At first, animated films may not please everyone. However, find out which animated film grossed 1 billion at the box office.
There are several studios that invest time, knowledge and a lot of money to make some animations a success – and Disney is no different.
In fact, Disney presents several classic films and adaptations that have provided incredible results when it comes to animation.
So, if you want to know which animated film was a resounding success, follow our article now and find out which is the box office champion.
5. Incredibles 2 (2018)
An example of Pixar sequels, Incredibles 2 it was the one that received the most praise from fans, for delving into the entire dynamics of the Pêra family and introducing new superheroes.
The film was directed by Brad Bird, and received positive critical acclaim, with a 93 % approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film wasn't cheap for Disney's coffers, costing around US$200 million and taking four years to develop!
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However, success was guaranteed.
Do you know how much the film grossed at the box office?
Believe it or not, the film grossed US$ 1.242 billion worldwide and to this day many wonder if this commercial success could be an indication that a third film is on the way.
4. Frozen: A Freezing Adventure (2013)
2013 was the year that changed everything for Disney, returning the studio once again to the top of the Hollywood animation chain.
Along with other successes, Frozen became one of the biggest and most surprising box office hits in the history of Disney animation.
Thus, the film subverts the classic story of The Snow Queen, by Hans Christian Andersen, and introduces us to the sisters Elsa and Anna.
With an estimated budget of US$ 150 million, the film grossed approximately US$ 1.285 trillion at the worldwide box office.
3. Super Mario Bros: The Movie (2023)
Third place on the list is occupied by a film that was released this year and, contrary to all expectations, ended up being one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Super Mario Bros: The Movie came to tell the story of Nintendo's beloved plumber, and ended up proving to be a pleasant surprise for gamers.
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Although produced by Illumination Studios (the same studio as Despicable Me), the film only cost US$ 100 million, but it is already the sixteenth highest-grossing film of all time.
While grossing US$ 1.36 trillion worldwide. and that number continues to grow.
2. Frozen 2 (2019)
After the resounding success of the 2013 film, it is clear that Disney will not miss the release of Frozen II, continuing the story of sisters Elsa and Anna, who must now explore their past and their place in the world in more depth.
Although the film did not make as strong an impression as its predecessor, it made a significant impact at the box office.
Thus, with a budget of approximately 150 million US dollars, the film grossed US$ 1.453 trillion worldwide.
It's impressive that, in addition to being the second highest-grossing animated film of all time, it also ranked 13th on the list of highest-grossing films of all time.
1. The Lion King (2019)
Despite being treated by many as a “live-action” adaptation of the original 1994 film, 2019's The Lion King is actually a hyper-realistic animation created with state-of-the-art digital effects.
Thus creating digital animals in very “realistic” environments, the African savannah.
The remake was one of the biggest gambles in Disney history, and the risk paid off at the box office.
Although the film received mixed reviews, the film – which cost around US$ 250-260 million – ended up grossing US$ 1.663 trillion at the global box office, becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
So, it's no surprise that the studio has already given the green light to a prequel, which will be called Mufasa: The Lion King, and is scheduled for release next year.
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