If you’re a fan of the animated adventure genre like Cars 2, you’re in for a treat! This list of 17 movies will take you on thrilling journeys filled with action, humor, and heartwarming moments. Check out the trailers for each movie to get a sneak peek into these exciting worlds.
1. Planes
In Planes, we follow Dusty Crophopper, a crop-dusting plane with dreams of becoming a racing champion. Despite his fear of heights, Dusty sets out to compete in a high-flying race around the globe. The film features the voices of Dane Cook, Stacy Keach, and Brad Garrett.
2. Turbo
Turbo tells the story of an ordinary garden snail who miraculously gains the power of super speed. Determined to achieve his dream of winning the Indy 500, Turbo teams up with a group of streetwise snails. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, and Samuel L. Jackson.
3. Ratatouille
In Ratatouille, a rat named Remy aspires to become a renowned French chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat in a rodent-phobic profession. With the help of a young kitchen worker, Remy sets out to achieve his culinary dreams. The film features the voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, and Lou Romano.
4. Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo follows the journey of Marlin, a clownfish, who traverses the ocean to find his son, Nemo, who has been captured by a diver. Along the way, Marlin teams up with a forgetful fish named Dory. The movie stars Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, and Alexander Gould.
5. Big Hero 6
In Big Hero 6, a young robotics prodigy named Hiro Hamada forms a superhero team to combat a masked villain. With the help of his inflatable robot Baymax and his friends, Hiro sets out to save the city. The film features the voices of Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, and Jamie Chung.
6. Wreck-It Ralph
Wreck-It Ralph centers on a video game villain who dreams of becoming a hero. Tired of being the bad guy, Ralph sets out on a journey across various arcade games to prove he can be a good guy. The movie stars John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, and Jack McBrayer.
7. The Incredibles
In The Incredibles, a family of superheroes is forced to hide their powers and live a quiet suburban life. However, they are called back into action to save the world from a new threat. The film features the voices of Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson.
8. Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc. takes us to the city of Monstropolis, where monsters generate their city’s power by scaring children. When a little girl accidentally enters their world, two monsters must return her home safely. The movie stars John Goodman, Billy Crystal, and Mary Gibbs.
9. Toy Story 3
In Toy Story 3, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the toys face an uncertain future as their owner, Andy, prepares to leave for college. The toys find themselves in a daycare center where they must plan an escape. The film features the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack.
10. Despicable Me
Despicable Me follows Gru, a supervillain who adopts three orphaned girls as part of his grand scheme to steal the moon. However, the girls soon begin to change his heart. The movie stars Steve Carell, Jason Segel, and Miranda Cosgrove.
11. Zootopia
In Zootopia, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a conspiracy in a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. The film features the voices of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, and Idris Elba.
12. Kung Fu Panda
Kung Fu Panda tells the story of Po, a clumsy panda who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. When an evil snow leopard threatens their valley, Po discovers his destiny as the Dragon Warrior. The movie stars Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, and Dustin Hoffman.
13. Shrek 2
In Shrek 2, Shrek and Fiona return from their honeymoon to find an invitation to visit Fiona’s parents. However, her parents are unaware that both Fiona and Shrek are ogres. The film features the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz.
14. The Lego Movie
The Lego Movie follows Emmet, an ordinary Lego construction worker who is mistakenly identified as the key to saving the Lego universe. With the help of new friends, Emmet embarks on an epic quest. The movie stars Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, and Will Arnett.
15. Madagascar
In Madagascar, a group of zoo animals from New York City find themselves stranded on the island of Madagascar. They must learn to survive and adapt to their new environment. The film features the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, and David Schwimmer.
16. The Secret Life of Pets
The Secret Life of Pets explores what pets do when their owners are away. The story follows Max, a terrier whose life is upended when his owner adopts a new dog, Duke. The movie stars Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, and Kevin Hart.
17. How to Train Your Dragon
In How to Train Your Dragon, a young Viking named Hiccup befriends a dragon, challenging his tribe’s beliefs about dragons being dangerous. Together, they must prove that dragons can be allies. The film features the voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, and America Ferrera.
