Family movie nights just got a data-backed upgrade. Netflix’s latest Engagement Report, covering January to June 2026, reveals which animated movies dominated screens worldwide — and the results mix fresh originals with nostalgic classics. Here’s your quick guide to the top performers.
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Top 10 Most-Watched Netflix Animation Movies (Jan–Jun 2026)
| Rank | Movie | Views |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swapped | 130.8M |
| 2 | KPop Demon Hunters | 130.8M |
| 3 | Madagascar | 53.4M |
| 4 | GOAT | 42.5M |
| 5 | Despicable Me 3 | 37M |
| 6 | Despicable Me 4 | 35.9M |
| 7 | In Your Dreams | 33M |
| 8 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | 30.5M |
| 9 | Despicable Me 2 | 25.6M |
| 10 | The Boss Baby | 25.3Mnetrffmm |
1. Swapped — This body-switching fantasy comedy starring Juno Temple and Michael B. Jordan claims the top spot. Two rival species swap bodies via a magical flower and must learn empathy on their journey back to normal — it’s on track for Netflix’s all-time top list.
2. KPop Demon Hunters — Trailing by just 400,000 views, this two-time Oscar winner remains a phenomenon a year after release. It follows a K-pop girl group battling a demon boy band and still tops Netflix’s all-time most-watched rankings.
3. Madagascar — The top licensed title, this 2005 DreamWorks classic follows four Central Park Zoo animals stranded on Africa’s smallest island, desperately trying to find their way home.
4. GOAT — Starring Stranger Things’ Caleb McLaughlin, this 2026 sports comedy follows a goat chasing pro status in a fictional sport called roarball — proof Sony’s Netflix licensing deal is paying off.
5. Despicable Me 3 — Gru gets ousted from the Anti-Villain League and reconnects with his long-lost twin Dru, while the Minions land themselves in prison chaos.
6. Despicable Me 4 — Gru’s family enters witness protection as a old enemy hunts him down, while the Minions get superhero makeovers as the Mega Minions.
7. In Your Dreams — A 2025 Netflix original about siblings searching for the Sandman, hoping to wish their family stays in their childhood home.
8. The Super Mario Bros. Movie — Three years on, Mario and Luigi’s leap into the Mushroom Kingdom to stop Bowser remains a fan favorite.
9. Despicable Me 2 — Gru turns secret agent, teaming up with (and falling for) fellow agent Lucy.
10. The Boss Baby — Alec Baldwin voices a sharp-suited baby secret agent battling for parental affection in this DreamWorks comedy.
Animated films continue to dominate Netflix’s most-watched charts, reflecting a broader trend in the global animation industry — you can read more about the medium’s evolution on Wikipedia.
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FAQs
Q1: What’s the most-watched animated movie on Netflix in 2026 so far?
“Swapped” leads with 130.8 million views, narrowly ahead of “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Q2: Is “KPop Demon Hunters” still popular a year after release?
Yes, it remains Netflix’s all-time most-watched title and sits at #2 for 2026.
