The source estimated that, in 2022, the value of the global animation market would amount to over 391 billion U.S. dollars, up five percent from 372.4 billion dollars a year earlier. The annual figure was forecast to continue to grow throughout the decade, surpassing 587 billion dollars by 2030.
Highest-grossing animated movies
As of mid-2022, the top-grossing animations in the history of Canada and the United States – collectively known as the North American cinema market – were popular titles worldwide. "Incredibles 2" (2018), "The Lion King" (2019), and "Finding Dory" (2016) led the ranking, with box office revenues of around 609 million, 544 million, and 486 million dollars, respectively. Disney is the studio behind the three titles, with the first and third-placed productions also featuring the signature of Pixar, acquired by Disney in 2006.
Beloved animated franchises
Only four animated film series were among the top 20 highest-grossing movie franchises worldwide as of June 2022. They were "Despicable Me," "Shrek" (both under the Universal umbrella), "Ice Age," and "Toy Story" (both part of Disney's catalog today). However, an online survey conducted in May 2022 showed that Pixar was the film franchise most adults in the U.S. approved of: almost three out of four respondents said they were at least somewhat favorable to the animation studio's movies, surpassing "Star Wars," the "Marvel Cinematic Universe," and "Jurassic World."
Size of the animation market worldwide from 2020 to 2030
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