This year has proven a tumultuous one for animation, from nostalgic debuts like X-Men ’97 to blockbuster sequels like Inside Out 2 , to say nothing of the (extremely justifiable) fight of animation unions to improve working conditions in their industry . And it isn’t slowing down either: The rest of 2024 is chock-full of both new series and films and a grab bag of sequels, prequels, and spinoffs to enjoy. Whether it’s an animated action series created by one of Hollywood’s most divisive names, a gentle show about a raccoon that just wants to collect things, or the feature-length comeback of one of animation’s finest directors, fall 2024 has something for everyone.
In this article, we’ll cover the 12 that either appear to be the most promising or interesting. And before you ask, no, there is no anime below, but we’re not ignoring it: Our most anticipated anime releases are getting a list all to themselves later this week. While the recent Star Wars live-action efforts will be debated by fans until the end of days, its animation division has been a consistent pleasure.
Young Jedi Adventures is a great time for half-pint audiences, some of the installments of the anime anthology Star Wars: Visions were outright masterpieces, and the 3-D-animated series like The Clone Wars , Rebels , and The Bad Batch have been more stable than not. The latest, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy , looks like a lot of fun as well. Developed by IP whisperers Dan Hernandez and Benji Sa.