A take a look at prime animated moneymakers as of May 2020, from “The Lion King” to “Zootopia.” The numbers will not be adjusted for inflation.
Pixar Animation Studios
30. “The Incredibles” (2004)
Worldwide Gross: $633,019,734
In 2004, Brad Bird’s first Pixar outing wowed audiences with difficult animated motion scenes, cross-generational comedy and superhero mayhem.
29. “Sing” (2016)
Worldwide Gross: $634,151,679
Illumination’s animal-karaoke musical crooned its manner onto the record.
Disney
28. “Moana” (2016)
Worldwide Gross: $643,331,111
Disney’s Hawaii-set film scored two Oscar nominations, for Best Animated Feature and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s tune “How Far I’ll Go.”
26. “Ice Age: The Meltdown” (2006)
Worldwide Gross: $660,940,780
Fox’s 2006 prehistoric romp proved the success of the primary was no fluke.
Dreamworks Animation Studios
25. “Kung Fu Panda 2” (2011)
Worldwide Gross: $665,692,281
With the franchise’s expertise confirmed, DreamWorks Animation gave the world one other hit of comedy with this animated martial arts sequel in 2011.
Pixar Animation Studios
24. “Up” (2009)
Worldwide Gross: $735,099,082
The 2009 fan favourite demonstrated that authentic concepts with huge feelings might make huge cash.
Pixar Animation Studios
23. “Monsters University” (2013)
Worldwide Gross: $744,229,437
Ten years after the discharge of “Monsters Inc,” Pixar despatched followers again to highschool in a 2013 prequel.
Dreamworks Animation Studios
22. “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” (2012)
Worldwide Gross: $746,921,274
DreamWorks Animation’s “Madagascar” collection saved the studio afloat with a string of breezy successes, together with 2012’s third installment.
Dreamworks Animation Studio
21. “Shrek Forever After” (2010)
Worldwide Gross: $752,600,867
The huge inexperienced ogre’s closing chapter dropped in 2010.
Dreamworks Animation Studio
20. “Shrek the Third” (2007)
Worldwide Gross: $798,958,162
Made in 2007, this sequel proved there was nonetheless some fuel left on this fantasy mash-up comedy franchise.
Disney/Pixar
19. “Coco” (2017)
Worldwide Gross: $807,082,196
Directed by Lee Unkrich, this animated movie captured everybody’s hearts and even gained the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2018.