50+ Animated Movies by DreamWorks That Will Transport You To Magical Worlds

Vidushi Gupta

DreamWorks Animation has carved out its niche and significant place in the world of animated film-making, enchanting audiences worldwide with its captivating stories, memorable characters, and groundbreaking animation techniques. With a rich and diverse catalog spanning over two decades, it has established itself as a powerhouse in the animation industry, delivering a plethora of beloved classics and innovative cinematic experiences.

We have curated a list of animated movies Dreamworks for you. In this list, we have explored over 50 animated movies by DreamWorks that have delighted audiences and inspired imaginations around the globe.

List of Dreamworks Animated Movies

Sr. No.Movie Name & YearIMDb Rating
1.How To Train Your Dragon (2010)8.1
2.Chicken Run (2000)7.1
3.Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022)7.8
4.Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)7.5
5.How To Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)7.8
6.Antz (1998)6.5
7.How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)7.4
8.Shrek 2 (2004)7.3
9.Shrek (2001)7.9
10.Kung Fu Panda (2008)7.6
11.Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)7.1
12.Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)6.2
13.Puss In Boots (2011)6.6
14.Abominable (2019)7
15.Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)7.3
16.Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)6.8
17.The Prince Of Egypt (1998)7.2
18.Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)6.8
19.The Croods: A New Age (2020)6.9
20.Over The Edge (2006)6.7
21.Trolls (2016)6.4
22.Rise of The Guardians (2012)7.2
23.Penguins of Madagascar (2014)6.6
24.Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)6.4
25.Megamind (2010)7.3
26.Flushed Away (2006)6.6
27.Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)6.5
28.Trolls World Tour (2020)6.1
29.The Croods (2013)7.2
30.Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)7.2
31.Turbo (2013)6.4
32.Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken (2023)5.7
33.Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)6.6
34.Trolls Band Together (2023)6
35.Shrek Forever After (2010)6.3
36.Madagascar (2005)6.9
37.The Boss Baby (2017)6.3
38.Home (2015)6.5
39.Bee Movie (2007)6.1
40.The Road to El Dorado (2000)6.9
41.Spirit Untamed (2021)5.5
42.The Boss Baby 2: Family Business (2021)5.9
43.Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas (2003)6.7
44.Shrek the Third (2007)6.1
45.Shark Tale (2004)6
46.Joseph: King of Dreams (2000)6.5
47.Elemental (2023) 7
48.Despicable Me (2010)7.6
49.Moana (2016)7.6
50.Your Name (2016)8.4

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1. How To Train Your Dragon (2010)

Hiccup, a young Viking, doesn’t fit in with the traditional Viking lifestyle of dragon slaying. During a dragon raid on Berk, Hiccup manages to capture a rare Night Fury dragon, which he names Toothless. As Hiccup spends time with Toothless, he learns that dragons are not the vicious creatures he once thought them to be.

2. Chicken Run (2000)

Ginger, a courageous and resourceful chicken dreams of freedom. Alongside her fellow chickens, Ginger tirelessly plans various escape attempts from the farm, which is run by the tyrannical Mrs. Tweedy and her dim-witted husband, Mr. Tweedy. Their plans are complicated by the arrival of Rocky, a smooth-talking American rooster who claims to be able to fly.

3. Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

This also comes in the list of DreamWorks animated movies. When Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll and he has burned through eight of his nine lives, he launches an epic journey to restore them by finding the mythical Last Wish.

4. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

Set in the quaint village of West Wallaby, the film follows Wallace and Gromit’s eccentric pest control business, “Anti-Pesto,” as they strive to keep the local vegetable competition free from rabbit infestations.

5. How To Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)

Set five years after the events of the first film, Hiccup has successfully united dragons and Vikings on the island of Berk, where they live in harmony. However, their peaceful existence is threatened when they encounter a ruthless dragon trapper named Drago Bludvist, who seeks to control all dragons and conquer the world.

6. Antz (1998)

Z, a neurotic worker ant, struggles with the monotony of his existence in a highly regimented colony. Dissatisfied with his role and seeking something more meaningful, Z embarks on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion against the oppressive system.

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7. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (2019)

This is one of the best animated movies of DreamWorks. Following the events of the previous films, Hiccup has successfully created a dragon utopia on the island of Berk, where humans and dragons coexist in harmony. However, their peaceful existence is threatened when a ruthless dragon hunter named Grimmel targets Toothless, the last known Night Fury. This is one of the Best Animated Films.

8. Shrek 2 (2004)

“Shrek 2” picks up where the original film left off, as Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon to find a surprise awaiting them in the form of an invitation to visit Fiona’s parents, King Harold, and Queen Lillian, in the kingdom of Far Far Away.

9. Shrek (2001)

Shrek embarks on a quest to reclaim his swamp. Alongside a talkative Donkey, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona from a tower guarded by a fire-breathing dragon to regain his land. During this journey, he unexpectedly develops feelings for Fiona.

10. Kung Fu Panda (2008)

Po, a panda, dreams of becoming a martial arts master. When he gets selected as the Dragon Warrior, he decides to team up with the Furious Five and destroy the evil forces that threaten the Valley of Peace. This also comes in the list of animated movies dreamworks.

11. Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)

When an ancient and powerful villain named Kai threatens to conquer all of China by stealing the chi of kung fu masters, Po must embark on a journey to master the art of chi himself. Along the way, he reunites with his long-lost biological father, Li Shan, who takes him to a secret panda paradise where Po finally feels like he belongs.

12. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)

George and Harold are best friends who love to pull pranks and create comic books together. When their mean-spirited principal, Mr. Krupp, threatens to separate them into different classes, the boys hypnotize him into believing he’s their comic book superhero creation, Captain Underpants.

13. Puss In Boots (2011)

“Puss in Boots” tells the origin story of the charismatic and swashbuckling feline character from the “Shrek” series as he embarks on a thrilling adventure to clear his name and find the legendary magic beans.

14. Abominable (2019)

Yi, a teenage girl, discovers a young Yeti hiding on the roof of her apartment building in Shanghai. Yi names the Yeti “Everest” and embarks on a quest to reunite him with his family at the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest.

15. Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)

In “Kung Fu Panda 2,” Po, the Dragon Warrior, faces a formidable new threat to China and his own identity as he embarks on a quest to stop a vengeful peacock named Lord Shen.

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16. Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

This is one of the best animated movies by DreamWorks. Mr. Peabody, a brilliant scientist, inventor, and Nobel laureate, has built a time machine called the WABAC (pronounced “way-back”) that allows him and Sherman to travel back in time to witness and interact with historical events and figures.

17. The Prince Of Egypt (1998)

It is an animated epic that retells the biblical story of Moses, focusing on his journey from prince of Egypt to leader of the Hebrew slaves and his eventual role as the deliverer of the Israelites.

18. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)

“Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” continues the adventures of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe as they attempt to return to their beloved home in New York City.

19. The Croods: A New Age (2020)

This movie follows the prehistoric Crood family as they encounter a rival family, the Bettermans, who claim to be more evolved. When the two families are forced to live together, tensions arise due to their differing lifestyles and values.

20. Over The Edge (2006)

This movie follows a misfit group of forest animals as they encounter the challenges of suburban life after their woodland home is encroached upon by a sprawling housing development.

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21. Trolls (2016)

  1. Release Platform: Theatrical Release, DVD, Blu-ray, Prime Video
  2. IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
  3. Revenue: $346 million worldwide
  4. Cast: Anna Kendrick as Poppy (voice), Justin Timberlake as Branch (voice), Zooey Deschanel as Bridget (voice), Christopher Mintz-Plasse as King Gristle Jr. (voice)
  5. Dubbed Languages: English

The story follows the optimistic troll who embarks on a journey to rescue her friends from the evil troll. On that journey, the trolls learn the true meaning of happiness.

22. Rise of The Guardians (2012)

This film brings together beloved childhood characters such as Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman, along with the newly appointed Guardian, Jack Frost.

23. Penguins of Madagascar (2014)

When the villainous octopus Dr. Octavius Brine, also known as Dave, plots to exact revenge on all penguin-kind, the Penguins team up with an elite spy organization known as the North Wind to stop him.

24. Monsters vs. Aliens (2009)

When Susan Murphy is hit by a meteorite on her wedding day, she grows to an incredible height and is captured by the government. Renamed Ginormica, she joins a team of other monsters, including the brilliant Dr. Cockroach, the gelatinous B.O.B., the insect-headed Missing Link, and the giant grub Insectosaurus.

25. Megamind (2010)

Megamind, is a brilliant but misunderstood villain who has spent his life locked in an epic battle with the heroic Metro Man. When Megamind finally defeats Metro Man, he realizes that life without a hero to challenge him is empty and meaningless.

26. Flushed Away (2006)

Roddy St. James is a pampered pet rat who finds himself flushed down the toilet into the bustling underworld of the sewer. In the sewer, Roddy encounters a diverse community of anthropomorphic rodents and teams up with the street-smart Rita Malone to navigate the treacherous waters and find his way back home to his luxurious life in Kensington.

27. Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.

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28. Trolls World Tour (2020)

Poppy, the ever-optimistic leader of the Trolls, discovers that their world is much larger and more diverse than they ever imagined. When Queen Barb, the leader of the hard rock Trolls, seeks to unify all Troll tribes under her music genre, Poppy and her friends embark on a journey to unite the Trolls and save their unique music.

29. The Croods (2013)

Set in a prehistoric era, the movie follows the Croods, a family of cavemen consisting of father Grug, mother Ugga, daughter Eep, son Thunk, grandmother Gran, and baby Sandy. They live in a cave, following Grug’s strict rules of survival which emphasize caution and fear of the unknown.

30. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002)

The movie begins with Spirit’s capture by U.S. soldiers, who are attempting to tame and train him. Despite their efforts, Spirit remains determined to escape and return to his herd and his homeland.

These best animated movies of DreamWorks will surely transport you to another world.

FAQ –

Q: What is DreamWorks biggest movie?

Ans: DreamWorks Animation’s biggest movie in terms of box office revenue is “Shrek 2” (2004). It grossed over $919 million worldwide, making it not only the highest-grossing film in the Shrek franchise but also one of DreamWorks Animation’s most successful releases to date.

Q: How many animated movies have DreamWorks made?

Ans: The studio has released a total of 48 feature films.

Q: Which animated movie is the best?

Ans: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2010)

Q: Is DreamWorks animated movie available in Hindi?

Ans: Yes there are plenty of them.

Q: How to watch DreamWorks animated movies?

Ans: You can watch by availing subscription of Jio Cinema, Netflix, Zee5 or Amazon Prime Video.

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