Hello, hard-working old irons,

Be a cow and a horse for a week,

It's time to spice up our lives and entertain them!

We've already looked forward to the eagerly awaited animated film feast in the second half of 2024. And now, there are more freshly baked good films to join this visual feast, which is simply to fill everyone's expectations!

Alright guys! Please prepare popcorn in advance, find a comfortable position to sit down, and take a look at what good animated movies will be available in the second half of the year, and treat yourself for your hard work~

Memoirs of a snail

Director: Adam ElliotRelease
time: October 25 in North America

Memoirs of a Snail is a 2024 Australian adult stop-motion animated tragicomedy film. Directed by Adam Elliot, this film is his new work after the classic Mary and Marx! The movie is still the familiar Adam flavor.

The film mainly tells the story of: In Australia in the 70s of the 20th century, Grace's life was shrouded in a series of misfortunes and losses. Her mother died during pregnancy, leaving her and her twin brother Gilbert to be raised by their father, Percy, who was paralyzed and an alcoholic. Despite the love that abounded in the family, tragedy struck again when Percy died in his sleep. The siblings were separated and sent to different foster homes. Gilbert falls into the hands of a harsh evangelical family, while Grace falls into a deep loneliness, gradually closing her heart like a snail she has adopted.

As time passed, despite the constant emergence of new setbacks and pains in her life, there was also a glimmer of light in Grace's life. She forms a strong friendship with an eccentric old woman named Pinky, and this friendship becomes a light in her life, illuminating her path.

The film, which won the Crystal Award for Feature Film at this year's Annecy International Animated Film Festival, has an excellent reputation and has a 100% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's worth a look!

Suddenly looking back

Director: Kiyotaka
OshiyamaRelease time: October 26 in China

The film is adapted from the popular original work of the same name by the well-known Japanese manga artist Fujimoto, and it is also the first time that his work has been brought to the big screen, with Kiyotaka Oshiyama as the director, screenwriter and character designer.

The story focuses on Fujino, a fourth-grader elementary school student, who publishes four-panel manga in the school year news every year, and her work is loved by her classmates, which makes her very proud of her drawing skills. However, one day, another four-panel manga was published in the school year's news, and the craftsmanship of that work was amazing, compared to Fujino's manga was much inferior, and she lost the attention of her classmates and suffered a big blow to her self-confidence.

It turned out that the amazing manga was drawn by Kyomoto, who had never come to school. Unwilling to be left behind, Fujino decided to redouble her efforts to improve her painting skills, but even after a full year, she still couldn't surpass Kyomoto. This made Fujino feel so depressed that he even planned to give up painting. However, by chance, Fujino and Kyomoto meet, and this encounter rekindled Fujino's passion for manga, and the two formed a deep friendship and began to create manga together.

Although they are full of hope for the future, the road to chasing their dreams is always full of bumps. Just as they are immersed in the beautiful fantasy of the future, a sudden accident shatters all plans......

Director Kiyotaka Oshiyama is not only a talented animator, but has also worked as an original artist on several classic anime, including "Slam Dunk (Theatrical Version)", "What Life Do You Want to Live", "Doraemon" series, and "The Wind Rises". These valuable experiences have given him a unique insight into the art of animation, as well as a deep and genuine understanding of the themes and emotions of the original work.

Kiyotaka Oshiyama's rich background allows him to bring the core essence of the story to life on the big screen, providing audiences with a visual feast that is both faithful to the original and full of creativity. Because of this, since its release in Japan, the film has been the top box office for two consecutive weeks, attracting more than 1 million viewers.

Paddington Bear 3: Peruvian Adventure

Director: Dougal Wilson
Release time: November 8 in the United Kingdom

After a long seven-year wait, the fantasy adventure comedy film Paddington Bear 3 is finally back with its first trailer!

The film focuses on Paddington Bear's decision to embark on a special journey to Peru to visit his dear Aunt Lucy. Aunt Lucy was the one who brought him from Peru to London many years ago and gave him a warm family. Today, Aunt Lucy lives in a nursing home in Peru, and Paddington and the Brown family embark on a journey full of love and affection.

However, when they arrive in Peru, they are surprised to find that Aunt Lucy has mysteriously disappeared. Faced with this sudden blow, Paddington and the Brown family did not back down, but decided to delve into the Amazon rainforest and the rugged mountains of Peru to unravel the mystery and find Aunt Lucy's traces.

As the latest chapter in this classic series, Paddington Bear 3 continues its unique charm while introducing a new story setting and production team. The director accurately captured the core characteristics of the character of Paddington Bear, and achieved the ultimate in detail polishing and pacing. The film not only retains the warmth and humor of the previous work, but also cleverly incorporates unique cultural elements to add more gorgeous colors to this new adventure. Whether it is for old fans or new audiences, "Paddington Bear 3" is a ...... movie-watching experience full of surprises and touches

Naruto Movie Version: Path of the Ninja

Director: Date Yongden
Release time: November 19 in China

"Ninja Path" is the ninth animated theatrical version of the "Naruto" series, and since its first release in Japan in 2012, it has won extremely high praise from the audience, with a Douban score of 8.0 points. After many years, this movie still maintains an excellent reputation, which shows its charm! Now, the highly anticipated production is finally coming to us, and it will hit the big screen.

This work mainly tells the story of Madara who suddenly appears in Konoha Village after a fierce battle with the rebel ninja group "Akatsuki", bringing a new threat. Naruto and Sakura are unexpectedly swept up in an illusory world called "Tsukiyomi". In this bizarre space, they find that the personalities of their once familiar companions have changed drastically, and what is even more shocking is that Naruto's parents, Mizuto and Kushina, have miraculously "resurrected". This series of unbelievable events left Naruto and Sakura confused. As the story progresses, Madara's true conspiracy gradually emerges, revealing a more complex and dangerous situation.

This is the first time this work has been introduced in China, fans! Don't miss it!

float

Director: Gints Zilbalodis
Release time: November 22 in North America

There is not a single line in the whole film! But this film has 100% praise and can be called a masterpiece in 2024!

"Drifting" is thesecond animated feature film directed by the 30-year-old director Buzz Zbarodis. The story mainly revolves around a little black cat, and mainly tells the story of his life completely changed after his home was destroyed by a major flood. Luckily, he found refuge on a ship full of various animals. Although these animals are different, they gradually learn to work together to face the dangers and challenges of the new world as they sail through their adventures.

At this year's Cannes Film Festival, the film was shortlisted for Un Certain Regard, and at the Annecy International Animation Festival in June, it was even more impressive, with five nominations and four awards, including the Special Jury Prize and the Audience Choice Award in the feature-length animation section.

The director previously won the "Best Feature Film" award in the feature-length animation category at the 2019 Annecy International Animation Festival for his animated film "Leave". This time, his new work has once again won widespread recognition and praise. In addition to gaining a lot at major film festivals, the film's reputation is also excellent, with a freshness of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, an IMDb score of 8.1 points, and a Douban score of 8.2 points, which has won unanimous praise from the audience.

Enchanted

Director: VickyJenson
Release time: Netflix will be launched on November 22

The musical animated film "Spellbound" has recently released a trailer, announcing that it will be released on November 22 this year. A blend of magic, monsters, and great music, the film tells the story of Princess Elian as she embarks on a daring journey to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell turns Princess Elion's family into monsters and threatens to shroud Rumbria in darkness forever.

The film is produced in a lavish lineup, directed by Vicky Jensen (Shrek, Chicken Run), written by Lauren Hineck and Elizabeth Martin (Mulan) and Linda Woolpherton (The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast), and scored by Alan Manken (Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin).

Moana: 2

Director: David G. D. D. Errick Jr., Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux MillerRelease
time: November 29, China

Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, this film is the 63rd installment in Disney's classic animated feature film series, and is a 2024 American animated song and dance fantasy adventure. Created by the gold medal teams of "Frozen" and "Zootopia".

Facing an ancient curse, a mysteriously disappearing island, and a call of fate from the depths of the sea, Moana, the "Daughter of the Sea", will set sail once again to take on the task of navigator. Together with a new group of friends, she will navigate the rough waves and solve an unprecedented crisis ...... that threatens to engulf the entire ocean

Known as the "God of Streaming War", the previous film "Moana" was nominated for two Academy Awards after its release in 2016, and shone at the 44th Annie Awards, known as the "Oscars of animation", winning two awards for Best Voice Acting and Best Animation Effect. The trailer for its sequel, Moanata 2, attracted nearly 200 million views within 24 hours of its release, setting a new viewership record for a Disney animated film trailer. This sequel brings together a number of Grammy Award winners to create a dream team of music creation, ensuring that the original music in the film is of the highest level.

That Christmas

Director: Simon OttoRelease
time: Netflix will be launched on December 6

That Christmas Day is a Christmas fantasy comedy animated film released in 2024, produced by Locksmith Animation and animated by DNEG Animation, and finally released through the Netflix platform.

The film is also based on a series of children's books written by the famous author Richard Curtis. It mainly tells a series of stories about love and loneliness, family and friends, and Santa Claus who makes a big mistake.

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle of Rohan

Director: Kenji
KamiyamaRelease time: Released in North America on December 13

This is a 2024 American-Japanese animated fantasy film, adapted from the fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings", a prequel to the "Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy", this film is the first "Lord of the Rings" movie with a female protagonist! It is shot by Kenji Kamiyama, a famous director who has directed "Ghost in the Shell" and "Ultraman".

The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohan is set about 183 years before the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and it depicts the bravery of the legendary Rohan king "Hammerman" Helm and his family. In revenge, Wolff, the leader of Denland, launched a raid that forced Helm and his followers to retreat to the ancient fortress Fort Clarion, where they faced a life-or-death challenge.

At the same time, Helm's daughter, Hera, begins to recognize the gravity of the situation and that she must rise to the occasion and lead the resistance against those who seek to destroy them.

The Lion King: The Legend of Mufasa

Director: Barry Jenkins
Release time: December 20 in North America

"The Lion King Prequel: Mufasa" is the sequel to Disney's new version of "The Lion King", this time it is not a traditional 2D animation, it still uses the same mode and style as the 2019 version of "The Lion King" CG animated film, and will continue to use the realistic animation effects of the first part directed by the director.

The film tells the story of a terrible flood that separates the lion cub Mufasa from his parents, after which he is rescued by another lion cub named Taka (later known as Scar). Mufasa and Taka grew up together like brothers. However, a few years later, when both lions were adults, a threatening group of exotic lions appeared, posing a serious threat to their survival, forcing Mufasa and Taka to flee together. In the process of escaping, they make new friends and encounter various dangers. This series of experiences also tests the friendship and loyalty between the two protagonists.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Director: Jeffrey FowlerRelease
time: December 20 North American release

The film is a sequel to the Hollywood live-action animated film produced by Paramount Pictures and based on the world-famous game.

The film follows Sonic, who, after defeating Dr. Eggman, discovers that a conspiracy called "Project Shadow" has been launched. In this plan, Schatthard begins to wreak havoc and seeks out the Chaos Emerald in order to create an ultimate lifeform. If this plan is not stopped, Sonic and his friends will be in great danger. Therefore, they must embark on a new journey to find the ancient ruins that contain the Chaos Emerald and prevent catastrophe.

There are two other ones that we have also reviewed for you before. In order to make it easier for everyone to watch, I will also list it below for you~

A girl who has traveled through time

Director: Mamoru
Hosoda Release date: 2024

"The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" is produced by MAD HOUSE and directed by Mamoru Hosoda.

The film was released in Japan on July 15, 2006, and was exclusively released in Chinese mainland by bilibili. Based on a novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui published in 1967.

It mainly tells the story of a 17-year-old ordinary high school student named Makoto Konno, who gains the ability to travel through time and space after a car accident. After many exercises, Makoto has mastered the method of traveling through time and space, and often uses this method to solve the troubles of life.

Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary

Director: Shinobu
SasakiRelease date: 2024

This film is adapted from Usui Yiren's original book "Crayon Shin-chan", which is the 31st part of the Crayon Shin-chan theatrical version, telling the story of a huge dinosaur that was accidentally resurrected in modern times and running amok on the streets of Tokyo. It will be released in Japan on August 9, 2024.

On June 25, 2024, the film was confirmed to be introduced to the mainland and a pilot trailer was released. "Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diaries" has attracted audiences of all ages with its unique sense of humor and heartwarming storytelling, and has won a large number of fans and widespread praise. The film was not only a domestic success, but also broke the box office record for the series.

The above are the animated movies that will not be broadcast in the second half of 2024, in addition to the above movies, "Nezha's Demon Boy in the Sea" and "Xiaoqian", which make everyone wait for a long time, will also be broadcast, but they have not yet been finalized, come and tell me about this beautiful editor, which movie are you looking forward to the most?

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