Animation had a breakout year in twenty twenty-five. Major sequels like Zootopia Two and original streaming hits like KPop Demon Hunters dominated audiences' attention. According to Variety, the success reflects an appetite for bold artistic choices and strong storytelling in animation—creating more opportunities for both seasoned and emerging animation directors to take creative risks.

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