Unleash Your Inner Child: Upcoming Animated Movies of 2024

The world of animation can captivate anyone of any age. It has the ability to take us back in time and also into the future. With ground-breaking technology and animation, directors are nailing and pushing all the boundaries of animation. The craze for animated movies goes beyond the ages. Everybody waits eagerly for good animated movies. So, here are 4 animated movies that we all are desperately waiting to see on screen! Let’s get into it!!

Upcoming Animated Movies of 2024 That You Must Watch!

2024 was a good year for all cinema lovers. From Deadpool & Wolverine to It Ends With Us, this year served us with all the joys. But, 2024 is yet to give us some animated movies that the audiences have been desperately waiting for over the years. These sequels and additions to the movie franchise are a cherry on top for all of us! Here are 4 upcoming animated movies scheduled to be released in the later months of 2024!

1. Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King is a highly anticipated musical directed by Barry Jenkins. It is a prequel to the very famous animated movie, The Lion King. This movie will tell the audience the story of the two brave lions: Mufasa and Taka. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Mufasa: The Lion King will be in theatres on December 20, 2024. This movie will be filled with adventures and thrills. Be it a child or an adult, Mufasa: The Lion King will become everyone’s favourite when it is released.

Watching this in the cinema halls will be a treat to your eyes because director Barry Jenkins has blended live-action filmmaking techniques with animation. This movie stars some of the big names such as Blue Ivy Carter, Mads Mikkelsen, and Beyonce as voice actors. The mother-daughter duo, Blue Ivy and Beyonce, have voiced for Kiara and Nala respectively. Mads Mikkelsen has voiced the character Kiros. Mufasa has been voiced by Aaron Pierre who starred in the recent movie Rebel Ridge.

2. Moana 2

Another anticipated banger movie by Walt Disney Studios is Moana 2. The sequel of Moana has been directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux. The plot starts 3 years after the events that took place in Moana. The Disney water princess, Moana receives a call from her ancestors that reunites her with Maui, her demigod friend. They set their journey together to break the curse of Nalo on the island of Motufetu. This quest unites them with old and new enemies, Kakamora and Matangi. This movie is set to release on November 27, 2024, in the theatres!

We have our very favourite, Dwayne Johnson as Maui again. Auli’i Cravalho has voiced the main protagonist, Moana. Moana 2 will bring back a lot of nostalgia and emotions to the audience. It will take us back to when Moana was just a teenager and she first completed her quest. With music directors like Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foa’i, this sequel of Moana will break every record in the theatres once it is released!

3. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Based on the video game series by Sega, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is an upcoming animated movie filled with a lot of adventures. Directed by Jeff Fowler, the movie is a sequel and tells the story of Casey and Miller. The movie is set to release on December 20, 2024. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will have a plot where Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles will face a powerful and mysterious adventure. They have to defeat Shadow the Hedgehog and protect their planet. Filled with adventures and mysteries, this sequel will certainly grab your attention in the theatres.

Keanu Reeves is playing the villainous role of Shadow the Hedgehog. Ben Schwartz will be voicing the main protagonist, Sonic. Breaking Bad actress, Krysten Ritter has been cast as Director Rockwell. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be arriving just in time for Christmas. It was first mentioned in February 2022 that a third part will be added to this franchise. So after 2 years, this movie is releasing, so you can guess that the makers have put a lot of effort into this! We will be going to the theatres to watch the third edition. Will you?

4. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim

This upcoming anime fantasy movie is based on the book written by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings. Director Kenji Kamiyama has added his own twist to this movie to create a touch of anime. Distributed by Warner Bros. Productions, this movie will be released on December 13, 2024. The plot is set 183 years before the original The Lord of the Rings series. It tells the story of Helm Hammerhand and their fight against Dunlendings.

Actors like Christopher Lee and Brian Cox are playing some of the most important roles. Gaia Wise is playing Hera and Brian Cox is playing the role of Helm Hammerhand. Helm was the mighty and brave king of Rohan. He and his family fight against the Dunlendings to protect their kingdom. This brave tale will be a great action and fantasy movie to watch on the big screen. So, mark your calendars and make sure to visit your nearest theatre for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim!

Conclusion: Animated Movies and Their Anticipation

We all love a dessert after a meal, don’t we? Animated movies are like desserts. No matter how much you love thrillers and horror movies, animated movies will always be your comfort place. We have come to the end of the article on upcoming animated movies of 2024! Make sure you mark your calendars and set reminders on your phones for the above dates so that you don’t miss out on these movies! Let us know in the comments which animated movie you are most excited to see. Check out our website for more information and news! Till then, keep reading and keep smiling! See you 🙂