10 Animation Movies Releasing this December 2023: Get Fantasized!
Here are the new and exclusive movies that are set to be released this month in 2023. Let’s not wait and know about them.
- Leo
Leo the Lizard has been confined to the same Florida school for many years. He intends to flee to freedom after discovering he only has a year to live, but first, he must save his students from their ruthless replacement teacher.
The directors of the 2023 American animated musical comedy Leo are David Wachtenheim, Robert Marianetti, and Robert Smigel. On November 21, 2023, Netflix premiered Leo to largely favorable reviews.
- Wish
A tiny ball of limitless energy known as Star, a cosmic force, grants young Asha’s wish since it is so strong.
Asha needs Star’s assistance to free her realm from King Magnifico and demonstrate the amazing things that may occur when a brave person’s determination and the power of the stars unite.
Wish debuted on November 8, 2023, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, and on November 22, it was released in theaters nationwide. The movie has made $82 million worldwide and garnered mixed reviews from reviewers.
- Trolls Band Together
Poppy learns that her favorite boy band formerly consisted of Branch and his four brothers.
Branch and Poppy set out on a terrifying and emotional quest to rejoin the other brothers and save Floyd from a fate worse than pop culture obscurity after one of their siblings, Floyd, is abducted by two evildoers.
On October 12, 2023, Trolls Band Together made its theatrical debut in Denmark. On November 17, the film was released in the US. With a $161 million global box office haul, the movie has garnered mixed reviews from reviewers.
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation in collaboration with Marvel Entertainment, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is an animated superhero film set in 2023 that centers around the Marvel Comics character Miles Morales, also known as Spider-Man. Sony Pictures Releasing distributes it.
It is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) follow-up. The plot follows Miles Morales teaming up with Gwen Stacy to try to stop the scientist Spot from using the multiverse’s power. You can watch the movie on Netflix.
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Following years of seclusion from society, the Turtle brothers embarked on a mission to win over New Yorkers’ hearts and gain acceptance as typical youths.
They are aided in taking down an enigmatic crime syndicate by their new buddy, April O’Neil, but they quickly find themselves in over their heads as an army of mutants is let loose on them.
On June 12, 2023, Mutant Mayhem was screened as a work-in-progress at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
On August 2, 2023, Paramount Pictures distributed the film in the United States. With a global box office total of $180 million, it has garnered favorable reviews for its narrative, stylized animation, and performances.
- PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
A meteor strikes the PAW Patrol puppies, and miraculously acquires superpowers. But when Humdinger and a crazy scientist grab their abilities and transform into supervillains, things go south quickly.
Skye quickly discovers that even the tiniest dog may have a massive impact as the group mobilizes to defend the city.
On September 29, 2023, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie was released in Canada and the US to largely favorable reviews from critics.
In addition, the movie was financially successful, making nearly $194 million worldwide on a $30 million production budget.
- Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
After leaving the farm, Ginger and Rocky greet a brand-new little explorer. Upon returning to the mainland, a new danger confronts the chicken species.
The 2023 British stop-motion animated comedy film Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget was directed by Sam Fell and had a script by Karey Kirkpatrick, John O’Farrell, and Rachel Tunnard, based on an original tale by Kirkpatrick and O’Farrell.
Netflix plans to distribute Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget on December 15, 2023, following its international premiere on October 14, 2023, at the 67th London Film Festival.
- Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Charming and nervous Ruby Gillman, 16, tries hard to blend in at school, but she essentially feels unnoticed.
Her overly cautious mother won’t let her get in the water, so she can’t hang out with the cool kids at the beach.
Ruby learns she is descended from the warrior Kraken queens and will take her grandmother’s kingdom when she defies her mother’s control.
The Kraken has vowed to defend the oceans worldwide from conceited, power-hungry mermaids.
Ruby Gillman’s Teenage Kraken was released in the US on June 30 after having its international premiere on June 15, 2023, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
- Under the Boardwalk
After being washed away by a storm, two crabs embarked on an incredible quest to return home. Their bravery soon brings their families together, setting the stage for many memorable summers.
On October 27, 2023, Under the Boardwalk was released in a few cinemas. On November 7, it was made available on video-on-demand.
The movie is accessible for all Peacock subscribers to stream. It can also be rented as a paid VOD on iTunes and Prime Video.
- Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie
Confident Adrien and shy Marinette are turned into superheroes, but they keep their true identities a secret from everyone.
The two must cooperate to save their city from a villain who threatens to bring havoc upon it.
Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie debuted on June 11, 2023, at the Grand Rex and was distributed by SND on July 5, 2023, in France.
Internationally, it debuted in theaters on that day in a few places and on Netflix in other regions on July 28, 2023.
Close the Year With Some Fascination
As the year draws to a close, lose yourself in the fascinating world of animation, where every frame is a creative brushstroke that creates a masterpiece on your screen.
Enjoy the animated movies that we discussed above and make your holiday magical. Experience extraordinary screen time on platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Max.