In this article, we will break down the major theatrical releases, the hidden gems, and the streaming exclusives that defined the year in animation.
Pixar’s “Zootopia with fire & water” is a gorgeous immigrant romance. The animation of fire (Ember) and water (Wade) interacting is technically brilliant. However, the script plays predictable beats—forbidden love, generational pressure, “follow your heart.” Pro: Beautiful world-building; tearjerker third act. Con: Feels like a B-tier Pixar film; the allegory is too on-the-nose. list of animated movies in 2023