Best 15 Animated Movies on Max in May 2024

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Written By William Butterworth

Will Butterworth first started reporting on entertainment news when he was a kid in Barney pajamas giving news reports to his parents while sitting in a cardboard box. Now, he still sits in a cardboard box, but his audience has grown in number (at least that's what his mom tells him). Entertainment junkies unite!

Live-action films are often restricted by what actual people can do. Animated films don’t have that restriction. You can find some of the most creative and compelling animated movies on Max right now. Take a look.

The Iron Giant (1999)

The Iron Giant
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When a giant robot falls to Earth, a boy discovers him and ends up becoming his friend. Unfortunately, the government is also after the robot to destroy him. It’s up to Hogarth to defend his friend against the might of the army.

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Fantastic Mr.
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A fox who lives in the city can’t quite help his old urges in raiding farms. Unfortunately, after a raid goes wrong, his community comes under threat by the farmer. He must use his wily ways to keep everyone safe.

The Lego Movie (2014)

The Lego Movie
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When an evil tyrant threatens the Lego World, a normal construction worker ends up enlisted into the fight to bring him down. He’ll rub elbows with other Lego heroes like Batman, Han Solo, and Gandalf.

Coraline (2009)

Coraline
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Creepy animated films are sometimes the best. Coraline follows the titular character as she explores a different version of her home. It seems idyllic, but it holds sinister secrets.

Ready Player One (2018)

Ready Player One
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Set in a VR world, the creator of said world, OASIS, dies and puts up a challenge. Anyone who can find the easter egg he put in the world is able to obtain the vast fortune he left behind. It becomes a bloody race to discover the easter egg and also gain control of the world.

The Hobbit (1977)

The Hobbit
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Long before Peter Jackson arrived on the scene, there was already a movie depicting the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. This version of The Hobbit is quite a trip, but its old animation and depiction of famous events are endearing.

The Book of Life (2014)

The Book of Life
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Before he can live happily ever after with his beloved, Manolo must travel through three different worlds to conquer his fears. Torn between love and his family to his duty, he has a lot of road to walk.

Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)

Batman The Killing Joke
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One of the most famous Batman comics is The Killing Joke. This animated film brings the comic story to life in amazing detail. You’ll want to revisit the comic again and again after watching this adaptation.

Spirited Away (2001)

Spirited Away
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After a young girl moves to a new suburb, she ends up transported to a new world. This world is full of witches, spirits, and beasts who were once humans. She must find her way home before becoming a beast, herself.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
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Kids will love this movie filled with delicious food. It follows a failed scientist who ends up making an invention that causes food to fall from the sky. As you might imagine, things start to go terribly wrong.

The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart (2023)

The Venture Bros Radiant is the Blood of the Baboon Heart
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If you love The Venture Bros. (2003-2018), then this is not a movie to miss. All their adventures finally lead to this massive moment. When the Doc ends up creating a new invention, it will change the fate of the Venture Bros forever.

Howl’s Moving Castle (2004)

Howls Moving Castle
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A woman lacking self-confidence ends up cursed by a witch. The curse turns her old, and she has to find a way of breaking it. She ends up running into a young wizard and his allies who pledge to help her.

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)

The Lego Movie 2 The Second Part
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The music, mania, and chaos are back in this sequel to The Lego Movie (2014). Just when the residents of the city are rebuilding, they’re faced with a new attack from outer space. It’s time to get the gang back together to defend it once more.

The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

The Lego Batman Movie
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One of the stars of The Lego Movie (2014) was Batman. Now, he gets his own film set in the Lego universe. Batman has to combat old foes while also dealing with the fact that he has a new, adoptive, son.

DC The League of Super-Pets (2022)

The League of Super Pets
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Even superheroes need pets to get them through life. This movie focuses on the super-pets who end up needing to rescue their masters and save the world.

The 20 Best Action Movies of All Time: Thrilling Adventures That Will Leave You Breathless

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Attention, movie lovers! Prepare for an exhilarating ride as we unveil the ultimate list of the 20 greatest action films ever made. From adrenaline-pumping car chases to mind-blowing fight sequences, we’ve got it all! So grab your snacks, silence your phone, and embark on a cinematic journey that will transport you to thrilling worlds. Superheroes, epic battles, and non-stop excitement await you. Buckle up and let the adventure begin!

The 20 Best Adventure Movies of All Time: Embark on Epic Quests and Thrilling Expeditions!

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Embark on an epic adventure through the greatest films of all time! Get ready for thrilling plots, heroic acts, and mesmerizing worlds that will leave you in awe. From Middle-earth’s epic battles to interstellar voyages, these 20 movies will take you on an unforgettable cinematic journey. Grab your popcorn, settle in, and let the adventure begin!

The 20 Best Thriller Movies Ever Made: Heart-Stopping Must-See Films

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Attention, movie buffs! Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled, pulse-pounding cinematic ride! Brace yourself for the top 20 thrillers of all time, featuring unforgettable moments like Batman vs. the Joker, the captivating non-linear storytelling of Pulp Fiction, and the iconic shower scene from Psycho. Buckle up, grab your popcorn, and prepare for a suspenseful journey through movie history. Let the thrills begin!