Highest-Grossing Animated Films

Ne Zha 2, a Chinese animated sequel based on a mythological anti-hero, has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time with $2.1 billion in earnings. It surpasses global hits like Frozen II, The Lion King, and Inside Out 2, signaling a major shift in the global animation landscape.

📈 Ne Zha 2's $2.1 billion haul is largely domestic—most of its earnings came from China, with limited international release.

🎬 Inside Out 2 is Pixar’s most successful sequel to date, continuing the studio’s strategy of revisiting proven hits after a string of underperformers.

🦁 The Lion King (2019) listed here is a photorealistic remake, but still classified as animated due to its entirely CGI production.

❄️ Frozen II became the highest-grossing animated film globally in 2019 before being overtaken, driven heavily by international markets.

🎮 The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the highest-grossing video game adaptation ever, proving the global draw of gaming IP in film.