Best-Reviewed Animated Movies 2018

It was an incredibly strong field for animation, with highly-rated contenders in the field of 2-D (Teen Titans Go! To the Movies), 3-D (Ralph Breaks the Internet), stop-motion (Isle of Dogs), and a Spider-Man that seem to combine it all in one exhilarating web. And we kept the animation medium to itself, which is why, for example, Incredibles 2 is here and wasn’t eligible in the Comic Book/Graphic Novel category.

The order of the rank below reflects the Adjusted Score as of December 31, 2018. Scores might change over time.

#1

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
97%

#1

Adjusted Score: 112.939%

Critics Consensus: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action.

Synopsis: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents... [More]

Starring: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson (XVI), Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali

Directed By: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman

#2

Incredibles 2 (2018)
94%

#2

Adjusted Score: 109.56%

Critics Consensus: Incredibles 2 reunites Pixar's family crimefighting team for a long-awaited follow-up that may not quite live up to the original, but comes close enough to earn its name.

Synopsis: Everyone's favorite family of superheroes is back in "Incredibles 2"--but this time Helen (voice of Holly Hunter) is in the... [More]

Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, Huck Milner

Directed By: Brad Bird

#3

Isle of Dogs (2018)
90%

#3

Adjusted Score: 104.472%

Critics Consensus: The beautifully stop-motion animated Isle of Dogs finds Wes Anderson at his detail-oriented best while telling one of the director's most winsomely charming stories.

Synopsis: In this stop-motion-animated film from writer/director Wes Anderson, an outbreak of canine flu in Japan leads all dogs to be... [More]

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum

Directed By: Wes Anderson

#4

Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
88%

#4

Adjusted Score: 99.113%

Critics Consensus: Ralph Breaks the Internet levels up on its predecessor with a funny, heartwarming sequel that expands its colorful universe while focusing on core characters and relationships.

Synopsis: In "Ralph Breaks the Internet," video-game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and best friend Vanellope von Schweetz... [More]

Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Jack McBrayer

Directed By: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore

#5

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018)
91%

#5

Adjusted Score: 95.772%

Critics Consensus: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies distills the enduring appeal of its colorful characters into a charmingly light-hearted adventure whose wacky humor fuels its infectious fun -- and belies a surprising level of intelligence.

Synopsis: When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, they go big! "Teen Titans GO! to the Movies" finds our... [More]

Starring: Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong

Directed By: Aaron Horvath, Peter Rida Michail