The Best Animated Movies on HBO Max

Animated movies consistently score higher with audiences than almost any other genre. It makes sense — animation studios spend years perfecting every frame, and the results speak for themselves.

HBO Max inherited HBO's taste for prestige content, which shows in their animated lineup. The average quality here tends to be higher than other platforms, but there are still misses to avoid.

These are the animated films that audiences loved most. Family-friendly classics, anime masterpieces, and adult animation all ranked together by real viewer scores.

Every movie on this list is ranked by ThumbScore — the percentage of everyday people who liked the film. No critic gatekeeping, no algorithmic manipulation. Just real audience verdicts.