Best Netflix Animated Movies to Watch in 2025

For a 2025 Netflix animation watchlist, start with KPop Demon Hunters for pop-fueled fantasy action, The Mitchells vs. the Machines for a family comedy, or Klaus for a heartfelt winter story. Newer releases such as Lost in Starlight, The Twits, and In Your Dreams bring romance, mischievous comedy, and dream-world adventure to the mix.

Availability note: Netflix says its movie library varies by country and changes over time. Regional rights, profile language, and maturity settings can affect what appears. Use the linked Netflix title pages and check your local catalog before you plan a movie night. Netflix explains why titles differ by region.

Animated movies that arrived on Netflix in 2025

These four releases make a strong starting point if you want something tied specifically to the 2025 slate.

KPop Demon Hunters (2025)

Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are pop stars who also protect their fans from supernatural threats. It pairs concert-ready songs and fantasy action for a high-energy musical watch. Netflix lists its premiere as June 20, 2025. Its demon battles may be intense for the youngest viewers, so check the maturity label in your profile.

Lost in Starlight (2025)

Set in a future Seoul, this Korean animated romance follows Nan-young, an aspiring Mars astronaut, and Jay, a musician whose own dream has stalled. Their relationship has to contend with the distance between Earth and Mars. Netflix announced the film for May 30, 2025. Choose it for a reflective story about ambition, love, and separation.

The Twits (2025)

Phil Johnston’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book pits two children and a community of magical animals against the mean-spirited owners of a dangerous amusement park. Netflix scheduled it for October 17, 2025. Expect gross-out tricks and deliberately unpleasant villains; the mischievous tone may not suit children who prefer gentle stories.

In Your Dreams (2025)

Siblings Stevie and Elliot travel through a surreal dream landscape hoping the Sandman can grant their wish for the perfect family. Netflix’s official release information gives November 14, 2025. The premise leaves room for visual gags and strange dream creatures while keeping the story anchored in sibling dynamics. Pick it for colorful fantasy and sibling dynamics.

More Netflix animated favorites for different moods

Nimona (2023)

A shape-shifting teenager becomes an unlikely ally to a knight accused of a crime he says he did not commit. Nimona moves quickly through a futuristic fantasy world, but its core is about trust, identity, and who gets to define a hero. Choose it for sharp humor and a more unconventional adventure;

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

A family road trip goes off course when a technology revolt turns everyday devices into a threat. The film’s joke-packed action is matched by a grounded story about a creative teenager and her well-meaning, awkward family. It is a good group pick because the comedy comes from both the robot chaos and the family trying to understand one another.

The Sea Beast (2022)

Maisie stows away on a ship whose crew hunts legendary sea creatures, then starts questioning the history she has been told. The result is a sweeping ocean adventure that questions whether a celebrated tradition is as heroic as it sounds.

Klaus (2019)

This winter-set story pairs a selfish postman sent to a remote town with a reclusive toymaker. Their unlikely partnership builds into a generous, funny take on how a local act of kindness can grow into a legend. Its hand-crafted look gives the snowy setting depth, and its humor works beyond the holiday season.

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (2022)

Del Toro reimagines the wooden puppet’s story as a stop-motion musical with a shadowed, historically grounded setting. The film has striking handmade textures and gives extra weight to grief, obedience, and the bond between a child and parent. It suits viewers seeking a somber fairy tale; check the maturity rating before choosing it for younger children.

Orion and the Dark (2024)

Orion is anxious about the dark until the Dark itself takes him on a night-time journey. That simple reversal gives the movie a playful way to talk about fear and uncertainty without turning it into a lecture. Its gentle approach may resonate with children who worry at bedtime.

How to choose the right animated movie

• For music and action: Start with KPop Demon Hunters.
• For a shared family comedy: Try The Mitchells vs. the Machines or In Your Dreams.
• For fantasy with a sharper edge: Pick Nimona or The Twits.
• For a slower, emotional watch: Choose Lost in Starlight or Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio.
• For a winter mood: Put on Klaus.

Ratings and availability vary by region. Before watching with children, check the title details in your Netflix app. If a film is missing, search by its exact name and review your profile’s language and maturity settings.