'Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc' and 7 Other Best Animated Movies Released in 2025, Ranked by IMDb

2025 was a true feast for animation fans, gifting viewers with long-awaited adaptations of iconic manga and bold new artistic expressions.

We had everything – from grand-scale family adventures from Disney and Pixar to impressive feature-length anime sequels.

8. 'Elio', 2025

IMDb Score: 6.7/10

Coco screenwriter Adrian Molina made his directorial debut with Pixar. The movie's protagonist, Elio, is a young space enthusiast and avid fan of alien stories. He is accidentally teleported to an interplanetary organization where he is mistaken for the leader of Earth.

Now, Elio must negotiate with representatives of other races to help them avoid conflict with an aggressive general who was barred from the meeting.

7. 'The Bad Guys 2', 2025

IMDb Score: 7.0/10

In 2022, The Bad Guys, a movie about a gang of anthropomorphic animal thieves who become heroes, became a box office hit. It received high praise from critics and viewers alike, so a sequel was inevitable.

In the new installment, the team is released from prison and attempts to live honestly. However, they are blackmailed by an all-female gang called Bad Girls. The gang forces the characters to commit one last crime: stealing all the gold on Earth.

6. 'Predator: Killer of Killers', 2025

IMDb Score: 7.4/10

In 2025, the Predator series franchise expanded with two sequels, both of which were directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the director of Prey. Among them is the franchise's first animated movie.

The plot tells three stories about the clash between humans and aliens. In one story, Vikings encounter a Predator during a campaign against the Krivichi. In 17th-century Japan, brothers duel but unite against an unknown enemy.

During World War II, a pilot spots an alien ship. In the finale, all of these stories unexpectedly come together.

5. 'KPop Demon Hunters', 2025

IMDb Score: 7.5/10

KPop Demon Hunters has achieved the impossible on Netflix – the movie has become the platform's most-watched feature film of all time.

Mira, Rumi, and Zoey are members of the popular K-pop group Huntrix. They shine on stage and sell out stadiums, but when the spotlights dim, a different game begins. The girls are secret demon hunters who battle aliens from an alternate reality.

The balance of power is thrown off when the charismatic boy band Saja Boys appears, with a huge following and an insatiable appetite for human attention.

4. 'Zootopia 2', 2025

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

The first Zootopia earned over a billion dollars at the box office and became a true legend. As the box office performance of newer animated movies has declined, Disney has increasingly turned to sequels of successful projects.

In Zootopia 2, Judy, a rabbit, and Nick, a fox, become official partners in the city police force. They investigate a snake who stole a valuable diary and uncover a large-scale conspiracy but find themselves under suspicion.

3. 'Ne Zha 2', 2025

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

Many people may not have heard of the original Ne Zha movie. However, the sequel created a stir even before its international release when it earned record-breaking box office receipts in China.

After its worldwide release, it became the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, surpassing all Disney and Pixar films.

In the first movie, Ne Zha was supposed to die, but Ao Bing saved him. To prevent their spirits from becoming disembodied, Master Taiyi devises a way to create new physical forms for them. Now, Ne Zha and Ao Bing share a body. Together, they must undergo trials to become immortal.

2. 'Demon Slayer The Movie: Infinity Castle', 2025

IMDb Score: 8.5/10

One year after the fourth season of Demon Slayer aired, a full-length movie was released. Unlike the previous movie, which was a compilation of episodes from the series, this one is a standalone story.

Infinity Castle is the first in a trilogy of films that will conclude the Demon Slayer story.

The most powerful demon, Muzan Kibutsuji, returns to the Infinity Castle and transports the slayers there. Now, the heroes must defeat the villain and his minions and rescue their loved ones.

1. 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc', 2025

IMDb Score: 8.5/10

The first season of the popular manga adaptation premiered in 2022, and fans have been waiting for a sequel ever since. However, instead of a second season, a full-length movie was released.

Sixteen-year-old Denji is an orphan who has had an extremely difficult life. He still works for the Public Safety Bureau and fights demons. After acquiring the powers of a chainsaw demon, he falls under Makima's wing.

A sudden rainstorm brings him together with Reze, a high school girl who works at a café. One thing leads to another, and soon the half-demon finds himself falling in love with her.