Animation isn’t just for kids, and the too-overlooked art form has plenty of merit for viewers of all ages.
While animation fans may be disappointed by Netflix’s lack of 2D options, it does have some quality choices for computer and stop-motion animation.
In December 2025, the Watch With Us team has added three more movies to the best Netflix animated movies list: the Academy Award-winning neo-Western comedy Rango, the popular 2011 hit Rio and the immensely lovable Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
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