Animation Starter Pack

New to animation? Start with these essential movies.

A beginner-friendly introduction to animated movies across different styles, eras, and countries. This starter pack mixes hand-drawn classics, groundbreaking CG, anime, comedy, superhero storytelling, and modern visual experimentation.

8 titles in this list

  1. Toy Story (1995) — The movie that changed feature animation forever.
  2. The Lion King (1994) — Big emotion, unforgettable music, and one of animation’s defining classics.
  3. Spirited Away (2001) — A perfect introduction to the imagination and beauty of Studio Ghibli.
  4. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) — The movie that made mainstream animation feel visually new again.
  5. Shrek (2001) — Fairy tales, satire, and jokes that somehow worked for everyone.
  6. The Incredibles (2004) — A superhero movie that also happens to be one of Pixar’s best family stories.
  7. The Iron Giant (1999) — Simple, emotional, and one of the easiest animated classics to recommend.
  8. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) — A reminder that modern animation can still surprise you visually and emotionally.

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