Most Popular Children's Animated Franchises
The People's all time favourite franchise of animated movies made for children (but also tend to be watched and liked by adults). Please be aware this list is in no particular order!!
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- DirectorsEric DarnellTom McGrathStarsChris RockBen StillerDavid SchwimmerA group of animals who have spent all their life in a New York zoo end up in the jungles of Madagascar, and must adjust to living in the wild.Three movies, various shorts, a fourth in development, Christmas Specials, a 'spin-off' movie 'The Penguins of Madagascar' and a 'spin-off' TV show 'All Hail King Julien'
- DirectorsAndrew AdamsonVicky JensonStarsMike MyersEddie MurphyCameron DiazA mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.More shorts and Christmas specials than any other Franchise, Its own ride at Universal studios and four movies with a fifth in development
- DirectorsChris WedgeCarlos SaldanhaStarsDenis LearyJohn LeguizamoRay RomanoManny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.Five movies, numerous shorts, Christmas specials and a few separate shorts including 'Scrat'
- DirectorJohn LasseterStarsTom HanksTim AllenDon RicklesA cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's bedroom.Three movies with another in planning, two short movies and a collection of shorts
- DirectorsPierre CoffinChris RenaudStarsSteve CarellJason SegelRussell BrandGru, a criminal mastermind, adopts three orphans as pawns to carry out the biggest heist in history. His life takes an unexpected turn when the little girls see the evildoer as their potential father.Two movies a Minions movie and loads of Minions shorts
- DirectorsMark OsborneJohn StevensonStarsJack BlackIan McShaneAngelina JolieTo everyone's surprise, including his own, Po, an overweight, clumsy panda, is chosen as protector of the Valley of Peace. His suitability will soon be tested as the valley's arch-enemy is on his way.Three movies and a TV series along with a handful of shorts
- DirectorJoe DanteStarsBrendan FraserJenna ElfmanSteve MartinBugs Bunny and Daffy Duck team up with an aspiring stuntman and a studio executive in order to rescue the stuntman's missing father and locate a mythical diamond before the head of a major conglomerate uses it for his own wicked deeds.This franchise also includes the Looney Tunes canon of TV shorts, Cartoons and Animated movies inc. Space Jam with Michael Jordan
- DirectorRaja GosnellStarsHank AzariaKaty PerryJonathan WintersWhen the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City.The original 1976 movie, 1981 TV show, 1982 Christmas Special, Two Movies in 2011 & 2013, Various shorts and a third movie in development for 2017 and a short TV movie in 2013
- DirectorTim HillStarsJason LeeRoss Bagdasarian Jr.Janice KarmanThree musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous.The original 1983 TV series that ran for eight seasons, four movies and a new TV show that started in 2015
- DirectorsRon ClementsJohn MuskerStarsScott WeingerRobin WilliamsLinda LarkinA kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.Aladdin has a collection of three movies made by Disney and its own TV series
- DirectorsPete DocterDavid SilvermanLee UnkrichStarsBilly CrystalJohn GoodmanMary GibbsIn order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, two monsters realize things may not be what they think.Two movie franchise but they also had a collection of shorts
- DirectorsDean DeBloisChris SandersStarsJay BaruchelGerard ButlerChristopher Mintz-PlasseA hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed.Two movies already with a third due in 2018 and a TV series
- DirectorsPhil LordChristopher MillerStarsAnna FarisBill HaderBruce CampbellA local scientist is often regarded as a failure until he invents a machine that can make food fall from the sky. But little does he know that things are about to take a turn for the worst.Two movies with a couple of shorts and a supposed TV show in development
- DirectorCraig McCrackenStarsCathy CavadiniTara StrongElizabeth DailyAfter destroying the city of Townsville in a game of tag, a trio of super-powered little girls must redeem themselves by stopping a vengeful monkey's plot for world domination.Various TV shows, including resurrection in 2016 to TV and Movie
- DirectorsJohn LasseterJoe RanftStarsOwen WilsonBonnie HuntPaul NewmanOn the way to the biggest race of his life, a hotshot rookie race car gets stranded in a rundown town and learns that winning isn't everything in life.Two movies with a third planned for 2017 and a couple of shorts
- DirectorsGeorge MillerWarren ColemanJudy MorrisStarsElijah WoodBrittany MurphyHugh JackmanInto the world of the Emperor Penguins, who find their soul mates through song, a penguin is born who cannot sing. But he can tap dance something fierce!Couple of movies and only a couple of shorts, in this poll Happy Feet has the smallest franchise
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsCraig T. NelsonSamuel L. JacksonHolly HunterWhile trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.One movie, a handful of shorts and a second movie on the way for 2017/18
- DirectorsAndrew StantonLee UnkrichStarsAlbert BrooksEllen DeGeneresAlexander GouldAfter his son is captured in the Great Barrier Reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.This is last on the list because while it really stands alone the characters appear in 'Fining Dory' While it is not officially a sequel it is part of the franchise along with a few shorts