Netflix Prepares for a Minions Takeover With Multiple Animated Movies Making Their Way to Streaming

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Animated films become a go-to pick whenever classic, quintessential movies feel a bit dull. Thankfully, Netflix has something for everyone in their animated collection— from Disney favorites and blockbuster hits to indie toons and jaw-dropping anime. And as the year 2025 unfolds, Netflix already has an interesting lineup of animated gems planned to keep fans entertained— not just this year but for the next two as well.

Here are all the movies included in Netflix’s three-year-long spree of animated additions, comprising both repeated and upcoming titles.

Netflix’s upcoming slate of animated projects

Netflix has plenty of animated projects lined up as part of its Pay-1 window. According to What’s On Netflix

, in 2025, Netflix will add movies like Despicable Me 4

, The Wild Robot

, and DOG MAN

. Out of these, only DOG MAN

has not been released in theaters yet. And for 2026, Netflix has other exciting titles like The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2

, The Bad Guys 2,

and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie

.

Looking ahead to 2027, Shrek 5

and Minions 3

 will be released on the platform within a few months of it hitting the big screens. None of these upcoming 2026 or 2027 Netflix releases have been released in the theatres yet. But, Netflix has a knack for turning even mediocre theatrical releases into big hits—  although, sometimes, even their original animated titles gain a following well after their debut

.

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One movie from last year truly found a second life and a new fanbase on Netflix, despite not receiving the best reviews at the box office.

Netflix turned a critically panned animated film into a success

The film in question is The Garfield Movie

, which hit theaters in May 2024. While it performed decently at the box office, critics did not have many good things to say. In September, Netflix quietly added The Garfield Movie

to its library and gave it a fresh chance for redemption. Fans quickly discovered the title on the streaming giant and made it climb the ranks on Netflix’s Top 10.

The Garfield Movie

ended up taking the top spot in daily movie rankings, even surpassing hits like Uglies

and Rebel Ridge

. This has become a common trend for animated films on Netflix—especially those that started out in theaters. Hopefully, the upcoming animated titles will continue that success on the platform.

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What do you think about these upcoming Netflix animated movies scheduled for the next three years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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