32 Best Animated Christmas Movies That Kids and Adults Will Love
Watch: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas *
18 Best Animated Christmas Movies For The Whole Family
Whether you’re a grown-up with kids or just a kid at heart, anyone can enjoy the magic of an enchanting Christmas cartoon.
From old animated holiday classics like The Year Without A Santa Claus* to more recent Christmas cartoon movies like Arthur Christmas, you’ll find something the whole family can enjoy together with Hulu and the Disney bundle.
So put on your matching pajamas and grab some hot cocoa—we’ve rounded up the best animated Christmas movies streaming on Hulu this holiday season.
*The Year Without a Santa Claus requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply.
Best Christmas Cartoons on Hulu
1. Arthur Christmas
When Santa’s son Arthur accidentally misplaces a present for a little girl on Christmas Eve, he sets out on an adventure with his grandfather (Grandsanta) to get the present to its rightful place in time for Christmas morning.
2. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
Since we all know the Christmas season starts on November 1 (cue the Christmas music), what better way to transition than with a movie that’s both Halloween and Christmas? Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King, is sick of the same old routine. But when he tries to change things up, he puts Santa Claus in danger and must fix his mistake before Christmas morning.
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3. Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase
Holiday time in the habitat has Melman the giraffe eager to do good deeds in order to get on the nice list, and the perfect opportunity arises when Hank the goose is separated from his flock. Join Melman and the gang as they explore the city and help Hank find his family.
4. Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
Our favorite Ice Age friends are back with a hilarious Christmas adventure to cross their names off of the naughty list and move over to the nice list (where they rightfully belong, of course).
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5. Frosty the Snowman
It’s the classic Christmas cartoon families young and old have held close to their hearts for generations. Frosty the Snowman tells the classic tale of a friendly snowman that comes to life thanks to a magician’s top hat (and a little bit of Christmas magic, of course).
Sing along with Frosty, Karen, and the gang, and be sure to watch Frosty Returns afterward for even more holiday cheer!
Watch: Frosty the Snowman *
*Frosty the Snowman requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply.
6. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Jake Spankenheimer is a young kid having a tough Christmas. Not only is his grandmother missing, but he now bears the burden of saving his family’s store in light of her absence. Things take an unexpected turn when grandma’s belongings are found in the woods alongside a set of mysterious reindeer tracks.
Watch: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer *
*Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply.
7. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
In this classic 1966 cartoon Christmas movie, the infamously mean and bitter Grinch attempts to ruin the holiday for all the Whos in Whoville. But, there’s one brave little girl who might just have enough Christmas spirit in her heart to make the Grinch change his ways.
Watch: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas *
*Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply.
8. A Piece of Cake
The Elfkins have been living in hiding for over two centuries. This Christmas, the Elfkins are breaking free from the safe underground community to finally step out into the human world. Will they be greeted with open arms? Find some Christmas spirit with the holiday children’s movie, A Piece of Cake .
9. The Year Without a Santa Claus
What happens when Santa Claus gets a cold on Christmas Eve? Mrs. Claus, the reindeer, and Santa’s elves go on a mission, determined to remind him what Christmas is all about—even if they have to face Heat Miser and Snow Miser to do so. Will Santa feel better before Christmas has come and gone?
Watch: The Year Without a Santa Claus *
*The Year Without a Santa Claus requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply.
10. The Polar Express
When one young boy stops believing in Santa, he’s met with the adventure of a lifetime. He gets woken up in the middle of the night to the sounds of The Polar Express, a train that will take him (and the friends he meets along the way) to the North Pole…reminding them all just how special the man in the red suit is.
*The Polar Express requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply.
11. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
Nobody can monkey around quite like our friend George. But what he can’t do is figure out what to get The Man In The Yellow Hat for Christmas. As it turns out, The Man In The Yellow Hat can’t figure out what to get George either.
Follow along as they scramble to figure it out before Christmas morning. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas is streaming now on Hulu.
12. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas
Mickey, Minnie, and their best friends share stories of their favorite Christmas memories together. Follow along as the Mickey Mouse pals sing, dance, and laugh their way through three Christmases spent with each other.
For part two in this heartwarming story, check out Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas .*
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13. Beauty and The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
The year after the spell has been broken, Belle and the Beast decide to have a Christmas party and invite all of their friends. As they reflect on Christmas from the year before, Lumiere and Cogsworth argue over which of the two saved the holiday. To solve the mystery (and resolve the bickering), Mrs. Potts recounts the story of The Enchanted Christmas.
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14. My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas
Minty Pony is known to be a bit of a klutz. When she breaks the candy cane that guides Santa to Ponyville every year, she has to find a way to get to the North Pole and save Christmas.
15. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
Join Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, and Eeyore as they celebrate Christmas together and make some misguided New Year’s resolutions.
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16. A Very Muppet Christmas Movie
The Muppets are going to need a Christmas miracle to save their beloved theater from falling into the hands of grubby bank owner, Miss Bitterman. Can the Muppet crew find a way to pay off the debt they owe the bank and still put on the greatest Christmas show of all time? Find out in A Very Muppet Christmas Movie .
Watch: A Very Muppet Christmas Movie*
*A Very Muppet Christmas Movie requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply.
17. Trolls: Holiday in Harmony
This Christmas, Queen Poppy is excited to plan the very first secret holiday gift swap for all of Trolls Kingdom. But, despite her good intentions, things take an unexpected turn. If you need a little light, love, laughter, and plenty of dancing this holiday season, Trolls Holiday in Harmony will get the entire family on their feet!
18. Prep and Landing
When Wayne (one of Santa’s grumpy elves) is passed over for a promotion, he teams up with a new partner, Lanny, who is definitely on the nice list. On their first mission together, there are a few bumps in the road that could ruin Christmas morning for children around the world.
For more Prep and Landing adventures, check out the prequel and sequel elf-espionage shenanigans, Prep and Landing Operation: Secret Santa and Prep and Landing Naughty vs. Nice .
*The Disney Bundle required. Access content from each service separately.
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32 Best Animated Christmas Movies That Kids and Adults Will Love
Matching family Christmas pajamas, mouth-watering holiday cookie recipes, and binge-watching all of the best Christmas flicks for kids? It’s that time of the year (the most wonderful time, to be specific!). There always seems to be an endless number of feel-good holiday films and we can thank Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” lineup for that. But, for movies that truly make you feel like a kid again, nothing feels quite like a good ole animated Christmas movie.
From recent favorites that are a must-watch each year like The Polar Express to timeless classics like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, family-friendly animated Christmas movies always keeps the entire crew entertained throughout the holiday season. We’ve rounded up a jam-packed list filled with story lines appropriate for all ages, funny cartoon characters that leave our stomachs sore and tons of catchy holiday music that’ll be stuck in your head for longer than you’d like to admit.
To be honest, you could probably spend 365 days a year glued to your TV screen and still not able to catch up on all the best Christmas movies on Netflix, best Disney Christmas movies, or the stellar lineup of Christmas movies on Disney +. No worries, though! You’ll have a hefty lineup to choose from so pop your favorite popcorn, snuggle up with some blankets and settle in for a movie marathon of animated Christmas movies that’ll put the whole family in the Christmas spirit.