Worst Animated Films of All Time
Yes, even animations have there bad days and moments. For the past few years animations have become more and more common in terms of how many are released in a year. Animation is a tough competition between studios like Disney vs. DreamWorks - Toy Story vs. How to Train Your Dragon. These are great animations, here are the ones that are not so great. In fact these are straight up kid films that even kids may get bored of. Here they are and usually I say enjoy, but in this case, avoid these at all costs. These are in no particualr order.
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- DirectorLawrence KasanoffStarsHilary DuffHaylie DuffCharlie SheenThe evil Brand X joins a supermarket that becomes a city after closing time.Well the one good thing to say about this film is it didn't make the Titanic seem like a joke. But however it does poorly use some iconic food mascots like Mr. Clean. Though not as insulting as insulting the Titanic. It still is bad in every other aspect. The animation is atrocious and the basis of the film is as bad as sitting on a pile fire ants and as painful. But you eyes suffer instead. The horror of it all!!!
- DirectorCamillo TetiStarsLisa RussoMark Thompson-AshworthGisella MathewsA Cinderella meets her Prince Charming on the ill-fated Titanic. Along for the ride are a rapping dog, other talking animals, and an assortment of wacky humans.And just when I thought the human couldn't get any more stupider we do. How in hell did anyone think the Titanic disaster of a film released last year needed another? But this one is worse. This is a rip off of a rip off of a film that is cringeworthy. Does this movie like the last have any redeeming quality in it? Hell no! It sickens me that these two poor excuses times three of entertainment ever was thought of being produced in the first place. This film is a disgrace to everyone especially the men, women, and children who lost they're lives in this tragic event. God Bless them all. This film can die in hell.
- DirectorOrlando CorradiKim Jun OkStarsGregory SnegoffFrancis PardeilhanJane AlexanderA grandfather mouse tells his grandchildren the "real" story of the Titanic disaster, including himself, evil sharks, a giant octopus, and an evil whaling scheme.When you insult a legendary historical event and the people that lost they're live on it is just as bad as it gets. This is one film that has nothing good in it. No positives can be said about a film that treat the event of the Titanic as a joke and nothing more. Oh and when you rip off James Cameron's Titanic that is a new low for these filmmakers. How this film was greenlit remains a mystery.
- DirectorMike DisaStarsHayden PanettiereGlenn ClosePatrick WarburtonRed Riding Hood is training in the group of Sister Hoods, when she and the Wolf are called to examine the sudden mysterious disappearance of Hansel and Gretel.Another pointless sequel to a decent original film. They couldn't stop at 1 could they? This is a prime example of studios going too far. When I watch a sequel to something I expect it to compliment the original, not drag it down. This is ugly, lazy, humorless, worthless, and unfortunately unnecessary.
- DirectorHoward E. BakerJohn FoxKyung Ho LeeStarsJohn Rhys-DaviesBruno AlexanderReedy GibbsOne fish must find his destiny to save his home and the love of his life from a bullying shark.Nice try, but this is nowhere near the greatness of Pixar or even DreamWorks, heck I'd rather watch Shark Tale then this. They tried but failed miserably.
- DirectorMark A.Z. DippéTaedong ParkStarsAudrey WasilewskiRob SchneiderJack MullinsTrained in the skills of sea power, Pi the fish can fight a shark, sink a squid or batter any random predator that ever threatens his friends and neighbors on the reef. Unfortunately, being the only hero in town can take its toll, especially when a group of sharks declares that the end of the reef is soon at hand.Are they trying to be Pixar? If they are then try a little bit harder then this. This is why Disney and DreamWorks are the only good animation companies because others just seem to fail. Why? Because they're not as good as Disney or DreamWorks. This film is a prime example.
- DirectorWill FinnDaniel St. PierreStarsLea MicheleKelsey GrammerDan AykroydShortly after a tornado rips through her Kansas home, Dorothy returns to Oz to save her friends from a villainous jester.What is with these films trying to one up Wizard of Oz? Stop it! You won't succeed. This was just a waste of time and money as it totally bombed the box office.
- DirectorCody CameronStarsMatthew J. MunnNika FuttermanMaddie TaylorBoog's friends rally to bring him home from a Russian traveling circus.What is with third installments? Do the people just not care when they get there? Oh I know why...$$$. Hopefully How to Train Your Dragon 3 will put that to rest for a little bit. Toy Story 3 proved you can make good third installmants if you care. This is just ugly.
- DirectorPhil RomanStarsRichard KindDana HillAnndi McAfeeCat and mouse duo Tom and Jerry reluctantly work together to save a young girl from her evil aunt.I cried when I watched this. Not because it was good, but I loved Tom and Jerry as a kid and this was just sad to see this be so bad.
- DirectorTrevor WallLisa OrtizStarsRob SchneiderHeather GrahamKen JeongWhen a real estate development invades his Arctic home, Norm and his three lemming friends head to New York City, where Norm becomes the mascot of the corporation in an attempt to bring it down from the inside and protect his homeland.One of the very few animated films to get a 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. Ouch! But what do you expect from a film that has polar bear voiced by Rob Schneider? Exactly!
- DirectorTony LeondisStarsT.J. MillerJames CordenAnna FarisGene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji.This has got to be the worst film released by a major animation studio. Its considerably worse than Cars 2, Shrek the Third, Shark Tale, or Chicken Little.
- DirectorPeter LepeniotisStarsWill ArnettBrendan FraserLiam NeesonAn incorrigibly self-serving exiled squirrel finds himself helping his former park brethren survive by raiding a nut store, a location that also happens to be a front for a human gang's bank robbery.Luckily HTTYD 2 and The Lego Movie came out because this made me question the animation genre again that we adults shouldn't watch them.
- DirectorMichael ThurmeierGalen T. ChuStarsRay RomanoDenis LearyJohn LeguizamoWhen Scrat's acorn sends an asteroid to Earth, the Herd must find a way to stop the asteroid from hitting Earth with the help of a returning friend.I think its safe to say that everyone is fed up with the Ice Age films. Even the filmmakers seem tired of this franchise. Hopefully the slogan on the top of the image is true. So long Ice Age! I use to love you back in 2001 but now, just die please.
- DirectorJohn H. WilliamsStarsTom KennyZack ShadaPatrick WarburtonSpace Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes Back follows Comet, the cool techno chimp who longs to be taken seriously as a full-fledged space chimp. Comet journeys to the fantastical Planet Malgor and bonds with the adorable alien Kilowatt, living out his ultimate fantasy. However, it's time for Comet to prove himself when the feared alien ruler Zartog takes over Mission Control! Comet must show he has the right stuff, and join fellow chimps Ham, Luna and Titan, to save the day.When you get 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. There is no argument, your film sucked.
- DirectorTerry L. NossRichard RichStarsJason AlexanderMary SteenburgenReese WitherspoonIt's a high-flying adventure when Louie, a mute trumpeter swan, is given the gift of a trumpet, and finds his voice.Some people consider this a classic, but I'm not that generous.
- DirectorDon BluthGary GoldmanStarsMartin ShortJim BelushiAnnie GoldenHubie (Martin Short) must present his special pebble to Marina (Annie Golden) before the pebble festival is over, or lose his chance forever.And the film that killed Don Bluth's film studio. After this it bye bye to Don Bluth. He would return however under a new studio that lasted two films: Anastasia, and Titan A.E.
- DirectorDon BluthGary GoldmanDan KuensterStarsGlen CampbellChristopher PlummerSorrell BookeIn order to defeat the wicked Grand Duke of Owls, a young boy, transformed into a cat, teams up with a group of barnyard animals to find the rooster who can raise the sun.The beginning of Don Bluth's downfall. Not the worst he made but enough to jeopardize his film studio.
- DirectorDon BluthGary GoldmanStarsDom DeLuiseCloris LeachmanCharles Nelson ReillyAn evil Queen banishes a flower loving troll named Stanley (Dom DeLuise) to New York City, where he befriends two young children.After seeing this it is amazing that Don Bluth once worked for Disney. He had potential with The Secret of Nimh, and The Land Before Time. But now? No.
- DirectorJimmy HaywardStarsWoody HarrelsonOwen WilsonDan FoglerA pair of turkeys discover a time machine and decide to use it to travel to the first Thanksgiving, to take turkeys off the menu forever.I know this was meant to be for Thanksgiving, but in this case. No thank you.
- DirectorMark DindalStarsZach BraffJoan CusackGarry MarshallAfter ruining his reputation with the town, a courageous chicken must come to the rescue of his fellow citizens when aliens start an invasion.Disney thought The Black Cauldron was there worst film, this is ten times worse.
- DirectorJorge BlancoJavier AbadMarcos MartínezStarsDwayne JohnsonSeann William ScottJessica BielAn alien civilization is invaded by Astronaut Chuck Baker, who believes that the planet was uninhabited. Wanted by the military, Baker must get back to his ship before it goes into orbit without him.I appreciate people trying to do something different, but this became stale way too quickly.
- DirectorCal BrunkerStarsBrendan FraserSarah Jessica ParkerJessica AlbaAstronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet, Earth.Escape from this movie, that what I wanted to do.
- DirectorJohn LasseterBradford LewisStarsOwen WilsonLarry the Cable GuyMichael CaineStar race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.This was the year Pixar became sick, very, very sick. The next wasn't too good either. But Cars 2, I congradulate it on being the worst Pixar film ever and yet.
- DirectorSteve 'Spaz' WilliamsStarsKiefer SutherlandJim BelushiEddie IzzardAn adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back.What was this piece of junk? A sad impersonation of Madagascar. Sorry Disney, but DreamWorks won this round.
- DirectorAnthony BellBen GluckStarsHayden PanettiereChristina RicciJustin LongTwo young wolves at opposite ends of their pack's social order are thrown together into a foreign land and need each other to return home, but love complicates everything.This is like Balto if it was a Romeo and Juliet story. But two times worse.
- DirectorSimon WellsStarsSeth GreenJoan CusackDan FoglerA young boy named Milo gains a deeper appreciation for his mom after Martians come to Earth to take her away.This films fails becauses its bombeds thes boxs offices. Notices thats Is puttings esses ats thes ends ofs alls thes words. Ifs yous didn'ts thens yous needs tos sees as doctors. Don'ts watchs thiss films evers. Thanks yous.
- DirectorDavid BowersStarsFreddie HighmoreNicolas CageKristen BellWhen an android replica of a boy is rejected by his aggrieved creator, he goes off to find his own identity in an adventure that would make him the greatest hero of his time.Astro Boy is coming to a theatre near you. Please keep it away from me. I don't want to be anywhere near it.
- DirectorRichard RichStarsMiranda RichardsonMartin VidnovicChristiane NollTraveling to the exotic kingdom of Siam, English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens soon discovers that her most difficult challenge is the stubborn, imperious King himself.I notice that many animated companies that try to start out, end up busting within the first film or two. Why? Wouldn't you think the people making it would put more effort into a company's first film? This film is another one of those.
- DirectorTim HillStarsRussell BrandJames MarsdenElizabeth PerkinsE.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In LA, he's taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.This is almost as bad as Free Birds. But still bad enough to make the list. Seriously a rabbit that @&$# candy? This film is only meant for kids. Very, very young kids. But even they may turn away.
- DirectorBarry CookNeil NightingaleStarsCharlie RoweKarl UrbanAngourie RiceSee and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth, in a story where an underdog dino triumphs to become a hero for the ages.This film had soooo much potential. I was thinking of an epic "Jurassic Park" goose-bump fun. But when I saw this I cried on major disappointment. Screw you to the people who made this. They went for the strike instead got the gutterball.
- DirectorRaja GosnellStarsNeil Patrick HarrisJayma MaysKaty PerryThe Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been abducted by Gargamel, since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation, creatures called "The Naughties", into real Smurfs.Part animation part live action. It makes the Smurfs tv show look like Citizen Kane compared to this. Raja Gosnell has upset me for the last time.
- DirectorMatthew O'CallaghanTodd WildermanStarsJoel McHaleMike EppsJane KrakowskiAfter falling head over hooves in love with Giselle, Elliot's road to the altar takes a slight detour when Mr. Weenie is 'kidnapped' by his human owners. A rescue mission starts. Oh, and there's also a group of pampered pets.Well that quickly went down the toilet didn't it? The first film as decent, then they just gave up. Imagine the hungry kids we could have saved with the money wasted on this. A movie that didn't need to exist, and just has the weakest humor you can dish out.
- DirectorRichard RichStarsJack PalanceHoward McGillinMichelle NicastroA power-hungry sorcerer curses a princess to live as a swan by day in this tale of everlasting love.There is a reason I like DreamWorks, Disney and Pixar because, they don't go totally stupid on us. Yes, they have Shark Tale, Cars 2, and Chicken Little, but they at least have effort, and some care put into those that just didn't pay off. This seems like the people involved thought they were not too concerned about this film or else it would have been better.
- DirectorGary RydstromStarsEvan Rachel WoodElijah KelleyKristin ChenowethGoblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion.From the mind of George Lucas! So what? Did you see Howard the Duck?
This film simply stinks worse then two week old garbage after it rains. EWW! - DirectorChris MillerRaman HuiStarsMike MyersCameron DiazEddie MurphyReluctantly designated as the heir to the land of Far, Far Away, Shrek hatches a plan to install the rebellious Artie as the new king while Princess Fiona tries to fend off a coup d'état by the jilted Prince Charming.This ruined one of the most iconic animated franchises ever. Let's hope DreamWorks doesn't mess up How to Train Your Dragon either with a third installment, which they are doing. Oh, boy.
- DirectorAnthony SilverstonStarsJake T. AustinAdrian RhodesSam RiegelRejected by his superstitious herd, a half-striped zebra embarks on a daring quest to earn his stripes but finds the courage and self-acceptance to save all the animals of the Great Karoo.What's with these films trying to be Madagascar? But wait, you need to see it because its in 3D. Oooooo! These films really shove that in your face don't they? At this point, 3D doesn't get us in the seats, unless its Avatar, or How to Train Your Dragon, where the 3D is effective. This just shoves it in our face. They're saying, Ooo, look how stylistic we are! Bah!!!
- DirectorTom GianasRoss ShumanStarsNick SwardsonMila KunisBob OdenkirkTwo best friends set out to rescue their pal after he's accidentally dragged to hell.The worst Stop-motion film so far.
- DirectorFrank GladstoneStarsOwen WilsonChristina RicciRosie PerezA diverse band of crayons strive to protect not only their magical multihued homeland but the imagination of children everywhere from a terrifying monster.Ugh! Can you believe that grown up adults made this? I know I can't either.
- DirectorJimmy ScreamerClauzStarsRuby LaroccaBrandon SlagleJoey SmackA troubled group of children living on the same block are haunted by a talking dog named Labby who brings them on surreal hell-rides between different dimensions and time periods.What a dumb title. It's like me saying where the alive go to live. If you die then your already dead. So the dead won't go to die, they're already dead so they'd just go to heaven or hell, and your body decays and so and so forth.
- DirectorKlay HallStarsCarlos AlazraquiDane CookStacy KeachA cropdusting plane with a fear of heights lives his dream of competing in a famous around-the-world aerial race.
- DirectorPasha RobertsStarsDe'Lon GrantPhilana MiaPeter BerkrotAt the center of corruption is the Federal Reserve who has gained enormous amounts of control over America's economy, with disastrous effects beginning to show. Standing opposite, is the band of Rebels who have vowed to take back the freedom they once knew...and they won't go down without a fight. Monetary mayhem. Explosions. Romance. Silver Circle plans to take liberty filmmaking to a whole other level.
- DirectorDeryck BroomRoger HawkinsStarsErnest BorgnineAnupam KherSandi PattyFollow the adventures of a bold lamb (Judah) and his stable friends as they try to avoid the sacrificial alter the week preceding the crucifixion of Christ. It is a heart-warming account of the Easter story as seen through the eyes of a lovable pig (Horace), a faint-hearted horse (Monty), a pedantic rat (Slink), a rambling rooster (Drake), a motherly cow (Esmay) and a downtrodden donkey (Jack). This magnificent period piece with its epic sets is a roller coaster ride of emotions. Enveloped in humor, this quest follows the animals from the stable in Bethlehem to the great temple in Jerusalem and onto the hillside of Calvary as these unlikely heroes try to save their friend. The journey weaves seamlessly through the biblical accounts of Palm Sunday, Jesus turning the tables in the temple, Peter's denial and with a tense, heart-wrenching climax, depicts the crucifixion and resurrection with gentleness and breathtaking beauty. For Judah, the lamb with the heart of a lion, it is a story of courage and faith. For Jack, the disappointed donkey, it becomes a pivotal voyage of hope. For Horace, the, well the dirty pig, and Drake the ignorant rooster, it is an opportunity to do something inappropriate and get into trouble.
- DirectorMarc F. AdlerJason MaurerStarsFreddie Prinze Jr.Val KilmerAnne BancroftDelgo, an adventurous but naive teenager, must rally his group of friends to protect their world from conflict between the Lockni and Nohrin people.
- DirectorPaul BolgerYvette KaplanGreg TiernanStarsSigourney WeaverSarah Michelle GellarPatrick WarburtonAn alliance of evil-doers, led by Frieda, looks to take over Fairy Tale Land. But when Ella realizes her stepmother is out to ruin her storybook existence, she takes a dramatic turn and blossoms into the leader of the resistance effort.
- DirectorAaron WoodleyStarsJace NormanJessica BielPatrick StewartSpark, a teenage monkey and his friends, Chunk and Vix, are on a mission to regain Planet Bana, a kingdom overtaken by the evil overlord Zhong.Space Chimps all over again. Great, except Space Chimps wasn't good either.
- DirectorSteve OedekerkStarsKevin JamesCourteney CoxDanny GloverWhen the farmer's away, all the animals play, and sing, and dance. Eventually, though, someone has to step in and run things, a responsibility that ends up going to Otis, a carefree cow.
- DirectorSteve TrenbirthStarsJohn GoodmanHaley Joel OsmentTony JayMowgli, missing the jungle and his old friends, runs away from the man village unaware of the danger he's in by going back to the wild.
- DirectorKim Jun OkStarsJane AlexanderManfredi AliquoRodolfo BianchiA group of friends find themselves inside a bathysphere and awake in Atlantis. With the help of the King of Atlantis, they do their best to recover the Titanic.A THIRD TITANIC MOVIE!!!!!!! Have we got no shame??????
- DirectorEric BrevigStarsDan AykroydJustin TimberlakeAnna FarisA documentary filmmaker travels to Jellystone Park to shoot a project and soon crosses paths with Yogi Bear, his sidekick Boo-Boo and Ranger Smith.
- DirectorVincent KestelootMimi MaynardStarsMatthias SchweighöferKaya YanarIlka BessinA daring parrot recounts how Robinson Crusoe came to be stranded on a tropical island.
- DirectorBob KlineCullen BlaineDale CaseStarsJeff BennettRobby BensonPaige O'HaraBeauty and the Beast "midquel" set during Belle's original stay at the Beast's castle and composed of three short stories (four in the DVD release) that suitably teach both kids and adults to forgive, love, and be kind to one another.
- DirectorGary ChapmanStarsEwan McGregorRicky GervaisTim CurryAt the height of World War II, a tiny wood pigeon enlists in the elite Royal Homing Pigeon Service to serve Britain, as the fearsome General Von Talon (Tim Curry) and his deadly squadron of falcons patrol the English Channel. Is he a war-hero in the making?Disney doesn't make many bad films but when they're bad, they're bad.
- DirectorToshiyuki HirumaTakashi MasunagaStarsTony AilNathan AswellBailee ReidLeo, a selfish king, finds himself in a fatherly role when a cub needs his help.
- DirectorMichael SchelpStarsCorinne OrrDenise FinelliGlen GomezSparky is an adventurous young car trying to find his own road through life. Despite his father's attempts to instill the virtues of restraint and caution, Sparky repeatedly follows the deceitful Diesel into problematic situations.Some of which can be deadly!
- DirectorMichael SchoemannGreg ManwaringStarsNancy Van IderstineMari DevonPaige B. FranklinThe little panda Manchu was chosen to save his people! Because the bamboo is running out. The leopard baby Jung Fu and the red panda Confusius accompany him on an adventurous journey across China.
- DirectorGary RobinsonStarsBrandi CyrusNatalie GellerDrew Jackson
- DirectorMichelle GabrielStarsMartin FingerDouglas GuedesAnthony Logan ColeMarcelle Toing, owner of the best restaurant in Rio de Janeiro, must go on missions to steal ingredients from human restaurants to keep his meals the best.
- DirectorMichael SchelpStarsCorinne OrrSean SchemmelJean RichardsSparky is a spunky little sports car who can't wait to grow up, but first he needs to learn the rules of the road. Sparky snubs car washes, curfews, and speed limits, driving his poor dad to distraction.
- DirectorMichael SchelpStarsCorinne OrrSean SchemmelIan SwannJoin the world's favorite little red sportster on a turbocharged whodunit adventure that packs more hairpin turns than an Alpine speedway - and features a shocking final twist that no one sees coming!
- DirectorVijay S. BhanushaliSmita MarooStarsAsif Ali BegNeuman PintoSohrab ArdeshirKing Maximus's Dreamzone empire is threatened by his brother Badmess and Dr. Ozox.
- DirectorSteven HahnStarsJoe ColliganCarmen ArgenzianoNoelle NorthSet on the subterranean Mine-World, a band of human worker are treated like slaves under the power of the evil overlord Zygon until one, Orin, unearths the hilt of a mythical sword that only he can master. Escaping the planet, he runs into the rogue smuggler Dagg and a pair of helpful droids and the princess, who all team up to return to the Mine-World with a plan to defeat Zygon and free Orin's enslaved people.
- DirectorJim KammerudStarsReba McEntirePatrick SwayzeJonah BoboTod and Copper still go together like an itch and a scratch, but when Copper gets a shot at the big time with a nutty group of hound dog howlers, their purebred friendship is put to the test.
- DirectorSteve LoterVictor CookDon MacKinnonStarsMichael T. WeissOlivia d'AboJeff BennettAfter being married an entire year, Jane thinks back on some of her and Tarzan's adventures as she searches for something special to mark the occasion with.
- DirectorPeggy HolmesStarsJodi BensonSamuel E. WrightJim CummingsIn the kingdom of Atlantica where music is forbidden, the youngest daughter of King Triton, named Ariel, discovers her love of an underground music club and sets off to a daring adventure to bring restoration of music back to Atlantica.
- DirectorDarrell RooneyLynne SoutherlandStarsMing-Na WenBD WongMark MoseleyWhile preparing for their wedding, Shang and Mulan are suddenly sent off on a secret mission. Mushu starts to meddle, and a surprise attack by Mongolians doesn't help either.
- DirectorCal BrunkerStarsWill ArnettMaya RudolphBobby CannavaleA group of squirrels try to stop a mayor from destroying the park where they live to make way for a dysfunctional amusement park.Did we really need a second film? No. But the company doesn't care.