# List of American theatrical animated feature films (1937–1999)

This list of theatrical animated feature films consists of animated films released theatrically, whether wide or limited, in the United States, between 1937 and 1999.
Made-for-TV and direct-to-video films will not be featured on this list, unless they have had a theatrical release in some form. Primarily live-action films with heavy use of special effects are also not included.

## Films
### Released

| Title | Release date | Accompanying short | Medium | Studio | Distributor | Running time (minutes) | Budget | Box office | Note |
| Academy Award Review of Walt Disney Cartoons | April 23, 1937 (matinee) May 19, 1937 (official release, released on a double-bill with Dreaming Lips) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | United Artists | 41 | — | — | The first animated film from Walt Disney before Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. |
| Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | December 21, 1937 (Carthay Circle Theatre) February 4, 1938 (official release) | Fantasy on Skis (1975 re-issue) | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 83 | $1,499,000 | $66,596,803 | The very first animated film from Walt Disney and the first Disney Princess. Winner of an Academy Honorary Award. |
| Gulliver's Travels | December 22, 1939 | — | Traditional animation | Fleischer Studios | Paramount Pictures | 76 | $700,000 | $3,270,000 | The first animated film from Paramount Pictures, the first non-Disney animated film and the first animated film to be put in the public domain. |
| Pinocchio | February 7, 1940 (Center Theatre) February 23, 1940 (official release) | The Small One (1978 re-issue) | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 88 | $2,289,247 | $38,976,570 | The second animated film from Walt Disney. Also adapted into a 2022 live-action remake of the same name. |
| Fantasia | November 13, 1940 | Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom (1963 re-issue) The Klondike Kid (1973 re-issue) | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 126 | $2,280,000 | $42,850,000 | The third animated film from Walt Disney, the first Disney animated film to have live-action footage, the first animated film to feature Mickey Mouse, the first animated feature film to be presented in stereophonic surround sound and the first Disney package film. |
| The Reluctant Dragon | June 20, 1941 | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 74 | $600,000 | $960,000 | The second Disney animated film with live-action. |
| Dumbo | October 23, 1941 (Broadway Theatre) October 31, 1941 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 64 | $950,000 | $1,300,000 | The fourth animated film from Walt Disney. Also adapted into a 2019 live-action remake of the same name. |
| Mr. Bug Goes to Town | December 5, 1941 (official release) February 13, 1942 (California) February 20, 1942 (New York City) | — | Traditional animation | Fleischer Studios | Paramount Pictures | 78 | $1,000,000 | $241,000 | The second animated film from Paramount Pictures. |
| Bambi | August 9, 1942 (London) August 13, 1942 (Radio City Music Hall) August 21, 1942 (official release) | Alaskan Sled Dog (1957 re-issue) | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 70 | $858,000 | $168,200,000 | The fifth animated film from Walt Disney. Inspired a 2006 sequel, Bambi II. |
| Saludos Amigos | August 24, 1942 (Rio de Janeiro) February 6, 1943 (Majestic Theatre, Boston) February 19, 1943 (official release) | Seal Island (1949 re-issue) | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 42 | $515,000 | $1,135,000 | The sixth animated film from Walt Disney, the third Disney animated film with live-action, the first animated film to feature Donald Duck and Goofy and the second Disney package film. |
| Victory Through Air Power | July 17, 1943 (Globe Theatre) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | United Artists | 70 | $788,000 | $799,000 | The fourth Disney animated film with live action and the first animated documentary film. |
| The Three Caballeros | December 21, 1944 (Mexico City) February 3, 1945 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 72 | — | $3,355,000 | A sequel to Saludos Amigos, the seventh animated film from Walt Disney, the fifth Disney animated film with live action, the third Disney package film and the first film to incorporate traditional animation with live action actors. |
| Make Mine Music | April 20, 1946 (Globe Theatre) August 15, 1946 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 68 | $1,035,000 | $3,275,000 | The eighth animated film from Walt Disney and the fourth Disney package film. Entered into the 1946 Cannes Film Festival. |
| Song of the South | November 12, 1946 (Fox Theatre) November 20, 1946 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 94 | $2,125,000 | $65,000,000 | The sixth Disney animated film with live-action. |
| Fun and Fancy Free | September 27, 1947 | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 73 | — | $3,165,000 | The ninth animated film from Walt Disney, the seventh Disney animated film with live-action and the fifth Disney package film. |
| Melody Time | May 27, 1948 | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 75 | $1,500,000 | $2,560,000 | The 10th animated film from Walt Disney, the eighth Disney animated film with live action and the sixth Disney package film. |
| So Dear to My Heart | November 29, 1948 (Chicago) January 19, 1949 (Indiana Theatre) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 82 | $1,500,000 | $3,700,000 | The ninth Disney animated film with live-action. |
| The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad | August 25, 1949 (private premiere at RKO Palace Theatre, hosted by Sally Joy Brown) October 5, 1949 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 68 | — | $1,625,000 | The 11th animated film from Walt Disney and the seventh Disney package film. |
| Cinderella | February 15, 1950 (RKO Keith's Memorial Theatre) February 22, 1950 (Mayfair Theatre) March 30, 1950 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 74 | $2,900,000 | $10,000,000 | The 12th animated film from Walt Disney and the second Disney Princess. Also inspired two direct-to-video sequels in 2002 and 2007. Adapted into a 2015 live-action remake of the same name. |
| Alice in Wonderland | July 26, 1951 (London) July 28, 1951 (Criterion Theatre) | Nature's Half Acre | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 75 | $3,000,000 | $5,600,000 | The 13th animated film from Walt Disney. Also adapted into a 2010 live-action remake of the same name and its 2016 sequel. |
| Peter Pan | February 5, 1953 (Balaban and Katz) | Bear Country | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | RKO Radio Pictures | 77 | $4,000,000 | $7,000,000 | The 14th animated film from Walt Disney, the final Disney film to be distributed by RKO, and the final Disney film in which all nine members of Disney's Nine Old Men worked as directing animators. Entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. Adapted into a 2023 live-action remake, Peter Pan & Wendy. |
| Johnny the Giant Killer | June 5, 1953 | — | Traditional animation | Jean Image Films | Lippert Pictures | 80 | — | — | The first animated film from Lippert Pictures. |
| Hansel and Gretel: An Opera Fantasy | October 10, 1954 | — | Stop-motion | RKO Radio Pictures | RKO Radio Pictures | 73 | — | — | The first American non-Disney animated film since Mr. Bug Goes to Town and the first American feature-length animated film not made with traditional animation. |
| Animal Farm | December 29, 1954 (New York City) January 7, 1955 (London) | — | Traditional animation | Halas and Batchelor | Distributors Corporation of America | 72 | $350,000 | — | The first animated film from Distributors Corporation of America, the first adult animated film and the first British animated film ever made (save for two instructional films). |
| Lady and the Tramp | June 16, 1955 (Balaban and Katz) June 22, 1955 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Film Distribution | 76 | $4,000,000 | $36,359,037 | The 15th animated film from Walt Disney and the first animated film to be presented in the CinemaScope widescreen process. Also inspired a 2001 direct-to-video sequel. Adapted into a 2019 live-action remake of the same name. |
| Sleeping Beauty | January 29, 1959 (Fox Wilshire Theatre) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Film Distribution | 75 | $6,000,000 | $36,479,805 | The 16th animated film from Walt Disney, the third Disney Princess and the first animated film to be presented in the Super Technirama 70 widescreen process. Also inspired the live-action media franchise Maleficent. |
| 1001 Arabian Nights | December 1, 1959 | — | Traditional animation | UPA | Columbia Pictures | 75 | $2,000,000 | — | The first animated film from Columbia Pictures and the first animated film from UPA. |
| The Snow Queen | March 30, 1960 (RKO Albee Theatre, Brooklyn) | — | Traditional animation | Soyuzmultfilm | Universal Pictures | 64 | — | — | The first animated film from Universal Pictures. Also marked the first purchase of a Soviet film by an American company. |
| One Hundred and One Dalmatians | January 25, 1961 (Florida Theatre) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 79 | $3,600,000 | $85,000,000 | The 17th animated film from Walt Disney and the first animated film to use the xerography process. Also adapted into two live-action remakes (101 Dalmatians, 102 Dalmatians). It inspired a 2003 direct-to-video sequel and a 2021 live-action spin-off. |
| Magic Boy | June 22, 1961 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | 83 | — | — | The first animated film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and the very first anime film released in the United States. |
| Panda and the Magic Serpent | July 8, 1961 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | Global Pictures | 78 | — | — | The first animated film from Global Pictures. |
| Alakazam the Great | July 26, 1961 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | American International Pictures | 88 | — | — | The first animated film from American International Pictures. |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | December 18, 1961 | — | Stop motion | Studio Kresleného a Loutkového Filmu | Showcorporation | 76 | — | — | The first animated film from Showcorporation and the first puppet kinescope in the world. |
| Heaven and Earth Magic | January 1, 1962 | — | Cutout animation | Mystic Fire Video | Mystic Fire Video | 66 | — | — | Listed in the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. |
| Gay Purr-ee | October 24, 1962 | — | Traditional animation | UPA | Warner Bros. Pictures | 85 | — | — | The first animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the second animated film from UPA. |
| The Sword in the Stone | December 25, 1963 | Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983 re-issue) | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 79 | $3,000,000 | $22,200,000 | The 18th animated film from Walt Disney and the last Disney animated film released during Walt Disney's lifetime. |
| The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon | January 1, 1964 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | Columbia Pictures | 86 | — | — | The second animated film from Columbia Pictures. |
| The Incredible Mr. Limpet | January 20, 1964 (Weeki Wachee Springs Underwater Theater) March 28, 1964 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Warner Bros. Pictures | Warner Bros. Pictures | 99 | — | — | The first Warner Bros. animated film with live-action. |
| Of Stars and Men | April 28, 1964 (Beekman Theatre) May 13, 1964 (official release) | A collection of Hubley/UPA shorts | Traditional animation | Hubley Productions | Brandon Films | 53 | — | — | The first animated film from Brandon Films. |
| Hey There, It's Yogi Bear! | June 3, 1964 | — | Traditional animation | Hanna-Barbera Productions | Columbia Pictures | 89 | $2,438,233 | $1,130,000 | The third animated film from Columbia Pictures, the first animated film from Hanna-Barbera and the first animated feature-length film to be based on a television series. Was re-released by Clubhouse Pictures in 1986. |
| Mary Poppins | August 27, 1964 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) September 24, 1964 (Radio City Music Hall) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 139 | $6,000,000 | $31,000,000 | The 10th Disney animated film with live-action. Nominee of an Academy Award for Best Picture. |
| The Man from Button Willow | April 3, 1965 | — | Traditional animation | Eagle Films | United Screen Arts | 81 | — | — | The first animated film from United Screen Arts. |
| Willy McBean and His Magic Machine | June 23, 1965 | — | Stop motion | Videocraft International Dentsu Motion Pictures | Magna Pictures Distribution Corporation | 94 | — | — | The first animated film from Magna Pictures Distribution Corporation and the first animated theatrical feature-length film from Rankin/Bass. |
| The Magic World of Topo Gigio | November 26, 1965 | — | Stop-motion/Live-action | Cinecidi Jolly Film Sullivan Enterprises | Columbia Pictures | 75 | — | — | The fourth animated film from Columbia Pictures and the first Columbia animated film with live-action. |
| Pinocchio in Outer Space | December 22, 1965 | — | Traditional animation | Belvision Studios | Universal Pictures | 71 | — | — | The second animated film from Universal Pictures. |
| Alice of Wonderland in Paris | February 5, 1966 | White Mane | Traditional animation | Childhood Productions | Childhood Productions | 52 | — | — | Was re-released by Paramount Pictures in the 1970s as Alice in a New Wonderland. |
| The Daydreamer | June 1, 1966 | — | Stop motion/Live action | Videocraft International | Embassy Pictures | 101 | $2,000,000 | — | The first animated film from Embassy Pictures and the second animated film from Rankin/Bass. |
| Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon | July 23, 1966 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | Continental Distributing | 85 | — | — | The first animated film from Continental Distributing, Inc. |
| The Man Called Flintstone | August 3, 1966 | — | Traditional animation | Hanna-Barbera Productions | Columbia Pictures | 89 | — | — | The fifth animated film from Columbia Pictures and the second animated film from Hanna-Barbera. |
| Mad Monster Party? | March 8, 1967 | — | Stop motion | Rankin/Bass Productions | Embassy Pictures | 95 | — | — | The second animated film from Embassy Pictures and the third animated film from Rankin/Bass. |
| The Wacky World of Mother Goose | September 27, 1967 | — | Traditional animation | Rankin/Bass Productions Toei Animation | Embassy Pictures | 81 | — | — | The third animated film from Embassy Pictures and the fourth animated film from Rankin/Bass. |
| The Jungle Book | October 18, 1967 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre, released on a double-bill with Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 78 | $4,000,000 | $137,741,048 | The 19th animated film from Walt Disney and the last Disney animated film that Walt Disney produced. Also adapted into two live-action remakes of the same name, one 1994, the other in 2016. |
| Yellow Submarine | July 17, 1968 (United Kingdom) November 13, 1968 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Apple Corps King Features Syndicate TVC London | United Artists | 90 | $250,000 | $1,273,261 | The third animated film from United Artists and the first since 1943's Victory Through Air Power. Released in two versions. Distribution rights later went to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. |
| A Boy Named Charlie Brown | December 4, 1969 (Radio City Music Hall) | — | Traditional animation | Cinema Center Films Lee Mendelson Films United Feature Syndicate | National General Pictures | 86 | $1,100,000 | $12,000,000 | The first animated film from National General Pictures and the first animated film to feature Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. |
| Santa and the Three Bears | November 7, 1970 | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Tony Benedict Productions Key Industries | R&S Film Enterprises | 46 | — | — | The first animated film from R&S Film Enterprises, Inc. and the first animated theatrical Christmas-themed film. Edited for television airings. |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | November 7, 1970 | — | Traditional animation/Live action | MGM Animation/Visual Arts | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | 89 | — | — | The second animated film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and the first MGM animated film with live-action. |
| The Aristocats | December 11, 1970 (Westwood Village Theatre) December 25, 1970 (official release) | Niok the Orphan Elephant | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 78 | $4,000,000 | $28,000,000 | The 20th animated film from Walt Disney and the last Disney animated film to be personally approved by Walt Disney himself. |
| The World of Hans Christian Andersen | March 1, 1971 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | United Artists | 73 | — | — | The fourth animated film from United Artists and the first anime film released in the United States since Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon. |
| Shinbone Alley | June 26, 1970 (Atlanta Film Festival) April 7, 1971 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Fine Arts Films | Allied Artists | 84 | — | — | The first animated film from Allied Artists. |
| Bedknobs and Broomsticks | October 7, 1971 (United Kingdom) November 11, 1971 (Radio City Music Hall) November 19, 1971 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 117 | $6,300,000 | $8,500,000 | The 11th Disney animated film with live-action. Restored in 1996 with 20 minutes of deleted content edited back into the film. |
| Fritz the Cat | April 12, 1972 | — | Traditional animation | Bakshi Productions Fritz Productions Aurica Finance Company Krantz Films | Cinemation Industries | 78 | $700,000 | $90,000,000 | The first animated from Ralph Bakshi, the first animated film from Cinemation Industries, the first adult animated film since Animal Farm and the first animated film to receive an X rating in the United States. |
| Cleopatra: Queen of Sex | April 24, 1972 | — | Anime | Mushi Productions | Xanadu Productions | 112 | — | — | The first animated film from Xanadu Productions. |
| Snoopy Come Home | June 28, 1972 | — | Traditional animation | Cinema Center Films Lee Mendelson Films United Feature Syndicate | National General Pictures | 80 | $1,000,000 | $245,073 | A sequel to A Boy Named Charlie Brown and the second animated film from National General Pictures. |
| Journey Back to Oz | December 14, 1972 (United Kingdom) | — | Traditional animation | Filmation | Seymour Borde | 88 | — | — | The first animated film from Filmation and the first animated film adaptation of the Oz books to hit the big screen. Was not released in the United States until 1974. |
| Charlotte's Web | February 22, 1973 (Radio City Music Hall) March 1, 1973 (official release) | The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow | Traditional animation | Hanna-Barbera Productions Sagittarius Productions | Paramount Pictures | 94 | — | $2,400,000 | The third animated film from Paramount Pictures and the third animated film from Hanna-Barbera. Also inspired a 2003 direct-to-video sequel and a 2006 live-action film adaptation of the same name. |
| Marco Polo Junior Versus the Red Dragon | April 12, 1973 | — | Traditional animation | Animation International Porter Animations | British Empire Films | 82 | $650,000 | — | The first Australian animated film ever made. |
| Treasure Island | July 10, 1973 | — | Traditional animation | Filmation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 87 | $1,050,000 | — | The second animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the second animated film from Filmation. |
| Heavy Traffic | August 8, 1973 | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Bakshi Productions Steve Krantz Productions | American International Pictures | 76 | $950,000 | $1,500,000 | The second animated from Ralph Bakshi and the second animated film from American International Pictures. |
| Fantastic Planet | December 1, 1973 | — | Traditional animation | Les Films Armorial Ceskoslovensky Filmexport | New World Pictures | 71 | — | — | The first animated film from New World Pictures. Entered into the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. |
| Robin Hood | November 8, 1973 (Radio City Music Hall) December 21, 1973 (official release) | Nature's Strangest Creatures | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 83 | $5,000,000 | $27,500,000 | The 21st animated film from Walt Disney. |
| The Nine Lives of Fritz the Cat | June 26, 1974 | — | Traditional animation | Steve Krantz Productions Cine Camera | American International Pictures | 76 | $1,500,000 | — | A sequel to Fritz the Cat and the third animated film from American International Pictures. Entered into the 1974 Cannes Film Festival. |
| Down and Dirty Duck | July 8, 1974 (Los Angeles) | — | Traditional animation | Murakami-Wolf Productions | New World Pictures | 70 | $110,000 | — | The second animated film from New World Pictures. |
| Oliver Twist | July 10, 1974 | — | Traditional animation | Filmation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 91 | $1,050,000 | — | The third animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the third animated film from Filmation. |
| Tubby the Tuba | April 1, 1975 | — | Traditional animation | New York Institute of Technology | AVCO Embassy Pictures | 88 | — | — | The fourth animated film from AVCO Embassy Pictures. |
| Aladdin and His Magic Lamp | July 1, 1975 | — | Traditional animation | Jean Image Films | Paramount Pictures | 71 | — | — | The fourth animated film from Paramount Pictures. |
| Coonskin | August 20, 1975 | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Bakshi Productions Albert S. Ruddy Productions | Bryanston Distributing Company | 84 | $1,600,000 | — | The third animated film from Ralph Bakshi and the first animated film from Bryanston Distributing Company. |
| Bugs Bunny: Superstar | December 19, 1975 | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Hare-Raising Films | United Artists | 90 | — | — | The fifth animated film from United Artists and the first animated film to feature Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes characters. A compilation of nine previously released cartoons edited into one film. |
| Jack and the Beanstalk | February 13, 1976 | — | Anime | Group TAC Nippon Herald Films | Columbia Pictures | 96 | — | — | The sixth animated film from Columbia Pictures. |
| Hugo the Hippo | June 16, 1976 | — | Traditional animation | Brut Productions Pannonia Film Studio | 20th Century Fox | 91 | $1,000,000 | — | The first animated film from 20th Century Fox. |
| Once Upon a Girl | September 10, 1976 | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Concelation a Girl Tommy J. Productions | Severin Films | 80 | — | — | The first animated pornographic film. |
| Once Upon a Time | October 30, 1976 | — | Traditional animation | Rolf Kauka Films Gamma Films | G.G. Communications | 78 | — | — | The first animated film from G.G. Communications. |
| Wizards | February 9, 1977 | — | Traditional animation | Bakshi Productions | 20th Century Fox | 81 | $2,000,000 | $9,000,000 | The fourth animated film from Ralph Bakshi and the second animated film from 20th Century Fox. |
| The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh | March 11, 1977 (released on a double-bill with The Littlest Horse Thieves) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 74 | — | — | The 22nd animated film from Walt Disney and the eighth Disney package film. Contains three previously released featurettes (Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, and Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too. It inspired five direct-to-video sequels (Pooh's Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin, Seasons of Giving, A Very Merry Pooh Year, Springtime with Roo, and Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie). |
| Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure | April 1, 1977 | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Bobbs-Merrill Company Richard Williams Productions | 20th Century Fox | 85 | $4,000,000 | $1,350,000 | The first animated film from Richard Williams, the third animated film from 20th Century Fox and the first Fox animated film with live action. |
| Fantastic Animation Festival | May 27, 1977 | — | Traditional animation/Stop-motion | Voyage Productions | Cinema Shares International Distribution | 90 | — | — | The first animated film from Cinema Shares International Distribution. |
| The Rescuers | June 22, 1977 (released on a double-bill with A Tale of Two Critters) | Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983 re-issue) | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 77 | $7,500,000 | $48,000,000 | The 23rd animated film from Walt Disney. |
| Allegro Non Troppo | July 27, 1977 | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Bruno Bozzetto Film Ministero del Turismo e dello Spettacolo | Specialty Films | 81 | — | — | A parody of Fantasia. |
| Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown | August 3, 1977 (New York) August 24, 1977 (everywhere else) | — | Traditional animation | Bill Melendez Productions Lee Mendelson Films United Feature Syndicate | Paramount Pictures | 76 | — | $3,200,000 | A sequel to A Boy Named Charlie Brown and Snoopy Come Home, and the fifth animated film from Paramount Pictures. |
| The Magic Pony | November 16, 1977 | — | Traditional animation | Soyuzmultfilm | Action Films | 73 | — | — | A remake of The Humpbacked Horse and the first animated film from Action Films. |
| The Mouse and His Child | November 23, 1977 | — | Anime | Murakami-Wolf-Swenson | Sanrio | 83 | $1,600,000 | — | The first animated film from Sanrio. |
| Pete's Dragon | November 3, 1977 (Radio City Music Hall) December 16, 1977 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 128 | $10,000,000 | $16,100,000 | The 12th Disney animated film with live-action and the first animated film to be presented in Dolby Stereo. Adapted into a 2016 live-action remake. |
| Metamorphoses | May 3, 1978 | — | Anime | Sanrio | Sanrio | 80 | — | — | The second animated film from Sanrio. Was re-released in the fall of 1979 as Winds of Change. |
| Watership Down | October 19, 1978 (United Kingdom) November 8, 1978 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Nepenthe Productions | AVCO Embassy Pictures | 92 | $2,400,000 | — | The first animated film from Nepenthe Productions and the fifth animated film from AVCO Embassy Pictures. |
| The Lord of the Rings | November 15, 1978 | — | Rotoscoping | Fantasy Films | United Artists | 133 | $4,000,000 | $30,500,000 | The fifth animated film from Ralph Bakshi and the sixth animated film from United Artists. Served as inspiration for Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film series. |
| The Water Babies | June 23, 1978 (United Kingdom) June 15, 1979 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Ariadne Films Studio Minitaur Filmowych | The Samuel Goldwyn Company | 105 | $1,000,000 | — | The first animated film from The Samuel Goldwyn Company. |
| Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July | July 1, 1979 | — | Stop-motion | Rankin/Bass Productions | AVCO Embassy Pictures | 98 | — | — | The sixth animated film from AVCO Embassy Pictures and the fifth animated film from Rankin/Bass. Was later aired as a holiday special. |
| Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle | September 14, 1979 | — | Traditional animation | Société Nouvelle de Doublage SND Valisa Films Productions | International Harmony | 79 | — | — | The first animated film from International Harmony. |
| The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie | September 29, 1979 (New York Film Festival) September 30, 1979 (Guild 50th Theatre) | — | Traditional animation | Chuck Jones Enterprises Warner Bros. Cartoons | Warner Bros. Pictures | 98 | — | $6,280 | The fourth animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the first of five compilation films featuring the Looney Tunes characters. |
| Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid | October 19, 1979 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | G.G. Communications | 70 | — | — | The second animated film from G.G. Communications. Predated the Disney adaptation by more than 10 years. |
| Nutcracker Fantasy | November 21, 1979 | — | Stop-motion | Sanrio | Sanrio | 82 | — | — | The third animated film from Sanrio. Remade in 2014 as part of Hello Kitty's 40th anniversary celebration. |
| Galaxy Express 999 | May 16, 1980 | — | Anime | Toei Animation | New World Pictures | 91 | — | $40,253,018 | The third animated film from New World Pictures and the first anime film to receive theatrical distribution in the United States after the establishment of anime fandom in that country. |
| Bon Voyage, Charlie Brown (and Don't Come Back!!) | May 23, 1980 (New York) May 30, 1980 (everywhere else) | — | Traditional animation | Bill Melendez Productions Lee Mendelson Films United Feature Syndicate | Paramount Pictures | 76 | — | $2,000,000 | A sequel to A Boy Named Charlie Brown, Snoopy Come Home and Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown, and the sixth animated film from Paramount Pictures. Released to celebrate Charlie Brown's 30th anniversary. |
| I Go Pogo | August 1, 1980 | — | Stop motion | O.G.P.I. Possum Productions | 21st Century Film Corporation | 86 | — | — | The first animated film from 21st Century Film Corporation and the first election-themed animated film. |
| Hurray for Betty Boop | November 21, 1980 | — | Traditional animation | Dan Dalton Productions National Telefilm Associates | New Line Cinema | 78 | — | — | The first animated film from New Line Cinema and the first animated film to feature Betty Boop. |
| American Pop | February 13, 1981 | — | Rotoscoping | Bakshi Productions | Columbia Pictures | 96 | — | — | The sixth animated film from Ralph Bakshi and the seventh animated film from Columbia Pictures. |
| The Fox and the Hound | June 16, 1981 (Bloomingdale's) July 10, 1981 (official release) | Once Upon a Mouse | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Productions | Buena Vista Distribution | 83 | $12,000,000 | $39,900,000 | The 24th animated film from Walt Disney. Also inspired a 2006 direct-to-video sequel. |
| Heavy Metal | August 7, 1981 | — | Traditional animation | Guardian Trust Company CFDC Famous Players Potterton Productions | Columbia Pictures | 90 | $9,300,000 | $20,100,000 | The eighth animated film from Columbia Pictures and the first Canadian animated feature to have a theatrical release in the United States. Also inspired a 2000 sequel, Heavy Metal 2000. |
| Grendel Grendel Grendel | November 7, 1981 (Chicago) April 11, 1982 (New York) | — | Traditional animation | Victorian Film | Satori Corporation | 88 | $550,000 | — | The first animated film from Satori Corporation. |
| The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie | November 20, 1981 (New York) November 25, 1981 (everywhere else) | Knighty Knight Bugs | Traditional animation | Warner Bros. Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 79 | — | — | A sequel to The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie and the fifth animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures. |
| The Secret of NIMH | July 1, 1982 (Edens Theatre, Chicago) July 2, 1982 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Don Bluth Productions Aurora Productions | MGM/UA Entertainment | 82 | $7,000,000 | $14,665,733 | The first animated film from Don Bluth and the first animated film from MGM/UA Entertainment Company. Also inspired a 1998 direct-to-video sequel. |
| King Dick | July 3, 1982 | — | Traditional animation | Monti | Transocean International | 67 | — | — | Released in three English dubs. |
| Pink Floyd – The Wall | July 14, 1982 (Empire, Leicester Square) July 16, 1982 (United Kingdom) August 13, 1982 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Goldcrest Films Tin Blue Productions | MGM/UA Entertainment | 95 | $12,000,000 | $22,244,207 | The second animated film from MGM/UA Entertainment Company and the first animated film to be presented in Dolby Stereo 70mm six-track surround sound. Entered into the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. |
| Hey Good Lookin' | October 1, 1982 (New York) January 21, 1983 (Los Angeles) | — | Traditional animation | Bakshi Productions | Warner Bros. Pictures | 77 | $1,500,000 | — | Originally finished in 1975. The seventh animated film from Ralph Bakshi and the sixth animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures. |
| The Wizard of Oz | October 6, 1982 | — | Anime | Topcraft | Alan Enterprises | 78 | — | $612,300 | An anime adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. |
| Heidi's Song | November 19, 1982 | — | Traditional animation | Hanna-Barbera Productions | Paramount Pictures | 94 | — | $5,124,391 | The seventh animated film from Paramount Pictures and the fourth animated film from Hanna-Barbera. |
| Bugs Bunny's 3rd Movie: 1001 Rabbit Tales | November 19, 1982 | — | Traditional animation | Warner Bros. Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 74 | — | $78,350 | A sequel to The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie and The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie, and the sixth animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures. |
| The Last Unicorn | November 19, 1982 | — | Traditional animation | Rankin/Bass Productions ITC Entertainment Topcraft | Jensen Farley Pictures | 93 | — | $6,455,330 | The first animated film from Jensen Farley Pictures and the sixth animated film from Rankin/Bass. |
| Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase | December 10, 1982 (matinee) | — | Traditional animation | Filmation Viacom Productions | Children's Video Library | 86 | — | — | The fourth animated film from Filmation, and a re-edited version of the serialized The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle episode, "The Great Space Chase". |
| Rock & Rule | April 15, 1983 (Boston) | — | Traditional animation | Nelvana CFDC Famous Players Canada Trust | MGM/UA Entertainment | 81 | $8,000,000 | $30,379 | The third animated film from MGM/UA Entertainment Company, the first animated film from Nelvana, the first animated film to feature CGI and the first Canadian animated film to be produced in English. |
| Twice Upon a Time | August 5, 1983 | — | Cutout animation | Korty Films Lucasfilm The Ladd Company | Warner Bros. Pictures | 75 | — | — | The seventh animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the first animated film from Lucasfilm. |
| Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island | August 5, 1983 | — | Traditional animation | Warner Bros. Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 78 | — | — | The eighth animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the first Looney Tunes compilation film to center on Daffy Duck instead of Bugs Bunny. |
| Fire and Ice | August 19, 1983 (limited release) August 26, 1983 (official release) | — | Rotoscoping | Producers Sales Organization | 20th Century Fox | 82 | $1,200,000 | $860,000 | The eighth animated film from Ralph Bakshi and the fourth animated film from 20th Century Fox. |
| The Smurfs and the Magic Flute | November 11, 1983 (matinee) November 23, 1983 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Éditions Dupuis Belvision Studios | Atlantic Releasing Corporation | 74 | — | $19,000,000 | The first animated film from Atlantic Releasing Corporation. Originally released in 1976. Released in the US at the height of the TV show's popularity. |
| Gallavants | November 28, 1984 | — | Traditional animation | Marvel Productions | Shapiro Entertainment | 95 | — | — | The first animated film from Marvel Productions and the first animated film from Shapiro Entertainment. |
| The Plague Dogs | October 21, 1982 (United Kingdom) January 9, 1985 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Nepenthe Productions Goldcrest Films | Embassy Pictures | 85 | — | — | The second animated film from Nepenthe Productions and the seventh animated film from Embassy Pictures. |
| Here Come the Littles | January 18, 1985 (limited release) May 24, 1985 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | ABC Entertainment DIC Entertainment TMS Entertainment | Atlantic Releasing Corporation | 72 | — | $6,565,359 | The second animated film from Atlantic Releasing Corporation and the first animated film from DIC Entertainment. |
| The Secret of the Sword | March 22, 1985 | — | Traditional animation | Filmation | Atlantic Releasing Corporation | 91 | $2,000,000 | $6,500,000 | The third animated film from Atlantic Releasing Corporation and the fifth animated film from Filmation. Kicked off a trend of theatrical animated features based on toy lines during the mid-1980s. Was re-released by Kidtoon Films in 2006. |
| The Care Bears Movie | March 24, 1985 (Circle Avalon Theatre) March 29, 1985 (official release) | Strawberry Shortcake Meets the Berrykins | Traditional animation | Nelvana American Greetings | The Samuel Goldwyn Company | 76 | $2,000,000 | $22,934,622 | The second animated film from The Samuel Goldwyn Company, the second animated film from Nelvana and the first animated film to feature the Care Bears. Entered into the 1985 Cannes Film Festival. |
| Warriors of the Wind | June 14, 1985 | — | Anime | Topcraft | New World Pictures | 95 | $1,736,714 | $1,720,000 | The fourth animated film from New World Pictures. Rights now owned by Studio Ghibli. |
| The Black Cauldron | July 9, 1985 (Radio City Music Hall) July 24, 1985 (official release) | Chips Ahoy | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation Silver Screen Partners II | Buena Vista Distribution | 80 | $44,000,000 | $21,288,692 | The 25th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation. Was re-released in 1990 as Taran and the Magic Cauldron. |
| Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer | November 16, 1985 (matinee) | — | Traditional animation | DIC Entertainment | Warner Bros. Pictures | 85 | — | $4,889,971 | The ninth animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the second animated film from DIC Entertainment. |
| Starchaser: The Legend of Orin | November 22, 1985 | — | Traditional animation | Young Sung Production | Atlantic Releasing Corporation | 100 | $15,000,000 | $3,360,800 | The fourth animated film from Atlantic Releasing Corporation and the first animated feature film to be released in 3D. |
| The Adventures of Mark Twain | January 17, 1986 | — | Claymation | Will Vinton Productions Harbour Town Films | Clubhouse Pictures | 86 | $1,500,000 | $849,915 | Launch films for Clubhouse Pictures. |
| Heathcliff: The Movie | January 17, 1986 | — | Traditional animation | DIC Entertainment | Clubhouse Pictures | 70 | — | $2,610,686 | Launch films for Clubhouse Pictures. |
| The Adventures of the American Rabbit | January 17, 1986 | — | Traditional animation | Murakami-Wolf-Swenson Toei Animation | Clubhouse Pictures | 82 | — | $1,268,443 | Launch films for Clubhouse Pictures. |
| Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation | March 7, 1986 (limited release) March 21, 1986 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | LBS Communications Nelvana Wang Film Productions American Greetings | Columbia Pictures | 76 | — | $8,540,346 | A sequel to The Care Bears Movie, the ninth animated film from Columbia Pictures and the third animated film from Nelvana. |
| GoBots: Battle of the Rock Lords | March 21, 1986 | — | Traditional animation | Hanna-Barbera Productions Tonka | Clubhouse Pictures | 71 | — | $1,338,264 | The fourth animated film from Clubhouse Pictures and the fifth animated film from Hanna-Barbera. |
| The Cosmic Eye | June 6, 1986 | — | Traditional animation | Hubley Studios | Upfront Films | 71 | — | — | The first animated film from Upfront Films. |
| My Little Pony: The Movie | June 6, 1986 (limited release) June 20, 1986 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Sunbow Entertainment Marvel Productions | De Laurentiis Entertainment Group | 87 | $5,500,000 | $5,958,456 | The first animated film from De Laurentiis Entertainment Group and the first animated film to feature My Little Pony characters. |
| The Great Mouse Detective | June 29, 1986 (Walt Disney Studios) July 2, 1986 (official release) | Clock Cleaners | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation Silver Screen Partners II | Buena Vista Distribution | 74 | $14,000,000 | $25,336,794 | The 26th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation and the first Disney animated film to extensively use CGI. Was re-released in 1992 as The Adventures of the Great Mouse Detective. |
| Robotech: The Movie | July 25, 1986 (Fort Worth) | — | Anime | Harmony Gold USA Tatsunoko Production | The Cannon Group | 82 | $8,000,000 | — | The first animated film from The Cannon Group. |
| The Transformers: The Movie | August 8, 1986 | — | Traditional animation | Sunbow Entertainment Marvel Productions | De Laurentiis Entertainment Group | 85 | $6,000,000 | $5,849,647 | The second animated film from De Laurentiis Entertainment Group. |
| An American Tail | November 16, 1986 (Village 6, Missoula) November 21, 1986 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Amblin Entertainment Sullivan Bluth Studios | Universal Pictures | 80 | $9,000,000 | $47,483,002 | The second animated film from Don Bluth, the third animated film from Universal Pictures and the first animated film from Amblin Entertainment. |
| The Chipmunk Adventure | May 22, 1987 | — | Traditional animation | Bagdasarian Productions | The Samuel Goldwyn Company | 78 | — | $6,804,312 | The third animated film from The Samuel Goldwyn Company and the first animated film to feature Alvin and the Chipmunks. |
| The Puppetoon Movie | June 12, 1987 | — | Stop-motion | Arnold Leibovit Entertainment | Expanded Entertainment | 90 | — | — | The first animated film from Expanded Entertainment. |
| The Brave Little Toaster | July 10, 1987 (Wadsworth Theatre) | — | Traditional animation | Hyperion Pictures The Kushner-Locke Company Wang Film Productions | Hyperion Pictures | 86 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | The first animated film from Hyperion Pictures and the first animated film to mix hand-drawn characters into a CGI environment. Also inspired two direct-to-video sequels (The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars, The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue). |
| The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland | August 7, 1987 | — | Traditional animation | Nelvana Wang Film Productions American Greetings | Cineplex Odeon Films | 75 | $5,000,000 | $2,608,000 | A sequel to The Care Bears Movie and Care Bears Movie II: A New Generation, the first animated film from Cineplex Odeon Films and the fourth animated film from Nelvana. Entered into the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. |
| Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night | December 25, 1987 | — | Traditional animation | Filmation | New World Pictures | 83 | $10,000,000 | $3,261,638 | The fifth animated film from New World Pictures and the sixth animated film from Filmation. |
| Light Years | January 29, 1988 | — | Traditional animation | Col.Ima.Son Films A2 | Miramax Films | 82 | — | $370,698 | The first animated film from Miramax Films. |
| When the Wind Blows | October 24, 1986 (United Kingdom) March 11, 1988 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Stop-motion | Meltdown Productions British Screen Film Four International TVC London Penguin Books | Kings Road Entertainment | 80 | — | $5,274 | The first animated film from Kings Road Entertainment. |
| Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big Paw | March 20, 1988 (Children's Film and Television Center of America) March 25, 1988 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Carolco Pictures Atlantic/Kushner-Locke The Maltese Companies Wang Film Productions Tonka | TriStar Pictures | 78 | — | $586,938 | The first animated film from TriStar Pictures, the first animated film from Carolco Pictures and the first animated film to be presented in Ultra Stereo. |
| Who Framed Roger Rabbit | June 21, 1988 (Radio City Music Hall) June 22, 1988 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Touchstone Pictures Amblin Entertainment Silver Screen Partners III | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 104 | $50,600,000 | $238,092,038 | The first Touchstone animated film with live-action, the second animated film from Amblin Entertainment and the second animated film from Richard Williams. Renewed people's interest in animated films, nominee of a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and winner of a Special Achievement Academy Award. |
| BraveStarr: The Movie | August 19, 1988 | — | Traditional animation | Filmation | Taurus Entertainment | 87 | — | — | The first animated film from Taurus Entertainment and the seventh animated film from Filmation. |
| Daffy Duck's Quackbusters | September 24, 1988 (matinee, New York) | The Night of the Living Duck | Traditional animation | Warner Bros. Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 79 | — | — | A sequel to Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island, the 10th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the final of five compilation films featuring the Looney Tunes characters. |
| The Land Before Time | November 18, 1988 | Amazing Stories: Family Dog | Traditional animation | Amblin Entertainment Sullivan Bluth Studios | Universal Pictures | 69 | — | $48,092,846 | The third animated film from Don Bluth, the fourth animated film from Universal Pictures and the third animated film from Amblin Entertainment. Also inspired 13 direct-to-video sequels. |
| Oliver & Company | November 13, 1988 (Ziegfeld Theatre) November 18, 1988 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation Silver Screen Partners III | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 74 | $31,000,000 | $53,279,055 | The 27th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation and the first animated film to include real-world advertising. |
| Castle in the Sky | March 31, 1989 | — | Anime | Studio Ghibli | Streamline Pictures | 124 | $3,300,000 | $15,500,000 | The first animated film from Streamline Pictures and the first animated Studio Ghibli film to be theatrically released in the United States. |
| Twilight of the Cockroaches | May 12, 1989 (Chicago) | — | Anime/Live action | Madhouse Kitty Films | Streamline Pictures | 105 | — | — | The second animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Babar: The Movie | July 28, 1989 | — | Traditional animation | Nelvana Ellipse Programme The Clifford Ross Company | New Line Cinema | 74 | — | $1,305,187 | The second animated film from New Line Cinema and the fifth animated film from Nelvana. |
| All Dogs Go to Heaven | November 17, 1989 | — | Traditional animation | Goldcrest Films Sullivan Bluth Studios | MGM/UA Entertainment | 85 | $13,800,000 | $27,100,027 | The fourth animated film from Don Bluth and the fourth animated film from MGM/UA Entertainment Company. |
| The Little Mermaid | November 13, 1989 (Metropolitan Museum of Art) November 17, 1989 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation Silver Screen Partners IV | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 83 | $40,000,000 | $84,355,863 | The 28th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation, the fourth Disney Princess, and the last Disney animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation to use cel animation. Experimented with CAPS, kicked off the Disney Renaissance, nominee of a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It inspired a 2000 direct-to-video sequel and a 2008 direct-to-video prequel. Adapted into a 2023 live-action remake of the same name. |
| Akira | June 8, 1990 | — | Anime | TMS Entertainment | Streamline Pictures | 124 | $5,500,000 | $25,000,000 | The third animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Jetsons: The Movie | July 6, 1990 | — | Traditional animation | Hanna-Barbera Productions | Universal Pictures | 82 | — | $20,305,841 | The fifth animated film from Universal Pictures and the sixth animated film from Hanna-Barbera. |
| DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp | August 3, 1990 | Dude Duck | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Disney MovieToons Walt Disney Television Animation Walt Disney Animation France Silver Screen Partners IV | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 74 | $20,000,000 | $18,115,724 | The first animated film from Disney MovieToons, the first animated film from Walt Disney Television Animation, the first time Disney distributed an animated film not made by Walt Disney Feature Animation, and the last Disney theatrical animated film to use traditional cel animation. |
| Lensman | September 26, 1990 | — | Anime | Madhouse | Streamline Pictures | 107 | — | — | The fourth animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| The Rescuers Down Under | November 11, 1990 (Walt Disney Studios) November 16, 1990 (official release) | The Prince and the Pauper | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation Silver Screen Partners IV | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 77 | — | $47,431,461 | A sequel to The Rescuers, the 29th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation, the first Disney animated film to fully use CAPS, and the first film to be completely created digitally. |
| The Nutcracker Prince | November 21, 1990 | — | Traditional animation | Lacewood Productions Boulevard Entertainment Allied Filmmakers | Warner Bros. Pictures | 73 | — | $1,781,694 | The 11th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures. |
| Kiki's Delivery Service | December 21, 1990 | — | Anime | Studio Ghibli | Streamline Pictures | 103 | $6,900,000 | $41,473,715 | The fifth animated film from Streamline Pictures and the second animated Studio Ghibli film to be theatrically released in the United States. |
| The Castle of Cagliostro | April 3, 1991 | — | Anime | TMS Entertainment | Streamline Pictures | 100 | $4,830,918 | $295,200 | The sixth animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Robot Carnival | May 15, 1991 | — | Anime | A.P.P.P. | Streamline Pictures | 90 | — | — | The seventh animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Rover Dangerfield | August 2, 1991 | Robin Hood Daffy | Traditional animation | Hyperion Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 74 | — | — | The 12th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the second animated film from Hyperion Animation. |
| Fist of the North Star | September 27, 1991 (Salt Lake City) November 15, 1991 (New York) | — | Anime | Toei Animation | Streamline Pictures | 110 | $6,742,698 | $17,338,368 | The eighth animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| An American Tail: Fievel Goes West | November 17, 1991 (Kennedy Center) November 22, 1991 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Amblin Entertainment Amblimation | Universal Pictures | 75 | $16,500,000 | $40,766,041 | A sequel to An American Tail, the sixth animated film from Universal Pictures, the fourth animated film from Amblin Entertainment and the first animated film from Amblimation. Also inspired two direct-to-video sequels (An American Tail: The Treasure of Manhattan Island, and An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster). |
| Beauty and the Beast | September 29, 1991 (New York Film Festival) November 15, 1991 (El Capitan Theatre) November 22, 1991 (official release) | Tangled Ever After (2012 3D re-issue) | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation Silver Screen Partners IV | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 85 | $25,000,000 | $248,802,521 | The 30th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation and the fifth Disney Princess. Winner of a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, nominee of an Academy Award for Best Picture, was re-released in IMAX in 2002 with extra song added ("Human Again") and in 3D in 2012. It inspired three direct-to-video sequels (Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas, Belle's Magical World, and Belle's Tales of Friendship). Adapted into a 2017 live-action remake of the same name. |
| Rock-a-Doodle | March 20, 1992 (Circle Theatre) April 3, 1992 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Goldcrest Films Sullivan Bluth Studios | The Samuel Goldwyn Company | 74 | $18,000,000 | $11,657,385 | The fifth animated film from Don Bluth, the first Don Bluth animated film with live action and the fourth animated film from The Samuel Goldwyn Company. |
| FernGully: The Last Rainforest | April 5, 1992 (Cineplex Odeon Century Plaza Cinemas) April 10, 1992 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Kroyer Films Youngheart Productions FAI Films | 20th Century Fox | 76 | $24,000,000 | $32,710,894 | The fifth animated film from 20th Century Fox and the first animated film to be presented in Dolby SR. Also inspired a 1998 direct-to-video sequel. |
| Barefoot Gen | July 3, 1992 | — | Anime | Madhouse Gen Production | Streamline Pictures | 85 | — | — | The ninth animated film from Streamline Pictures. Also inspired a sequel, Barefoot Gen 2. |
| Cool World | July 10, 1992 | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Bakshi Productions | Paramount Pictures | 102 | $30,000,000 | $14,110,589 | The ninth animated film from Ralph Bakshi, the eighth animated film from Paramount Pictures and the first Paramount animated film with live action. |
| Bebe's Kids | July 31, 1992 | Itsy Bitsy Spider | Traditional animation | Hyperion Animation Hudlin Bros. | Paramount Pictures | 73 | $10,000,000 | $8,442,162 | The ninth animated film from Paramount Pictures and the first African-American animated film. |
| Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland | August 21, 1992 | — | Anime | TMS Entertainment | Hemdale Film Corporation | 85 | $35,000,000 | $1,368,000 | The first animated film from Hemdale Film Corporation. Was re-released by Kidtoon Films in 2005. |
| Freddie as F.R.O.7 | August 14, 1992 (United Kingdom) August 28, 1992 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Hollywood Road Films J&M Entertainment | Miramax Films | 87 | — | $1,119,368 | The second animated film from Miramax Films. Was re-released on home video under an alternate re-edited version titled Freddie the Frog, with 20 minutes edited out. |
| The Tune | April 25, 1992 (Sundance Film Festival) September 11, 1992 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | October Films | October Films | 69 | $175,000 | — | The first animated film from Bill Plympton and the first animated film from October Films. |
| Golgo 13: The Professional | October 2, 1992 (Boston) | — | Anime | TMS Entertainment Filmlink International | Streamline Pictures | 93 | — | — | The 10th animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Aladdin | November 11, 1992 (El Capitan Theatre) November 25, 1992 (original release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 90 | $28,000,000 | $346,476,295 | The 31st animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation, the sixth Disney Princess, the first animated film to be presented in Dolby Digital and the last Disney animated film to be based on a fairytale for 18 years. Nominee of a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. It inspired two direct-to-video sequels (The Return of Jafar, and Aladdin and the King of Thieves). Adapted into a 2019 live-action remake of the same name. |
| To Want to Fly | February 3, 1993 | — | Traditional animation/Live action | Pentafilm – Bambù | Fine Line Features | 94 | — | $78,144 | The first animated film from Fine Line Features. |
| Legend of the Overfiend | March 26, 1993 | — | Anime | West Cape Corporation Shochiku-Fuji | Anime 21 | 108 | — | — | The first animated film from Anime 21. |
| Super Dimensional Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again | March 26, 1993 | — | Anime | U.S. Renditions | Tara Releasing | 150 | — | — | The first animated film from Tara Releasing. |
| Neo Tokyo | April 2, 1993 (as a double-feature) | — | Anime | Project Team Argos Madhouse | Streamline Pictures | 50 | — | — | The 11th animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Silent Möbius | April 2, 1993 (as a double-feature) | — | Anime | Anime International Company | Streamline Pictures | 50 | — | — | The 12th animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Vampire Hunter D | April 5, 1993 | — | Anime | Epic Records Japan Movic Sony Music Entertainment Japan Ashi Productions | Streamline Pictures | 80 | — | — | The 13th animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| My Neighbor Totoro | May 7, 1993 | — | Anime | Studio Ghibli | 50th Street Films | 86 | — | $41,076,708 | The first animated film from 50th Street Films and the third animated Studio Ghibli film to be theatrically released in the United States. |
| Happily Ever After | May 28, 1993 | — | Traditional animation | Filmation | 1st National Film Corporation | 75 | — | $3,299,382 | The first animated film from 1st National Film Corporation and the eighth animated film from Filmation. |
| Once Upon a Forest | June 18, 1993 | — | Traditional animation | Hanna-Barbera Productions ITV Cymru Wales | 20th Century Fox | 71 | $13,000,000 | $6,582,052 | The sixth animated film from 20th Century Fox and the seventh animated film from Hanna-Barbera. |
| Tom and Jerry: The Movie | July 20, 1993 (Planet Hollywood) July 30, 1993 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | LIVE Entertainment Turner Entertainment WMG Film Film Roman | Miramax Films | 83 | $3,500,000 | $3,560,469 | The third animated film from Miramax Films, the first animated film from Turner Pictures and the first animated film to feature Tom and Jerry. |
| Wicked City | September 12, 1993 | — | Anime | Japan Home Video Video Art Madhouse | Streamline Pictures | 82 | — | — | The 14th animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| The Nightmare Before Christmas | October 9, 1993 (New York Film Festival) October 14, 1993 (El Capitan Theatre) October 15, 1993 (limited release) October 29, 1993 (official release) | Knick Knack (2006 3D re-issue) | Stop-motion | Touchstone Pictures Skellington Productions | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 76 | $26,000,000 | $50,003,043 | The first animated film from Tim Burton, the first animated film from Touchstone Pictures and the first animated film from Skellington Productions. Was re-released in 3D in 2006. |
| We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story | November 24, 1993 | — | Traditional animation | Amblin Entertainment Amblimation | Universal Pictures | 71 | — | $9,317,021 | The seventh animated film from Universal Pictures, the fifth animated film from Amblin Entertainment, the second animated film from Amblimation, the first non-Disney animated film to use digital ink and paint and the first animated film to be presented in DTS. |
| Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | December 25, 1993 | — | Traditional animation | Warner Bros. Family Entertainment Warner Bros. Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 76 | $6,000,000 | $5,617,391 | The 12th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the first animated film to feature Batman. |
| Megazone 23: Part I | March 29, 1994 (as a double-feature) | — | Anime | Artland Artmic | Streamline Pictures | 80 | — | — | The 15th animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Megazone 23: Part II | March 29, 1994 (as a double-feature) | — | Anime | Artland Artmic Anime International Company | Streamline Pictures | 80 | — | — | The 16th animated film from Streamline Pictures. |
| Thumbelina | March 30, 1994 | Animaniacs: I'm Mad | Traditional animation | Sullivan Bluth Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | 86 | $28,000,000 | $11,373,501 | The sixth animated film from Don Bluth and the 13th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures. Rights later went to 20th Century Fox. |
| The Princess and the Goblin | May 21, 1994 (Crest Theatre) June 3, 1994 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Pannonia Film Studio S4C NHK | Hemdale Film Corporation | 82 | $10,000,000 | $2,105,078 | The second animated film from Hemdale Film Corporation. |
| The Lion King | June 12, 1994 (El Capitan Theatre) June 15, 1994 (Radio City Music Hall) June 24, 1994 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 88 | $45,000,000 | $858,555,561 | The 32nd animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation. Winner of a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, was re-released in IMAX in 2002 and in 3D in 2011. It also inspired a 1998 direct-to-video sequel and a 2004 direct-to-video prequel. |
| A Troll in Central Park | October 7, 1994 | — | Traditional animation | Sullivan Bluth Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | 75 | — | $71,368 | The seventh animated film from Don Bluth and the 14th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures. Rights later went to 20th Century Fox. |
| The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb | November 11, 1994 | — | Stop-motion | BBC Bristol bolexbrothers | Tara Releasing | 60 | — | $70,441 | The second animated film from Tara Releasing. |
| The Swan Princess | November 17, 1994 (Trolley Corners) November 18, 1994 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Nest Family Entertainment Rich Animation Studios | New Line Cinema | 89 | $21,000,000 | $9,771,658 | The third animated film from New Line Cinema and the first animated film from Rich Animation Studios. |
| The Pagemaster | November 23, 1994 | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Turner Pictures Colbath | 20th Century Fox | 75 | $34,000,000 | $13,670,688 | The seventh animated film from 20th Century Fox, the second Fox animated film with live-action and the second animated film from Turner Pictures. |
| Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise | March 3, 1995 | — | Anime | Gainax | Tara Releasing | 119 | $7,793,720 | $53,750,300 | The third animated film from Tara Releasing. |
| A Goofy Movie | April 5, 1995 (AMC Pleasure Island) April 7, 1995 (official release) | Runaway Brain (in the UK) | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Disney MovieToons Walt Disney Television Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 78 | — | $35,348,597 | The second animated film from Disney MovieToons and the second animated film from Walt Disney Television Animation. Also inspired a 2000 direct-to-video sequel. |
| The Pebble and the Penguin | April 12, 1995 | Driving Mr. Pink | Traditional animation | Sullivan Bluth Studios | MGM/UA Entertainment | 74 | $28,000,000 | $3,983,912 | The eighth animated film from Don Bluth, the fifth animated film from MGM/UA Entertainment Company, the final animated film from Don Bluth to use cel animation and the first animated film to be presented in DTS Stereo. |
| Casper | May 21, 1995 (Universal CityWalk) May 26, 1995 (official release) | — | Computer animation/Live-action | Amblin Entertainment Harvey Entertainment | Universal Pictures | 100 | $55,000,000 | $100,328,194 | The first Universal animated film with live-action, the sixth animated film from Amblin Entertainment and the first animated feature film to have a fully CGI character in the lead role, predating Toy Story by just six months. Also inspired two direct-to-video prequels (Casper: A Spirited Beginning, and Casper Meets Wendy). |
| Pocahontas | June 10, 1995 (Central Park) June 23, 1995 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 81 | $55,000,000 | $141,579,773 | The 33rd animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation, the seventh Disney Princess and the first animated film to be based on a true story. Also inspired a 1998 direct-to-video sequel. |
| Arabian Knight | August 25, 1995 | — | Traditional animation | Richard Williams Productions Allied Filmmakers | Miramax Films | 72 | $28,000,000 | $669,276 | The third animated film from Richard Williams and the fourth animated film from Miramax Films. |
| Gumby: The Movie | September 1, 1995 (Twin Cities) September 8, 1995 (Detroit) September 29, 1995 (everywhere else) | — | Stop-motion | Clokey Films Premavision Productions | Arrow Releasing | 94 | $2,800,000 | $57,100 | The first animated film from Arrow Releasing and the first animated film to feature Gumby. |
| Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie | October 20, 1995 (Boston) | — | Anime | TMS Entertainment | Tara Releasing | 100 | — | — | The fourth animated film from Tara Releasing. |
| Toy Story | November 19, 1995 (El Capitan Theatre) November 20, 1995 (Regency Theatre) November 22, 1995 (official release) | — | Computer animation | Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 81 | $30,000,000 | $373,554,033 | The first animated film from Pixar Animation Studios and the first fully computer-animated feature film ever made. Winner of a Special Achievement Academy Award, nominee of a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and was re-released in 3D in 2009, along with Toy Story 2. |
| Balto | December 17, 1995 (Crown Gotham Theatre) December 22, 1995 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Amblin Entertainment Amblimation | Universal Pictures | 77 | $31,000,000 | $11,348,324 | The eighth animated film from Universal Pictures, the seventh animated film from Amblin Entertainment and the third animated film from Amblimation. Also inspired two direct-to-video sequels in 2002 and 2004. |
| Roujin Z | January 5, 1996 | — | Anime | Tokyo Theaters Co The Television Inc Movic Co Sony Music A.P.P.P. | Central Park Media | 84 | — | — | The first animated film from Central Park Media. |
| All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 | March 29, 1996 | — | Traditional animation | MGM/UA Family Entertainment Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation | MGM/UA Entertainment | 83 | — | $8,620,678 | A sequel to All Dogs Go to Heaven, the sixth animated film from MGM/UA Entertainment Company and the first animated film from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation. Also inspired a 1998 direct-to-video sequel. |
| Ghost in the Shell | March 29, 1996 | — | Anime | Production I.G Bandai Visual Manga Entertainment | Palm Pictures | 82 | $10,000,000 | $43,000,000 | The first animated film from Palm Pictures. Was re-issued in 2008 as Ghost in the Shell 2.0, with updated visuals. |
| James and the Giant Peach | April 12, 1996 | — | Stop-motion/Live-action | Walt Disney Pictures Allied Filmmakers Skellington Productions | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 79 | $38,000,000 | $28,946,127 | The second animated film from Tim Burton and the second animated film from Skellington Productions. |
| The Hunchback of Notre Dame | June 19, 1996 (Mercedes-Benz Superdome) June 21, 1996 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 91 | $100,000,000 | $325,500,000 | The 34th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation. Also inspired a 2002 direct-to-video sequel. |
| Tenchi the Movie: Tenchi Muyo in Love | August 16, 1996 | — | Anime | Anime International Company Pioneer LDC | Pioneer Entertainment | 95 | — | — | The first animated film from Pioneer Entertainment. Also inspired a 1999 sequel, Tenchi Forever! The Movie. |
| Space Jam | November 10, 1996 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) November 15, 1996 (official release) | — | Traditional animation/Live-action | Warner Bros. Feature Animation Warner Bros. Family Entertainment Northern Lights Entertainment Courtside Seats Productions | Warner Bros. Pictures | 87 | $80,000,000 | $230,418,342 | The second Warner Bros. animated film with live-action, the first animated film from Warner Bros. Feature Animation and the first animated film to be presented in Sony Dynamic Digital Sound. |
| Beavis and Butt-Head Do America | December 15, 1996 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) December 20, 1996 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | The Geffen Film Company MTV Films | Paramount Pictures | 81 | $12,000,000 | $63,118,386 | The 10th animated film from Paramount Pictures, the second animated film from The Geffen Film Company and the second animated film from MTV Films. |
| Cats Don't Dance | March 26, 1997 | Pullet Surprise | Traditional animation | Turner Feature Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 75 | $32,000,000 | $3,588,602 | The 15th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the third animated film from Turner Feature Animation. |
| Hercules | June 15, 1997 (Times Square) June 27, 1997 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 93 | $85,000,000 | $250,700,000 | The 35th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation and the first animated film to be based on Greek mythology. Also inspired a 1999 direct-to-video prequel. |
| The Swan Princess: Escape from Castle Mountain | July 18, 1997 | — | Traditional animation | Nest Family Entertainment Rich Animation Studios | Legacy Releasing | 71 | — | $273,444 | A sequel to The Swan Princess, the second animated film from Rich Animation Studios and the first animated film from Legacy Releasing. Also inspired five direct-to-video sequels (The Swan Princess III: The Mystery of the Enchanted Treasure, The Swan Princess Christmas, The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale, The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today!, and The Swan Princess: Royally Undercover). |
| Pippi Longstocking | August 22, 1997 | — | Traditional animation | Nelvana Svensk Filmindustri IdunaFilm TFC Trickompany | Legacy Releasing | 77 | $11,500,000 | $505,335 | The second animated film from Legacy Releasing and the sixth animated film from Nelvana. |
| The Real Shlemiel | September 19, 1997 | — | Traditional animation | Les Films de l'Arlequin TMO-Loonland Project Images Films Videovox Stúdió C2A Club d'Investissement Média | Avalanche Releasing | 78 | — | — | The first animated film from Avalanche Releasing. |
| Anastasia | November 9, 1997 (Metropolitan Opera House) November 15, 1997 (Westwood Village Theatre) November 21, 1997 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | 20th Century Fox Animation Fox Animation Studios | 20th Century Fox | 94 | $50,000,000 | $139,801,096 | The eighth animated film from 20th Century Fox, the first animated film from 20th Century Fox Animation, the first animated film from Don Bluth to use digital ink and paint and the first animated film from Fox Animation Studios. Also inspired a 1999 direct-to-video spinoff, Bartok the Magnificent. |
| Quest for Camelot | May 3, 1998 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) May 15, 1998 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Warner Bros. Feature Animation Warner Bros. Family Entertainment | Warner Bros. Pictures | 86 | $40,000,000 | $38,172,500 | The 16th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the second animated film from Warner Bros. Feature Animation. |
| The Mighty Kong | May 29, 1998 | — | Traditional animation | L.A. Animation Lana Productions Hahn Shin Corporation | Legacy Releasing | 71 | — | — | The third animated film from Legacy Releasing and the first animated film to feature King Kong. |
| Mulan | June 5, 1998 (Hollywood Bowl) June 19, 1998 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 88 | $90,000,000 | $304,320,254 | The 36th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation, the eighth Disney Princess and the first Disney animated film to be produced at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Also inspired a 2005 direct-to-video sequel. It was adapted into a 2020 live-action remake of the same name. |
| Small Soldiers | July 8, 1998 (Gibson Amphitheatre) July 10, 1998 (official release) | — | Computer animation/Live-action | Amblin Entertainment Universal Pictures | DreamWorks Pictures | 110 | $40,000,000 | $87,500,000 | The first DreamWorks animated film with live-action, the second Universal animated film with live action and the eighth animated film from Amblin Entertainment. |
| I Married a Strange Person! | September 8, 1997 (Toronto International Film Festival) August 28, 1998 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Italtoons | Lionsgate Films | 73 | $250,000 | $467,272 | The second animated film from Bill Plympton and the first animated film from Lionsgate. |
| Antz | September 19, 1998 (TIFF) September 24, 1998 (Mann National Theatre) October 2, 1998 (official release) | — | Computer animation | DreamWorks Animation Pacific Data Images | DreamWorks Pictures | 83 | $42,000,000 | $171,757,863 | The first animated film from DreamWorks Pictures and the first animated film from DreamWorks Animation. |
| Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie | October 16, 1998 | — | Traditional animation | GoodTimes Entertainment Golden Books Tundra Productions | Legacy Releasing | 92 | $10,000,000 | $113,484 | The fourth animated film from Legacy Releasing. |
| The Rugrats Movie | November 8, 1998 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) November 20, 1998 (official release) | CatDog: Fetch | Traditional animation | Nickelodeon Movies Klasky Csupo | Paramount Pictures | 80 | $24,000,000 | $140,894,685 | The 11th animated film from Paramount Pictures, the first animated film from Nickelodeon Movies and the first animated film to feature the Rugrats. |
| A Bug's Life | November 14, 1998 (El Capitan Theatre) November 25, 1998 (official release) | Geri's Game | Computer animation | Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 95 | $120,000,000 | $363,258,859 | The second animated film from Pixar Animation Studios. |
| The Prince of Egypt | December 16, 1998 (Royce Hall) December 18, 1998 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | DreamWorks Animation | DreamWorks Pictures | 99 | $70,000,000 | $218,613,188 | The second animated film from DreamWorks Pictures and the second animated film from DreamWorks Animation. Also inspired a 2000 direct-to-video spin-off, Joseph: King of Dreams. |
| Babar: King of the Elephants | February 26, 1999 | — | Traditional animation | Nelvana Home Made Movies TMO-Loonland The Clifford Ross Company | Alliance Films | 79 | — | $227,374 | A sequel to Babar: The Movie, the first animated film from Alliance Films and the seventh animated film from Nelvana. |
| The King and I | March 19, 1999 | — | Traditional animation | Morgan Creek Entertainment Nest Family Entertainment Rankin/Bass Productions Rich Animation Studios | Warner Bros. Pictures | 89 | $25,000,000 | $11,993,021 | The 17th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures, the second animated film from Morgan Creek Entertainment, the third animated film from Rich Animation Studios and the seventh animated film from Rankin/Bass. |
| Doug's 1st Movie | March 16, 1999 (Disney-MGM Studios) March 26, 1999 (official release) | Donald's Dynamite: Opera Box | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Jumbo Pictures Walt Disney Television Animation Plus One Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 77 | $5,000,000 | $19,440,089 | The first animated film from Jumbo Pictures and the third animated film from Walt Disney Television Animation. |
| Tarzan | June 12, 1999 (El Capitan Theatre) June 18, 1999 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 88 | $130,000,000 | $448,191,819 | The 37th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation and the first major animated film to be screened in digital projection. Kicked off the Deep Canvas. It inspired a 2002 direct-to-video sequel and a 2005 direct-to-video prequel. |
| South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut | June 23, 1999 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) June 30, 1999 (official release) | — | Cutout animation | Warner Bros. Pictures Comedy Central Films Scott Rudin Productions | Paramount Pictures | 81 | $21,000,000 | $83,137,603 | The 12th animated film from Paramount Pictures, the 18th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the first animated film from Comedy Central Films. |
| The Iron Giant | July 31, 1999 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) August 6, 1999 (official release) | — | Traditional animation | Warner Bros. Feature Animation | Warner Bros. Pictures | 86 | $50,000,000 | $31,333,917 | The 19th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the third animated film from Warner Bros. Feature Animation. |
| Perfect Blue | August 20, 1999 | — | Anime | Madhouse | Rex Entertainment | 81 | $830,442 | $768,050 | The first animated film from Rex Entertainment. |
| Alien Adventure | August 20, 1999 | — | Computer animation | SimEx-Iwerks Movida-Trix | nWave Pictures | 35 | — | $24,074,680 | The first animated film from nWave Pictures. |
| Princess Mononoke | September 26, 1999 (New York Film Festival) October 7, 1999 (Austin Film Festival) October 20, 1999 (Westwood Village Theatre) October 29, 1999 (official release) | — | Anime | Studio Ghibli | Miramax Films | 133 | $23,500,000 | $169,700,000 | The fifth animated film from Miramax Films and the fourth animated Studio Ghibli film to be theatrically released in the United States. |
| Pokémon: The First Movie | November 6, 1999 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre) November 10, 1999 (official release) | Pikachu's Vacation | Anime | 4Kids Entertainment OLM | Warner Bros. Pictures | 75 | $5,000,000 | $85,744,662 | The 20th animated film from Warner Bros. Pictures and the first animated film to be based on Pokémon. |
| Toy Story 2 | November 13, 1999 (El Capitan Theatre) November 24, 1999 (official release) | Luxo Jr. | Computer animation | Walt Disney Pictures Pixar Animation Studios | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 92 | $90 million | $487,059,677 | A sequel to Toy Story, the third animated film from Pixar Animation Studios and the first animated film to be presented in Dolby Digital Surround EX and DTS-ES. Winner of a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and was re-released in 3D in 2009, along with Toy Story. |
| Stuart Little | December 5, 1999 (Westwood Village Theatre) December 17, 1999 (official release) | — | Computer animation/Live-action | Columbia Pictures | Sony Pictures Releasing | 85 | $105-133 million | $300,135,367 | The second Columbia animated film with live-action and the first animated film to be presented in 8-channel Sony Dynamic Digital Sound. |
| Fantasia 2000 | December 17, 1999 (Carnegie Hall) January 1, 2000 (IMAX version) June 16, 2000 (general release) | — | Traditional animation/Computer animation/Live-action | Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Feature Animation | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution | 74 | $80-85 million | $90,874,570 | A sequel to Fantasia, the 38th animated film from Walt Disney Feature Animation, the first animated film to be released in IMAX and the ninth and final Disney package film. |