7 Recommended Animated Movies That Must Be Watched with Family, Including an Indonesian Animated Film!

THE BAD GUYS: A VERY BAD HOLIDAY is a prequel story to the popular animated film The Bad Guys. This film tells the story of Mr. Wolf and his team's plan to save Christmas after the town cancels the celebration. With their signature humorous and action-packed style, this short adventure brings a warm holiday spirit. This short film has been available for viewing on Netflix since November 30, 2023.

KUNG FU PANDA 4 is back with the exciting adventures of the Dragon Warrior, Po. In this film, Po is assigned to be the spiritual leader in the Valley of Peace. However, he must also train his successor as the Dragon Warrior. Along the way, he encounters Chameleon, a cunning villain who can shapeshift and plans to take the powers of all the villains from the past. This film will be released in theaters starting March 8, 2024, and is suitable for all ages.

ELEMENTAL is a story of romance and friendship between the elements of nature. Set in the City of Element, this film follows the life of Ember, a fire element girl, and Wade, a water element man. They both live in a world that does not allow different elements to unite. However, an unexpected meeting brings them closer together and teaches them to accept their differences. This animated film from Pixar has been released since June 16, 2023, and is available for viewing on Disney+.  

FLOW is a dialogue-free animated film that won the Oscar in 2025 for Best Animated Feature. The film tells the story of a black cat who is forced to leave its home due to a major flood. During its journey on a boat, it meets various other animals such as a capybara, a dog, a lemur, and a bird. Together, they strive to find a safe place. This film premiered in Indonesia in November 2024 and is known for its beautiful animation style and emotionally stirring story.

JUMBO is an Indonesian animated film that tells the adventure of Don, a 10-year-old orphan who is often underestimated because of his large body. Don has a fairy tale book inherited from his parents that serves as a source of inspiration and an escape from a harsh world. When the book is stolen, Don embarks on a magical adventure with a little fairy named Meri to retrieve it. The film premiered in Indonesian cinemas on March 31, 2025, coinciding with Eid, and became the first Indonesian animated film released in 17 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia.

THE GARFIELD MOVIE brings back the lazy orange cat in an unexpected new adventure. After reuniting with his long-lost father, Garfield gets involved in a major heist with Odie and his father, Vic. The film is full of classic Garfield humor and presents a warm family story. The Garfield Movie will be in theaters starting May 24, 2024.  

THE WILD ROBOT is an animated film produced by DreamWorks that tells the story of Roz, a service robot stranded on a remote island after her cargo ship is hit by a storm. Without any memory of her past, Roz learns to survive and interact with the wildlife on the island. She then becomes a mother figure to an orphaned gosling named Brightbill. The film will be released in theaters starting September 27, 2024, and has received praise for its stunning visuals and touching story.