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Blockbuster animated movies to watch on JioHotstar for endless fun and nostalgia

From Disney's Frozen to Pixar's The Incredibles, dive into the mind-bending world of animation on JioHotstar, via OTTplay Premium now that boasts a vast collection of box office hits!

Shramana Kar
Jul 19, 2025
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Animatd hits on JioHotstar

Unleash your inner excitement for animation and journey back to the glory days of your childhood with JioHotstar as the platform boasts a vast collection of epic animated movies. From the enchanting world of Disney's Frozen to Pixar's action-packed The Incredibles, here we curated a list of blockbuster animated flicks, and some of them are even the highest-grossings of all time. You can watch these movies via OTTplay Premium now that promise not just a trip down memory lane, but also an unforgettable experience for the viewers of all ages.

Catch other animated hits on JioHotstar like Tangled, Up, Kung Fu Panda, Wall-E, and more via OTTplay Premium now!

Animated hits available on OTT

Frozen

Disney's Frozen was the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, earning $128 billion at the box office worldwide, until The Lion King surpassed it in 2019. The 2014 Disney drama won two Oscars for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Score for 'Let It Go' song at the 86th Academy Awards. The story follows Anna's teaming up with mountain man Kristoff and reindeer Sven to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers froze the kingdom in winter.

Inside Out 2

Pixar's Inside 2, the sequel to the 2015 movie, grossed over $1.68 billion worldwide in 2024, making it the 9th highest-grossing movie of all time. The success of the animated drama came due to the exploration of relatable teenage emotions like anxiety, hearwrenching storyline, and ofcourse it's amazing animation. The story focuses of Riley's teenage days when he goes through his emotional ups and downs like envy, embarrassment, peer pressure, fear of missing out, and more.

Moana

The 2016 musical adventure drama grossed $687 million, and its sequel made $1 billion worldwide in 2024. Moana became a success due to its strong female lead, cultural representation, and memorable music. The movie resonated with the audience of all ages through its story of self-discovery, environmental harddships, and courage, all set against the backdrop of amazing animation.

Ratatouille

Another Pixar movie that grossed $623.7 million worldwide. Ratatouille was the 6th highest-grossing film of 2007 and the second highest-grossing animated film of the same year. The movie was a success due to its charming characters, and visually stunning depiction of Paris and French cuisine. The story of rat Remy's becoming a chef, resonates with audiences of all ages, highlighting the importance of passion and fulfilling dreams.

The Lion King

Despite releasing in 1994, The Lion King's worldwide box office collection was $771 million, making it the highest-grossing movie of that year. The animated drama was a success due to its stunning animation, iconic music, and strong emotional resonance. Its story is inspired by William Shakespeare's Hamlet play, exploring themes of family, responsibility, and the circle of life, making it deeply relatable watch.

The Wild Robot

The 2024 movie grossed $334 million at the box office worldwide, on a making budget of $78 million. The animated drama's emotional depth, relatable characters, and exploration of family drama and struggles of survival in nature resonated with audiences, leading to its garnering both critical acclaim and commercial success.

The Incredibles

This animated movie had a successful box office run, earning $631.68 million worldwide in 2004. The unique blend of superhero action in animation form, relatable family dynamics, and sophisticated storytelling, every feature of the movie appealed both children and adults. The Incredibles innovative approach to superhero narratives along with engaging humour contributed to its popularity.

Finding Nemo

Finding Nemo had a worldwide box office collection of $871 million. Released in 2003, The animated drama's exploration on themes like overprotectiveness of parents, friendship, and the journey of self-discovery resonated with audiences of all ages. Despite the story focuses on a fish, humans have deeply felt the concerns of a parent for their children, and doing anything to keep them safe.

Zootopia

Disney's this buddy-cop drama in an animated form achieved a worldwide box office collection over $1 billion, making it one of the highest-grossing animated movies till date. Zootopia blends incredible humour with heartwarming tale, along with its exploration on themes like prejudice and stereotypes, resonated globally. Its impressive box office numbers and critical acclaim solidified its status as a modern Disney classic.

Toy Story

The Toy Story film series has been a major box office success always, with the four main movies together grossing over $3.3 billion worldwide. The Pixar movie was success due to its groundbreaking computer-animated visuals in 1995, its relatable and heartwarming story, and its explorations of friendship and loyalty. Toy Story was the first full-length computer-animated movie, which is a significant achievement that impressed audiences.

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