10 Highest-Grossing Animated Movies of All Time at the U.S. Box Office

Animated films have long proved their appeal beyond family entertainment, drawing large audiences with story, animation and emotional depth. From striking visuals to timeless narratives, a handful of animated releases have become financial phenomena at the U.S.

box office. Examples on this list include The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Toy Story 4, which show how global branding and legacy storytelling can drive massive domestic earnings. Compiled here are 10 films that achieved notable box office success in the United States.

The Secret Life of Pets (2016), an Illumination release, follows household pet Max (Louis C.K.) after his owner brings home the unruly Duke (Eric Stonestreet), sending the pair on a chaotic New York adventure. Its fast-paced storytelling and broad humor helped it gross $368.3 million domestically.

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