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History
Winners and nominees
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Multiple wins and nominations
See also
References
External links

Annie Award for Best Animated Feature

NameAnnie Award for Best Animated Feature
Awarded ForExcellence in film animation
PresenterASIFA-Hollywood
CountryUnited States
YearBeauty and the Beast (1992)
HolderThe Wild Robot (2024)
Websitehttps://annieawards.org

The Annie Award for Best Animated Feature is an Annie Award introduced in 1992, awarded annually to the best animated feature film.

History

In 1998, the award was renamed Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Theatrical Feature, only to revert to its original title again in 2001.

Winners and nominees

1990s

YearFilmProduction companies and distributors
1992
(20th)
1993
(21st)
1994
(22nd)
1995
(23rd)
1996
(24th)
1997
(25th)
1998
(26th)
1999
(27th)
Beauty and the BeastWalt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Bebe's KidsHyperion Studio, Hudlin Bros. and Paramount Pictures
FernGully: The Last Rainforest20th Century Fox, FAI Films, Kroyer Films, Interscope Communications, Youngheart Productions and Moonheart Entertainment
AladdinWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Little Nemo: Adventures in SlumberlandTokyo Movie Shinsha, Toho-Towa and Hemdale Film Corporation
Once Upon a Forest20th Century Fox, Hanna-Barbera Productions, Endangered Film Company and ITV Cymru Wales (HTV)
The Lion KingWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Batman: Mask of the PhantasmWarner Bros. Animation, Dong Yang Animation, Spectrum Animation and Warner Bros. Pictures
The Nightmare Before ChristmasWalt Disney Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Skellington Productions, Tim Burton Productions, DiNovi Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
PocahontasWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
A Goofy MovieWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Television Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
The Swan PrincessRich Animation Studios, Nest Entertainment and New Line Cinema
Toy StoryWalt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
BaltoUniversal Pictures, Amblimation and Amblin Entertainment
Ghost in the ShellShochiku, Production I.G., Bandai Visual and Manga Entertainment
The Hunchback of Notre DameWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
James and the Giant PeachWalt Disney Pictures, Skellington Productions, Allied Filmmakers, Tim Burton Productions, DiNovi Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Cats Don't DanceWarner Bros. Pictures, Turner Feature Animation, David Kirschner Productions and Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
HerculesWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Space JamWarner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Feature Animation, Northern Lights Entertainment, Courtside Seats Productions and Warner Bros. Family Entertainment
MulanWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Anastasia20th Century Fox, Fox Animation Studios, The Big Gun Project and Fox Family Films
Quest for CamelotWarner Bros. Feature Animation and Warner Bros. Pictures
I Married a Strange Person!Italtoons Corporation and Lions Gate Films
The Iron GiantWarner Bros. Feature Animation and Warner Bros. Pictures
A Bug's LifeWalt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
The Prince of EgyptDreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Pictures
South Park: Bigger, Longer & UncutParamount Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Comedy Central Films, Scott Rudin Productions and South Park Studios
TarzanWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.

2000s

YearFilmProduction companies and distributors
2000
(28th)
2001
(29th)
2002
(30th)
2003
(31st)
2004
(32nd)
2005
(33rd)
2006
(34th)
2007
(35th)
2008
(36th)
2009
(37th)
Toy Story 2Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Chicken RunAardman Animations, DreamWorks Animation, Pathé, Allied Filmmakers and DreamWorks Pictures
Fantasia 2000Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
The Road to El DoradoDreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Pictures
Titan A.E.20th Century Fox Animation, Fox Animation Studios, David Kirschner Productions and 20th Century Fox
ShrekDreamWorks Animation, PDI/DreamWorks and DreamWorks Pictures
Blood: The Last VampireIG Plus, Production I.G., Aniplex and Sony Computer Entertainment
The Emperor's New GrooveWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Osmosis JonesWarner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Feature Animation and Conundrum Entertainment
Spirited AwayStudio Ghibli and Toho
Ice Age20th Century Fox Animation, Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox
Lilo & StitchWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Monsters, Inc.Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Spirit: Stallion of the CimarronDreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Pictures
Finding NemoPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Brother BearWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Looney Tunes: Back In ActionWarner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Feature Animation, Baltimore/Spring Creek Productions, Goldman Pictures and Lonely Film Productions GmbH & Co. KG.
Millennium ActressGo Fish Pictures, Bandai Visual Company, Chiyoko Committee, Genco, Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co., Madhouse, Inc., WOWOW and The Klockworx
The Triplets of BellevilleLes Armateurs, Champion, Vivi Film, France 3 Cinéma, RGP France, BBC Bristol, BBC Worldwide, Diaphana Films, Cinéart, Alliance Atlantis and Tartan Films
The IncrediblesPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGo Fish Pictures, Production I.G and Toho
Shrek 2DreamWorks Animation, PDI/DreamWorks and DreamWorks Pictures
The SpongeBob SquarePants MovieParamount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies and United Plankton Pictures
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-RabbitAardman Animations, DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Pictures
Chicken LittleWalt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Corpse BrideLaika Entertainment, Tim Burton Productions, Patalex II Productions and Warner Bros. Pictures
Howl's Moving CastleStudio Ghibli and Toho
MadagascarDreamWorks Animation, PDI/DreamWorks and DreamWorks Pictures
CarsPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Happy FeetWarner Bros. Pictures, Animal Logic, Kennedy Miller Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures and Kingdom Feature Productions
Monster HouseAmblin Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, ImageMovers, Relativity Media and Sony Pictures Releasing
Open SeasonColumbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Releasing
Over the HedgeDreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures
RatatouillePixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.
Bee MovieDreamWorks Animation, Columbus 81 Productions and Paramount Pictures
Persepolis2.4.7. Films, France 3 Cinéma, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, Franche Connection Animations, Diaphana Distribution, Celluloid Dreams, Soficinéma, Sofica Europacorp and Sony Pictures Classics
The Simpsons Movie20th Century Fox Animation, Gracie Films, The Curiosity Company and 20th Century Fox
Surf's UpColumbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Releasing
Kung Fu PandaDreamWorks Animation, Dragon Warrior Media and Paramount Pictures
$9.99Sherman Pictures, Lama Films and the Australian Film Finance Corporation
BoltWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
WALL-EPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Waltz with BashirBridgit Folman Film Gang, Les Films d'Ici, Razor Film Produktion GmbH and Sony Pictures Classics
UpPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsColumbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Releasing
CoralinePandemonium, Laika and Focus Features
Fantastic Mr. Fox20th Century Fox, Indian Paintbrush, Regency Enterprises, New Regency Productions and American Empirical Pictures
The Princess and the FrogWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Secret of KellsLes Armateurs, Vivi Film, Cartoon Saloon, France 2 Cinéma, Gébéka Films, Kinepolis Film Distribution and Buena Vista International

2010s

YearFilmProduction companies and distributors
2010
(38th)
2011
(39th)
2012
(40th)
2013
(41st)
2014
(42nd)
2015
(43rd)
2016
(44th)
2017
(45th)
2018
(46th)
2019
(47th)
How to Train Your DragonDreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures
Despicable MeIllumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures
The IllusionistPathé, Django Films, Ciné B, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, CinéCinéma, France Télévisions, Allied Filmmakers and Ink.Digital
TangledWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Toy Story 3Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
RangoNickelodeon Movies, Paramount Pictures, Blind Wink Productions, GK Films and Industrial Light & Magic
The Adventures of TintinAmblin Entertainment, The Kennedy/Marshall Company, WingNut Films, Nickelodeon Movies, Hemisphere Media Capital, Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures
Arthur ChristmasAardman Animations, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Releasing
Cars 2Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
A Cat in ParisFolimage, Lunanime, Lumière, Digit Anima, France 3 Cinéma, Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, RTBF, Gébéka Films, Benelux Film Distributors and Agora Films
Chico & RitaIsle of Man Film, CinemaNX, Estudio Mariscal, Fernando Trueba Producciones Cinematográficas, Generalitat de Catalunya - Institut Català de les Indústries Culturals (ICIC), HanWay Films, ICF Institut Català de Finances, Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales (ICAA), Magic Light Pictures, Mesfilms, Televisió de Catalunya (TV3) and Televisión Española (TVE)
Kung Fu Panda 2DreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures
Puss in Boots
Rio20th Century Fox Animation, Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox
WrinklesCromosoma TV produccions, Elephant in the Black Box and Perro Verde Films
Wreck-It RalphWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
BravePixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
FrankenweenieWalt Disney Pictures, Tim Burton Productions and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Hotel TransylvaniaColumbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Releasing
ParaNormanLaika and Focus Features
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!Aardman Animations, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Releasing
The Rabbi's CatAutochenille Production, TF1 Droits Audiovisuels, France 3 Cinéma, Canal+, France 3, CinéCinéma, Sofica Valor 7, Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma, UGC Distribution and Société des Producteurs de Cinéma et de Télévision (Procirep)
Rise of the GuardiansDreamWorks Animation and Paramount Pictures
FrozenWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The CroodsDreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox
Despicable Me 2Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures
Ernest & CelestineLes Armateurs, La Parti Productions, Maybe Movies, Melusine Productions, StudioCanal, Superprod, GKIDS and Cinéart
A Letter to MomoProduction I.G, Momo e no Tegami Production Committee, Bandai Visual Company, Chubu-nippon Broadcasting Company (CBC), Chugoku Broadcasting (RCC), Horipro, JR Kikaku, Kadokawa Pictures, Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co., Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS), Mainichi Newspapers, Oriental Light and Magic (OLM), Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), Tokyu Recreation and Yahoo Japan
Monsters UniversityPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Wind RisesStudio Ghibli, Nippon Television Network (NTV), Dentsu, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Walt Disney Animation Japan, D-Rights, Toho, KDDI Corporation and The Wind Rises Production Committee
How to Train Your Dragon 2DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox
Big Hero 6Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Book of Life20th Century Fox, 20th Century Fox Animation, Chatrone, Mexopolis and Reel FX Animation Studios
The BoxtrollsLaika and Focus Features
Cheatin'Bill Plympton Studios
The Lego MovieWarner Bros. Pictures, Warner Animation Group, Village Roadshow Pictures, RatPac-Dune Entertainment, Lego System A/S, Vertigo Entertainment, Lin Pictures and Animal Logic
Song of the SeaCartoon Saloon, Melusine Productions, Big Farm, Superprod, Noerlum Studios, Bord Scannán na hÉireann / The Irish Film Board, Magellan Films, West Danish Film Fund, Haut et Court, Orange Cinéma Séries, Det Danske Filminstitut, Wallimage, VOO, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Eurimages and Luxembourg Film Fund
The Tale of the Princess KaguyaStudio Ghibli, Dentsu, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, KDDI Corporation, Mitsubishi, Nippon Television Network (NTV), D-Rights and Toho
Inside OutPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
AnomalisaParamount Pictures, Paramount Animation, HanWay Films, Harmonius Claptrap, Starburns Industries and Snoot Entertainment
The Good DinosaurPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Peanuts Movie20th Century Fox Animation, Blue Sky Studios, Feigco Entertainment and 20th Century Fox
Shaun the Sheep MovieAardman Animations, Anton Capital Entertainment and StudioCanal
ZootopiaWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Finding DoryPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Kubo and the Two StringsLaika and Focus Features
Kung Fu Panda 3DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox
MoanaWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
CocoPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Boss BabyDreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Cars 3Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Despicable Me 3Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseColumbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, Pascal Pictures, Arad Productions, Lord Miller Productions and Sony Pictures Releasing
Early ManAardman Animations, StudioCanal and the British Film Institute
Incredibles 2Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Isle of DogsFox Searchlight Pictures, Indian Paintbrush, American Empirical Pictures, Scott Rudin Productions and Studio Babelsberg
Ralph Breaks the InternetWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
KlausNetflix (Netflix Animation), The SPA Studios, and Atresmedia Cine
Frozen 2Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden WorldDreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures
Missing LinkLaika, Annapurna Pictures and United Artists Releasing
Toy Story 4Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

2020s

YearFilmProduction companies and distributors
2020
(48th)
2021
(49th)
2022
(50th)
2023
(51st)
2024
(52nd)
2025
(53rd)
SoulPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
The Croods: A New AgeDreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures
OnwardPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Trolls World TourDreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures
The WilloughbysNetflix (Netflix Animation), Bron Studios, and Creative Wealth Media Finance
The Mitchells vs. the MachinesColumbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Lord Miller Productions, One Cool Films and Netflix
EncantoWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
LucaPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Raya and the Last DragonWalt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Sing 2Illumination and Universal Pictures
Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioNetflix (Netflix Animation), Necropia Entertainment, Double Dare You (DDY), ShadowMachine, and The Jim Henson Company
Puss in Boots: The Last WishDreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures
The Sea BeastNetflix (Netflix Animation) and Sony Pictures Imageworks
Turning RedPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Wendell & WildNetflix (Netflix Animation), Monkeypaw Productions, Gotham Group, Artists First, and SIF 309 Film Music
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-VerseColumbia Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, Pascal Pictures, Lord Miller Productions, Avi Arad Productions and Sony Pictures Releasing
The Boy and the HeronStudio Ghibli and Toho
NimonaAnnapurna Pictures, Annapurna Animation, DNEG Animation, Vertigo Entertainment and Netflix
SuzumeCoMix Wave Films Inc., STORY inc., Aniplex, East Japan Marketing & Communications Inc., Kadokawa, Lawson Entertainment, Nova Media, Voque Ting and Toho
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant MayhemParamount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, Point Grey Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Mikros Animation and Image Comics
The Wild RobotDreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures
Inside Out 2Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Kung Fu Panda 4DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures
That ChristmasLocksmith Animation and Netflix
Ultraman: RisingNetflix (Netflix Animation), Tsuburaya Productions, and Industrial Light & Magic
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlAardman Animations, Netflix, and BBC
ElioPixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
KPop Demon HuntersSony Pictures Animation and Netflix
Little Amélie or the Character of RainMaybe Movies and Ikki Films
The Bad Guys 2DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures
Zootopia 2Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Multiple wins and nominations

WinsFilm franchises
2How to Train Your Dragon
Toy Story
Spider-Verse

NominationsFilm franchises
4Shrek
Toy Story
Kung Fu Panda
3Despicable Me
How to Train Your Dragon
2The Croods
Frozen
Ghost in the Shell
The Incredibles
Inside Out
Monsters, Inc.
Spider-Verse
Wallace & Gromit
Wreck-It Ralph
Zootopia

WinsStudio
11Pixar Animation Studios
8Walt Disney Studios
6DreamWorks Animation
3Sony Pictures Animation
2Netflix Animation
Warner Bros. Animation

NominationsStudio
35Walt Disney Studios
26Pixar Animation Studios
DreamWorks Animation
10Sony Pictures Animation
9Warner Bros.
820th Century Fox
7Aardman Animations
Laika
Netflix Animation
4GKIDS
Studio Ghibli
Paramount Pictures
Illumination Entertainment
3Blue Sky Studios
Columbia Pictures
Nickelodeon Movies
PDI/DreamWorks
2Cartoon Saloon
Touchstone Pictures
Go Fish Pictures
Les Armateurs
Skellington Productions
Focus Features
Production I.G
Universal Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
Fox Animation Studios

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References


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Category:Annie Awards
Category:Awards for best animated feature film
Category:Best Animated Feature Annie Award winners
Category:Awards established in 1992
Category:1992 establishments in the United States