The 5 highest-grossing cartoons of recent years

Moana 2 has broken the box office record for Disney’s animated film in the last five years. The cartoon, which tells the adventures of the 16-year-old daughter of the Polynesian chief and demigod Maui, grossed $225 million in the United States, surpassing the musical Wicked: A Tale of the Witch of the West and the historical drama Gladiator 2 at the box office. and $389 million worldwide. On this occasion, we decided to remember the highest-grossing cartoons of recent years.

“Puzzle 2”

Inside Out 2 became the highest-grossing animated film of 2024 and is now the highest-grossing animated film (and the eighth highest-grossing film of all time). The sequel tells the coming-of-age story of a young girl named Riley, who develops new emotions in addition to the five basic emotions, which forces her to have new experiences in different situations. The cartoon received high marks from viewers, critics and psychologists for its interesting concept and credible portrayal of the working of different parts of the brain.

“The Lion King”

The 1994 remake of The Lion King exceeded audiences’ expectations, captivating older kids and a new generation alike. The new version is realized with CGI graphics (not hand-drawn) and is supported by songs worked on by Hans Zimmer, Elton John and Beyoncé. For the most part, critics were unhappy with the frame-by-frame copying of the original. The film grossed $1.6 billion worldwide and broke many box office records, including the highest-grossing animated film of all time.

“Frozen 2”

The sequel, Frozen 2, grossed more than $1.45 billion at the global box office in 2019, becoming the third highest-grossing animated film and the second highest-grossing animated film in history. The plot tells about the sorceress Elsa and her sister Anna, who learn the secret of the Enchanted Forest and the death of their parents. The cartoon won the hearts of children and adults and received many prestigious awards and nominations.

“Super Mario Brothers in the Movies”

In fourth place on the list of highest-grossing cartoons is the adaptation of the movie “Super Mario Bros. in the Movies”, based on the game series of the same name. The film grossed $1.36 billion. The plot tells the story of the Mario brothers, who found themselves in the Mushroom Kingdom as a result of repairing a pipe. Finding themselves in a new place, the duo decide to save Princess Peach from the tyranny of the monster Bowser. The Mario siblings are voiced by Chris Pratt and Charlie Day, and Anya Taylor-Joy lends her voice to Princess Peach.

“Frozen”

The release of “Frozen” created the same excitement in animation that “Shrek” created at the time. The cartoon became innovative thanks to the destruction of fairy tale clichés such as love at first sight and the obligatory presence of a romantic streak for the hero. The fairy tale grossed $1.2 billion, making it the third highest-grossing cartoon of 2013 and currently sits at fifth place on the list. In addition, the cartoon “Frozen” received two Oscars and other prestigious awards in the categories “best animated film” and “best song” (Let It Go).