These classic movies are top-grossing animated movies and also come to the list of highest-grossing animated movies of all time and that’s why they can be considered as best Princess Animated Movies to watch in 2024.

If you believe that animated movies are not just for kids then you are at the right place because these movies have a great story, great animation, and more than that great emotions. Princesses are not always spoiled and egoistic, they can be sweet and kind as well and these princess movies will show you how you can conquer your fear and sail through the storm.

1. Tangled (2010)

Cast: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman 

Overview: An evil witch named Mother Gothel kidnaps a young princess named Rapunzel as a newborn and imprisons her in a tower. Mother Gothel keeps Rapunzel imprisoned in her tower and uses Rapunzel’s enchanted hair to stay young. As she gets older, she develops an interest in the world outside her tower and expresses a desire to see the flying lanterns that appear on her birthday each year. Rapunzel persuades Flynn Rider, a wanted robber, to take her outside to see the lanterns after he accidentally stumbles upon her tower one day. They set out on their quest, encountering challenges along the way, but all are worthwhile because Rapunzel finds the truth about herself.

Did you know in 1940, Walt Disney wanted to make a movie about Rapunzel?

Watch on Disney+

2. Brave (2012)

Cast: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Julie Walters  

Overview: This movie tells the story of a young Scottish princess named Merida, who is determined to forge her path in life, despite her mother’s expectations that she become a proper royal lady. But when Merida discovers her marriage to the prince of the neighboring clan she seeks the help of a witch to change her fate but as a consequence her mother is turned into a bear. Now she must find a way to break the spell or else her mother will remain bear forever. Brave is a heartwarming tale of family, bravery, and the importance of being true to oneself.

Did you know this is the first Pixar movie set entirely in the historic past?

Watch on Disney+

3. Frozen (2013)

Cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad

Overview: This is the story of two sisters, Elsa and Anna who lives in the kingdom of Arendelle,  Elsa was born with the power to create ice and snow, but after accidentally hurting Anna with her powers, she is forced to hide them away and live in isolation.

Years later, Elsa becomes queen, but her powers are exposed during her coronation ceremony and she flees to the mountains, inadvertently plunging Arendelle into an eternal winter. Anna sets out to find her sister and bring her back to reverse the winter, accompanied by a rugged ice salesman named Kristoff, his loyal reindeer, Sven, and a talking snowman named Olaf.  With the help of their friends, Elsa and Anna can overcome the obstacles in their path and restore peace to Arendelle. Frozen is a heartwarming tale of sisterhood, love, and the power of acceptance and self-discovery.

Did you know 50 animators worked together to create Elsa’s castle?

Watch on Disney+

4. Moana (2016)

Cast: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House

Overview: This is the story of Moana (Auli’i Cravalho), a young girl living on a beautiful island in the South Pacific. She has always felt a deep connection to the ocean, but her father, the chief of their tribe, forbids anyone from venturing beyond the reef that surrounds their island. When the island’s crops begin to fail and the fish disappear from their shores, Moana realizes that the only way to save her people is to embark on a dangerous journey to find the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) and restore the heart of the goddess Te Fiti. Along the way, Moana faces countless obstacles, including treacherous ocean currents, a giant crab, and the fiery wrath of Te Ka. But with the help of Maui, her animal sidekick Heihei, and her inner strength, Moana overcomes these challenges and fulfills her destiny as a Wayfinder and leader of her people.

Did you know this is Dwayne Johnson’s first musical movie?

Watch on Disney+

5. Shrek (2001)

Cast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz,· John Lithgow, Vincent Cassel

Overview: Shrek is an animated movie that follows the titular character, an ogre who lives alone in a swamp and prefers to be left alone. However, his peaceful existence is interrupted when a group of fairy tale creatures, including Pinocchio, the Three Little Pigs, and the Big Bad Wolf, are banished to his swamp by the evil Lord Farquaad, who wants to create a perfect kingdom for himself. To reclaim his home, Shrek sets out on a mission to confront Farquaad, along with a talkative and overly enthusiastic donkey named Donkey, who insists on joining him. Along the way, they encounter a variety of obstacles, including a fierce dragon and a group of aggressive villagers.
When Shrek finally confronts Farquaad, he discovers that the lord has his agenda and intends to marry Princess Fiona, who is trapped in a tower guarded by the aforementioned dragon. With the help of Donkey, Shrek is able to rescue Fiona, but she is not quite what he expected. As they journey back to Farquaad’s kingdom, Shrek and Fiona begin to form a bond, but their relationship is complicated by Fiona’s secret. When Farquaad is finally defeated and Fiona’s true nature is revealed, Shrek must decide whether to follow his heart or let her go. In the end, the power of true love prevails and Shrek and Fiona are able to live happily ever after.

Did you know, Shrek received first Academy Award for best animated feature?

Watch on Amazon Prime