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Animation Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
2,526 animation movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
2010 · Fantasy
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Bonds Beyond Time
2010 · Fantasy
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
2010 · Animation
Pet Pals and Marco Polo’s Code
2010 · Adventure
A Sumo Wrestler’s Tail
2010 · Animation
Jericho: The Promise Fulfilled
2010 · Family
The Gruffalo
2009 · Family
Sita Sings the Blues
2009 · Fantasy
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
2009 · Fantasy
Yona Yona Penguin
2009 · Adventure
Eleanor’s Secret
2009 · Animation
A Town Called Panic
2009 · Animation
One Piece Film: Strong World
2009 · Animation
Space Battleship Yamato Resurrection
2009 · Action
Prep & Landing
2009 · Animation
Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!
2009 · Comedy
Professor Layton and the Eternal Diva
2009 · Animation
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard
2009 · Adventure
The Princess and the Frog
2009 · Fantasy
Planet 51
2009 · Adventure
Merry Madagascar
2009 · Animation
SpongeBob’s Truth or Square
2009 · Comedy
Fantastic Mr. Fox
2009 · Adventure
George and A.J.
2009 · Animation
A Christmas Carol
2009 · Drama
Astro Boy
2009 · Action
Boogie
2009 · Animation
The Rebirth of Buddha
2009 · Animation
Tales of Vesperia: The First Strike
2009 · Fantasy
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
2009 · Adventure
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009 · Comedy
Barbie and the Three Musketeers
2009 · Animation
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2009 · Adventure
Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure
2009 · Animation
Bionicle: The Legend Reborn
2009 · Adventure
Ponyo
2009 · Adventure
Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey!
2009 · Family
Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire
2009 · Drama
Cencoroll
2009 · Animation
Green Lantern: First Flight
2009 · Animation
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What Makes a Animation Movie? Animation Movies Explained
Animation films bring stories to life through the art of drawing, computer-generated imagery, or stop-motion techniques. These movies often feature vibrant visuals and imaginative worlds, appealing to audiences of all ages with their ability to create anything the imagination can conceive.
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