Animated films return in 2025 with Disney's Zootopia 2 and Pixar's Elio

In 2025, animated films are making a strong comeback, with major sequels like Disney's "Zootopia 2," DreamWorks' "The Bad Guys 2," and Nickelodeon's "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Square Pants." Original films such as Pixar's "Elio" and DreamWorks' "Dog Man" are also set to release. Netflix is expanding its animated offerings with titles like "In Your Dreams" and "K-Pop: Demon Hunters." Crunchyroll/Sony Pictures will present "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle," while three films from 2024 will qualify for the Oscars this season. Notable projects include Laika's "Wildwood," which follows a girl searching for her brother in a magical forest, and Roald Dahl's "The Twits," featuring a unique animation style. The animated landscape in 2025 promises a mix of beloved franchises and fresh stories.