We have reached the year’s end, meaning it’s time for those pesky end-of-the-year “best of” lists. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share with you all my favorite movies, performances, and specific movies in certain genres. Below are my top five Animated movies of 2022.

Regardless of what you have probably seen on social media, 2022 has been a fruitful year for movies, and honestly, it might be one of my favorites in the past few years. I found myself leaving theaters with excitement more than disappointment which is always huge.

Best Animated Movies of 2022

5. The Bad Guys

IMDb: To avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretend to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to secretly find that he genuinely wants to change his ways.

4. Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers

IMDb: Thirty years after their popular television show ended, chipmunks Chip and Dale live very different lives. When a cast member from the original series mysteriously disappears, the pair must reunite to save their friend.

3. Turning Red

IMDb: A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.

2. Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio

IMDb: A father’s wish magically brings a wooden boy to life in Italy, giving him a chance to care for the child.

1. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

IMDb: Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: he has burned through eight of his nine lives. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.