Dianne Jackson's The Snowman remains one of the most audacious experiments in animated storytelling ever broadcast. Based on Raymond Briggs' picture book, this commission for the UK's Channel 4 strips away dialogue entirely, and trusts movement, music, and atmosphere to carry its narrative weight.

That brings us to this list’s guiding sentiment, because while good animation is plentiful, vital selections meet a different bar. Vital, by Merriam-Webster’s definition, implies a work that is “tending to renew or refresh the living,

Christmas stories are about transformation, loneliness, kindness and second chances - all things animation handles especially well.

Explore the state of animation in 2025 and discover the year's top releases — from "KPop Demon Hunters" to "Zootopia 2" and more.

As great as Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters is, we think animated movies like Spirited Away, Coco, and How to Train Your Dragon are far superior.

Oscars Best Animated Feature Predictions include "KPop Demon Hunters," "Zootopia 2," "Arco," "Little Amelie," "Elio" and "Demon Slayer."

Vincent Arogya is a Contributor for GameRant from India. He brings over a decade of writing experience spanning across a variety of industries, including digital gaming publications. Super Mario Bros was how Vincent delved into the world of video games, a ...