The Academy had their say earlier this week. But now it’s your turn. As we have done every year since 2012, we asked you, our readers, to turn critic and choose the best animated films of the year. You were given a list of 24 movies released in 2025 and ranked your top three in order. After tabulating the results, here are the Animated Views Readers’ Choice winners.

Zootopia 2 was the runaway winner hopping past the competition with double the score and first place votes of the runner-up. The film earned a score of 65 out of a perfect 100, appeared on 83% of all ballots, and was the top vote getter of 48% of those who took part.

The next three spots were close, but Elio eclipsed the Oscar winner for second place with a score of 32/100. 57% of voters had it someone on their ballot, with 10% putting it in first.

KPop Demon Hunters took third place scoring 29/100. The movie was golden with voters, appearing on 36% of ballots but with the second most first place votes at 19%.

The Bad Guys 2 were good enough for fourth place with a score of 24/100. While an impressive 48% of voters put them at second or third on their ballots, they received no first place votes.

Storming the list to secure the final spot, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle scored 12/100. The film took the opposite route to the poll than the previous entry. All of Demon Slayer’s votes were first place votes, taking 12% of the total.

Thanks to all the Animated Views readers who participated this year. Hopefully 2026 has a great slate of films for you to judge next year!