00:00Gordon?
00:01Hi, Dad! I'm a bargaining chip!
00:03No, say the other thing!
00:05Oh, help me, Father! He overpowered me!
00:072025 was the year animation stopped playing background noise and took center stage.
00:12Big franchises evolved, anime delivered true big-screen moments,
00:16and original films proved imagination still matters.
00:20Welcome to C-Next!
00:21Today, we're counting down our picks for the top 10 best animated movies of 2025.
00:27Let's get started!
00:28Hey, Flash! Flash! 100-yard dash! We need to get across town!
00:33No!
00:35Problem!
00:37Number 10. David
00:38David, are you ready to be the next king?
00:45David brings the legendary biblical hero's journey to life in a sweeping animated musical.
00:50From his humble days as a young shepherd singing to his flock to his heart-pounding showdown with Goliath,
00:55every chapter of David's rise to destiny is captured in vibrant detail.
01:00Stirring original songs and rich animation make this timeless tale feel fresh and cinematic.
01:05It's an inspirational adventure of faith, courage, and triumph that the whole family can enjoy.
01:11Where are you going?
01:13To bring our people home.
01:15Number 9.
01:16Elio
01:16Which one of these is you?
01:19I don't know, but I think that one is you.
01:21Elio blasts off on a cosmic misadventure that only Pixar could dream up.
01:26After dreaming of alien contact his entire life,
01:29Elio is unexpectedly beamed into a galactic council and mistaken for Earth's ambassador.
01:33This shy kid now finds himself representing humanity in front of a room full of unruly aliens.
01:39Brimming with Pixar's signature heart, humor, and eye-catching visuals,
01:43Elio delivers a visually rich sci-fi adventure driven by curiosity and discovery.
01:48Gordon, I am not fireproof!
01:50Why didn't you say something?
01:52Gordon!
01:52Just get in my mouth.
01:54Ah!
01:55Number 8.
01:57Arco
01:57You think that next time I can go along?
02:00No flying before the age of 12.
02:02It's the law.
02:04Arco is a beautifully animated time travel adventure with a timely message.
02:08When a boy from the far future falls from the sky onto Earth in 2075,
02:12a young girl named Iris helps him survive and find his way home.
02:16Their quest spans magical moments and perilous challenges,
02:19and the friendship they forge brings hope to a world in chaos.
02:23With its distinctive animation style and thoughtful storytelling,
02:26Arco stands out as a memorable addition to modern animated sci-fi.
02:31What's it like?
02:33No one should know the future.
02:35Ever.
02:36Number 7.
02:37The Bad Guys 2
02:39It's the bad guys!
02:42Watch this.
02:47The Bad Guys 2 brings back everyone's favorite crew of reformed animal outlaws
02:52for an even bigger, bolder caper.
02:54Mr. Wolf, Diane Foxington, and the gang are trying to stay on the straight and narrow,
02:58but when the bad girls pull them out of retirement for one last job,
03:02they may have to bend a few rules to make it out in one piece.
03:05The fun here comes from watching the crew navigate trouble with brains,
03:08timing, and just enough bad habits left over.
03:11Now you want to work at a bank.
03:13Why not?
03:14Some of my best memories are at banks.
03:16You robbed us three times.
03:18That was this bank?
03:20Number 6.
03:21Chainsaw Man
03:22Reze Arc
03:31Reze Arc follows directly after the anime's first season
03:34and stays firmly rooted in Denji's point of view.
03:37A new romantic connection enters his life,
03:39briefly shifting his routine and giving him a taste of something more ordinary.
03:43That sense of normalcy doesn't last.
03:46Familiar elements quickly reassert themselves,
03:48with intense confrontations, dark humor,
03:50and a sharp visual edge driving the film forward.
03:53Rather than feeling separate from the series,
03:55the movie moves alongside it,
03:57maintaining the same tone and energy fans expect.
04:01We'll be together.
04:02We'll be together.
04:03We'll be together.
04:07We'll be together.
04:12This Chinese animated epic became a record-breaking phenomenon,
04:15not by chasing trends, but by pushing deeper into the myth.
04:19After a world-shaking sacrifice,
04:21Nei-Jia and Ao Bing exist on the edge of fading out completely.
04:25Reborn into a fragile new balance,
04:27they're forced to confront gods, demons, and their own destinies once again.
04:31With breathtaking animation, thunderous action, and surprising emotional weight,
04:36Nei-Jia 2 raises the scale while staying true to the spirit that made the original unforgettable.
04:44No. 4.
04:52Killer of Killers
05:04The galaxy's ultimate hunter returns,
05:07this time in bold animated form,
05:09stalking the fiercest warriors from across human history.
05:11It drops into savage showdowns with Viking berserkers,
05:15feudal samurai, and World War II pilots.
05:17Each clash a ruthless test of skill, will, and survival.
05:21The film delivers brutal elegance and inventive action,
05:24packed with kill sequences that honor the franchise's blood-soaked legacy.
05:28It's fierce, stylish, and just might change how you see the Predator forever.
05:33There's only one way to kill it.
05:39We must fight together.
05:42No. 3.
05:43K-Pop Demon Hunters
05:44I can destroy the hunters for good.
05:49It's time for a new strategy.
05:52You've never seen a girl group like this.
05:55K-Pop Demon Hunters is a candy-colored animated adventure
05:58where three K-Pop idols secretly balance global stardom with a hidden life battling demons.
06:03By day, Rumi, Mira, and Zoe perform for thousands of fans.
06:07Offstage, they fight supernatural threats, including their biggest rivals,
06:11the Saja Boys, a demon-infested boy band in disguise.
06:14It's packed with catchy tunes, anime-style action, and just the right dose of chaos.
06:20One minute you're at a concert, the next, idols are unleashing magical attacks.
06:25Stylish, silly, and seriously fun.
06:31You will be hunters.
06:34No. 2.
06:39Demon Slayer Infinity Castle
06:48Serving as a direct continuation of the Demon Slayer anime,
06:52Infinity Castle brings the story's climactic battle to the big screen in epic fashion.
06:57Tanjiro, Nozuko, and the Hashira launch a desperate assault on Muzan Kibutsuji's lair,
07:02a twisting, nightmarish fortress designed to break even the strongest fighters.
07:06Every confrontation with the upper-ranked demons is both breathtaking and emotionally charged.
07:12With jaw-dropping animation and relentless stakes,
07:15Infinity Castle launched the first chapter of a three-part cinematic finale,
07:19and it arrived with massive box office impact,
07:21breaking records and setting the tone for what's to come.
07:33Before we reveal our first pick,
07:34let's look at some honorable mentions,
07:36and don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell icon.
07:41Little Amelie of the Character of Rain,
07:43a gentle, visually poetic coming-of-age story
07:45that stands out for its intimacy and reflective tone.
07:48Lost in Starlight,
07:49a romantic sci-fi tale that blends futuristic ideas with emotional distance and connection.
07:54The SpongeBob movie,
07:56Search for Squarepants,
07:57a colorful underwater adventure that sticks closely to SpongeBob's familiar humor and energy.
08:03100 Meters,
08:04a grounded sports anime that focuses on perseverance and pushing personal limits.
08:09Dogman,
08:10a playful adaptation that leans into goofy humor and comic book energy for younger audiences.
08:14The King of Kings,
08:16a traditional animated retelling that focuses on faith, legacy, and classic storytelling.
08:21Number 1.
08:22Zootopia 2.
08:24Whoops.
08:25No.
08:27Keep it.
08:29Zootopia 2 returns us to the bustling mammal metropolis for another daring mystery
08:33with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde.
08:35This time,
08:36the stakes are higher as a case pushes the beloved rabbit and fox duo beyond anything they've faced before.
08:41As the city expands with new locations and characters,
08:45Judy and Nick must rely on their growing partnership to uncover the truth.
08:49Packed with sharp humor, heartfelt moments, and stunning animation,
08:52this sequel proves Zootopia's world still has plenty to explore.
08:56Hey, Flash! Flash! 100 Yard Dash!
08:59We need to get across town!
09:01No!
09:03Problem!
09:05And that's our list of the top 10 best animated movies of 2025.
09:09Which one was your favorite and which pick surprised you the most?
09:12Let us know in the comments.
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