into a fast-paced adventure as Jamie Foxx's jazz musician and Tina Fey's cynical old soul strive to reunite the hero's soul with his body in this existential journey.

Joe Gardner (Jamie Foxx) as a disembodied soul in the afterlife in Pixar's Soul

3. Turning Red

Experience the visually dazzling world of Pixar's 2022 hit, Turning Red, a coming-of-age story with a twist. Follow a young girl navigating the challenges of puberty and the transformative power of becoming a giant red panda in this heartwarming and relatable tale.

The red panda in Turning Red hanging from a fire escape

4. ParaNorman

Join the outcast hero of 2012's ParaNorman, who can communicate with the dead. When a curse brings the town's long-dead residents back to life, Norman's unique abilities become essential in battling the undead hordes.

Norman with zombies in ParaNorman

5. Inside Out

Delve into the mind-bending world of 2015's Inside Out, where emotions take center stage. Witness the battle for dominance in a young girl's mind as Fear, Disgust, and Sadness come to life, offering a unique perspective on the complexity of human emotions.

Emotions Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Sadness standing in front of console in Inside Out 2

6. Hotel Transylvania

Step into the zany world of Hotel Transylvania, a 2012 hit horror comedy suitable for all ages. Join Dracula and his monster friends in a hilarious adventure that proves there's nothing to fear from the outside world, especially when love is involved.

Count Dracula, Mavis, and Jonathan in Hotel Transylvania

7. Coraline

Explore the eerie world of 2009's Coraline, a stop-motion animation that tackles heavy themes with a spooky tone. Follow Coraline as she discovers a portal to a parallel reality, leading her on a sinister journey that tests her courage and resilience.

Coraline with a birthday cake in coraline

8. Monsters, Inc.

Revisit the iconic Pixar hit, Monsters, Inc., where the monsters in the closet are not what they seem. Discover a world where monsters scare up energy from screams in a heartwarming tale that humanizes childhood fears in a playful and original way.

Monsters Inc Sully

9. Song of the Sea

Journey into the hidden world of faeries with 2015's Song of the Sea, an Irish indie gem. Follow young siblings as they uncover mystical secrets and face challenges that test the bonds of family in a poignant and touching story.

Song of the Sea's main character Saoirse looking down on pond