MoanaandMinionsare among the seven animated movies that dominate the streaming charts for 2024. FromInside Out 2toThe Wild Robot, many of2024’s animated moviesproved to be critical and commercial successes. In addition to performing well in theaters,popular animated movies have a tendency to perform well on streaming platforms, both when it comes to newer releases, and older ones that continue to have enduring appeal.
According toLuminate,seven out of the top 10 most-watched original and acquired movies in 2024 were animated.Moanatops the list, which also includesTrolls Band Together,The Super Mario Bros. Movie,Minions,Cars,Inside Out 2, andEncanto. The only one of these movies to release in 2024 isInside Out 2, as all the others were released in the past two decades, withCarsbeing the oldest movie on the list with its 2006 debut. The only non-animated movies in the top 10 areOppenheimer,Carry-On, andThe Equalizer 3. Check out the list below:
1
9.36
11/16/16
2
6.85
7/19/23
3
6.16
10/12/23
4
5.36
4/5/23
5
5.14
12/13/24
6
4.78
8/30/23
7
4.63
1/1/15
8
4.54
6/08/06
9
4.51
6/12/24
10
4.45
12/24/21
What This Means For Streaming
2024 Was A Good Year For Animated Movies, Disney, And Netflix
Animated movies, Disney, and Netflix are the winners from this streaming data.Moana 2’s record-breaking box office, which has surpassed $1 billion worldwide, is intertwined withMoana’s dominant streaming numbers. The franchise greatly contributed toDisney conquering the box office and the streaming charts in 2024. Disney has plenty to celebrate outsideMoanaas well, withCars,Inside Out 2, andEncantoalso being in the top 10.Inside Out 2’s numbers are even more impressive when considering that it was not available to stream on Disney+ until September 25.
Moana 2’s $386 Million Opening: Every Box Office Record, Animated Disney Movie Comparisons & More Explained
Moana 2 has enjoyed a triumphant $386 million box office opening, which includes breaking numerous records and beating other Disney movies.
While Disney’sMoanaholds the top spot and four titles,Netflix has five titles in the top 10. Even though much of Netflix’s content is now original, acquired movies are still integral to their platform, with the animatedTrolls Band Together,The Super Mario Bros. Movie, andMinionsall being acquired.Carry-Onis the only Netflix original movie in the top 10, managing the impressive feat of garnering 5.14 billion minutes watched in 2024 after releasing as late as December 13.
Our Take On 2024’s Top 10 Original And Acquired Movies
Animation And Variety Are Key To Streaming Successes
This top 10 solidifies how thedomination of animated movies went beyond the box office in 2024. Animated movies have the unique ability to entertain and resonate with audiences of all ages, making them perfect streaming material. No studio should now be questioning how far-reaching an animated movie can be. Another key takeaway from the top 10 is the importance of a diverse streaming library. Viewers not only want towatchMoana 2,Inside Out 2,Carry-On, and other new releases, but want to be able to watch movies from previous years as well.
