98% of films in the top 50 were released after 2000. The following chart is a list of the highest-grossing computer animated films. Highest-grossing animated films by animation type Computer animation Indicates films playing in theaters around the world in the week commencing 21 January 2022. Films that have not played since then do not appear on the chart due to ticket price inflation, population size, and ticket purchasing trends not being considered.Īnimated/live-action films can be considered for this list if they meet the criteria that 75% of footage is animation and a significant number of major characters are animated. The films on this list have all had a theatrical run (including re-releases) since 1993. When adjusted for inflation, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs would appear at the top of the chart with an adjusted gross of Template:Nts. The top seven have each grossed in excess of $1 billion worldwide.
The top 10 films on this list are also among the top 50 worldwide highest-grossing films of all time, ranking 13th, 15th, 18th, 26th, 30th, 32nd, 35th, 39th, 40th and 47th, respectively. Pixar is the most represented studio on the list, with 15 films. Shrek is the most represented franchise, with five films. 2016 is the most represented year on the list, with six films. Many films that were released during the 20th century do not appear on this list as figures have not been adjusted for inflation.ĩ4% of the films in the top 50 were released after 2000. Figures are given in United States dollars (USD). The chart below lists the highest-grossing animated films.
Included on the list are charts of the top box-office earners, a chart of high-grossing animated films by calendar year, a timeline showing the transition of the highest-grossing animated film record, and a chart of the highest-grossing animated film franchises and series.