15 Funniest Animated Movies We Love To Watch Again and Again

There’s no better solution for the frowns than putting on a hysterical animated movie. Judging by the incredible success of Inside Out 2 and Despicable Me 4, moviegoers continue to prove this statement right.

At their best, animated comedies push themselves to their limits with beautiful animation and unforgettable visual gags. Even celebrity-focused movies can still guarantee a laugh when they take advantage of the stars’ top talents for verbal ribbing mixed with outrageous animated gestures.

Whether you want something that strings you by the heart while busting your gut or want to simply turn your brain off for some senseless giggles, these animated movies are the answer for you. So, sit back and relax by yourself or with your family, because these films are guaranteed to turn your frown upside down.

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is the perfect example of why the cute yellow sponge has withstood the test of time for 25 years. The 2004 movie follows SpongeBob and Patrick Star on the hunt for King Neptune’s crown, while the evil Plankton takes over Bikini Bottom with the Krabby Patty formula.

It’s a bigger and goofier version of the Nickelodeon show that’s jampacked with laughs. What other animated movie would end on an outrageous parody of a Twisted Sister song?

The Lego Movie (2014)

Without The Lego Movie, there would be no Barbie (and, to some extent, no Emoji Movie). Regardless, The Lego Movie is an unabashed love letter to the building-block toy of the 1930s. Capturing the simple joy of the all-age plastic toy with the never-ending franchises it has collaborated with all these years.

However, The Lego Movie isn’t just an IP parade, it’s a genuinely funny film with an insanely catchy theme song performed by Tegan and Sara and The Lonely Island.

Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

The brief marriage between DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Animations might have ended in a nasty divorce, but it did give us the first theatrical Wallace and Gromit movie. Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a clever homage to the classic era of monster movies with the clay-animated duo on the hunt for the mysterious beast eating everyone’s vegetables. While the humor is more American than the typical Wallace and Gromit shorts, it retains the originals’ British wit and charm.

The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Disney Animation ever made a classic Warner Bros. cartoon? The Emperor’s New Groove is exactly that. A slick and fast-paced animated comedy about an egotistical ruler named Emperor Kuzco, who’s transformed into a llama by his backstabbing advisor and has to find the antidote with the help of a commoner before it’s too late.

The film’s jokes never overstay their welcome and the visual slapstick evokes the best memories of Looney Tunes.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009)

Whoever said Watchmen was unfilmable has never read Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The original book by Judi Barrett was more about wowing young kids with beautiful illustrations than telling a rich story. However, the 2009 movie by Sony Animation brilliantly fleshed out the 32-paged book with a goofball scientist named Flint Lockwood, who unintentionally transforms the world into a giant buffet.

What made this movie stick out the most from its original release was its cartoony style, going against the realistic approach of CGI movies from Pixar and Dreamworks.

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is the once-in-a-lifetime crossover between Warner Bros. and Disney that may never happen again (unless maybe in Fortnite). The 1988 animated/live-action hybrid movie is Robert Zemeckis at his best. A tribute to detective noir films starring Roger Rabbit, a washed-up cartoon star framed for murder, and Eddie Valiant, a bitter detective played by the late and great Bob Hoskins, left with uncovering the mystery of Toontown.

The film perfectly captures the golden age of cartoons. It’s also a technical masterpiece, seamlessly blending reality with animation.

Aladdin (1992)

The Disney Renaissance produced some of the greatest animated movies from the House of Mouse, but one that shines above the rest is the original Aladdin movie. On its own, Aladdin is a fun and visually stunning movie about the self-titled “street rat” ascending the hierarchy of Agrabah, thanks to the magic genie of the lamp. However, it’s the vocal performance of Robin Williams as the pop-culture-spewing Genie that elevates the film. Williams’ zany comedic energy paired with Disney’s animation at its best makes Aladdin an unforgettable experience.

A Goofy Movie (1995)

Loosely based on the Goof Troop Disney Afternoon cartoon, A Goofy Movie is a surprisingly relatable coming-of-age movie starring the lovable Goofy and his now-teenaged son, Max. A phenomenal high school prank lands Max on a “boring” road trip with his dad, who’s led to believe his son is on his way to the electric chair if he’s not straightened out immediately.

Despite outlandish moments like discovering the whereabouts of Bigfoot, A Goofy Movie is a wonderfully sincere movie about the ever-changing dynamics between a parent and a child and how things change — for better and for worse — with age.

The Simpsons Movie (2007)

The Simpsons Movie embodies the best and worst aspects of the over-30-years-and-still-going animated sitcom. The film, like many of the later Simpsons episodes, sacrifices the residents of Springfield’s screentime — including Marge and the kids — for another story about Homer having to win back his family after driving them away with his careless and cruel attitude (again).

That said, the movie often feels like a return to form with rapid-fire jokes that hit more than miss and beautiful animated sequences reminiscent of the show’s strongest years. And despite how much this hog hogged the spotlight, the “Spider-Pig” song is still a jam.

Shrek (2001)

There’s really no middle ground when it comes to Shrek. It’s either a hilarious riff on animated Disney movies or the worst thing to happen in Western animation. Despite the complicated feelings about Shrek’s impact on the animation industry, there’s no denying that the Mike Myers movie left a significant mark on pop culture. Showing there’s room for snarky animated movies, while still retaining some heart with the love story between Shrek and Princess Fiona. Not to mention all the countless memes Shrek inspired that are still going strong to this day.

Kung Fu Panda (2008)

At first glance, Kung Fu Panda looks like it would be nothing more than easy jokes about a fat panda learning martial arts — and the film does indulge in some easy jokes now and then. However, the Jack Black-starring movie surprisingly has some heart with its tried-but-true story of an unorthodox hero slowly proving to everyone (including himself) that he has what it takes to become the legendary Dragon Warrior. Even more surprising is that the action sequences are exciting to watch, which is what you want in a good kung fu movie.

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

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse took the world by storm in 2018 with its mind-blowing visual flair and endearing story about Miles Morales inheriting the intimidating role of Spider-Man. It wasn’t just a love letter to all things Spider-Man, it was a celebration of comics and animation.

On top of being emotionally engaging, Into the Spider-Verse was a laugh riot too. Genuine laugh-out-loud moments that poke fun at the silliest aspects of Spider-Man without ever feeling like it’s mocking the audiences’ passion for it, nor does it come off as talking down to its youngest fans.

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

While seven years have passed since the 2017 release of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie, the CGI-animated Dreamworks movie of the popular Dav Pilkey books was so good that I can still live off a couple of more rewatches until a sequel is finally made. Just like in the books, fourth-grade students George Beard and Harold Hutchins hypnotize their wicked principal Mr. Krupp into an underpants-wearing superhero.

The art style is simple but beautiful, and the humor is fast and relentless. The only serious complaint is that Kevin Hart and Thomas Middleditch don’t even come close to sounding like fourth-grade children.

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

In concept, Hotel Transylvania is a pretty simple movie about Adam Sandler and his comedy buddies masquerading as iconic horror monsters in animation. While this could have been a forgettable celebrity-driven children’s movie, the sharp direction by Genndy Tartakovsky and the slapstick comedy elevate it from its simple premise of monsters operating a hotel business. It’s a CGI movie that feels like a classic 2D cartoon.

The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

Just like the original Lego Movie, The Lego Batman Movie is a knee-slapping celebration of all things Batman. The predictably foreboding Batman has to learn to play nice with his new campy sidekick Robin, while protecting Gotham from Joker’s latest threat that’s far bigger than the Clown Prince of Crime.

While the fast-paced comedy starts to run out of steam in the middle before picking itself back up, the beginning is so strong that it makes up for any weak links. “Who’s the (Bat) Man” is a rocking riot.