However, this has also led to some filmmakers not trying as hard in the past.
Thankfully, that wasn’t the case for this year’s biggest family hits.
Thankfully, for this smaller project,Orion and the Darkwas far better than anyone expected it to be.
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Upon its release, it became a must-see smash-hit.
But, despite the odds,Transformers Onehit screens to massive success.
Transformers One explores the origins of the iconic Autobots and Decepticons on their home planet of Cybertron.
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It was always going to be tough to follow-upMoana, butMoana 2did as good of a job as any.
Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
So much so that theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise recently passed the $1 billion mark.
Meet Orion, a young boy who is afraid of heights, pets, and rendered nearly catatonic by the worst of all perils: the dark. The Dark takes Orion on a nighttime trip to prove to the youngster that the only thing to fear is fear itself.
It quickly became the highest-grossing animated film of all time and for very good reason.
This allowed it to be captivating and enthralling for the entire planet.
Inside Out 2 follows the emotional journey of a now-teenage Riley as she encounters new challenges and emotions.
The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
3’Flow'
Pretty much everyone can agree that cats are freakin' adorable.
But, it was done the huge disservice of being released on the same day as the astoundingly successfulWicked.
Hopefully the huge award prizes bring more people to the movie.
It certainly makes the almost10-year gap since the last moviefeel a lot better.
The Wild Robot is an animated drama film based on a series of books by Peter Brown.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: When the notorious Herdman siblings unexpectedly join the local church’s Christmas pageant, their unruly behavior presents a challenge to the community. Despite chaos ensuing, the Herdmans' involvement leads the town to confront unexpected lessons about kindness and understanding, offering a fresh perspective on the holiday spirit.
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Transformers One explores the origins of the iconic Autobots and Decepticons on their home planet of Cybertron. Set against a complex backdrop of alliances and betrayals, the film delves into the formative events and key figures that shaped these legendary factions, leading to their epic conflict.
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Moana sets out on another daring voyage, venturing into uncharted territories to save her island from a looming ancient danger. Joined by the demigod Maui and her steadfast friends, she braves perilous seas and encounters new allies along the way. Her quest leads to revelations about her ancestors and deeper insights into her bond with the ocean.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the sequel to the 2022 comedy-adventure movie that featured the Blue Blur and his companions on an adventure to stop Dr. Robotnik from taking over the world. The new film sees the new antagonist Shadow the Hedgehog, arriving to cause trouble for the newly formed trio of heroes, Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, as they adjust to their earthly lives.
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Inside Out 2 follows the emotional journey of a now-teenage Riley as she encounters new challenges and emotions. As her mind expands, so does the complexity of her inner world, where new emotions must collaborate with old ones to guide her through adolescence, creating dynamic and heartfelt experiences.
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The story of how a green-skinned woman framed by the Wizard of Oz becomes the Wicked Witch of the West. The first of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.
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Flow (2024) follows a solitary animal named Cat who must find refuge and collaborate with other species on a boat after a great flood devastates their home. As they sail through mystical, overflowed landscapes, the group navigates challenges and dangers while adapting to a transformed world.
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The Wild Robot is an animated drama film based on a series of books by Peter Brown. The adaptation is written and directed by Chris Sanders and stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O’Hara. The Wild Robot centers on a robot named Rozzum 7134, who becomes stranded on a deserted island and the guardian of a young orphan.
