Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Certain movies from the last decade prove that there is still a place in the film industry for 2D animation, despite 3D now being the norm. Disney, the giant in most sectors of entertainment, has moved on from 2D animated movies. On the other hand, Studio Ghibli is seemingly the leading force in 2D animation: The studio’s new movies continue to win critical praise and awards while its old ones remain beloved classics.
Wolfwalkers is the final in the trio of complimentary movies from Cartoon Saloon, all with stories based on Irish mythology. All three movies showcase a surrealist design of whimsical characters appearing on watercolor-esque backdrops. Some of the characters and set pieces resemble physical cutouts because of how they contrast with the background. Wolfwalkers and its predecessors embrace a fundamental aspect of stylized 3D animation: that something does not have to look real to be beautiful.
8 The Breadwinner The Breadwinner is an impactful historical drama created with a small budget. The Breadwinner Where to Watch *Availability in USAfter her father is wrongfully arrested, a girl in 2001 Afghanistan dresses as a boy to provide for her family. While 2D animated movies may be fading, there are still a significant number of 2D animated shows. Making movies attached to these shows is another way to keep 2D animation alive. The Phineas and Ferb creators came back with a “lost day of summer” adventure in Phineas and Ferb the Movie:Candace Against the Universe.
Director Kwang Il Han Release Date August 23, 2021 Cast Theo James , Lara Pulver , Mary McDonnell , Graham McTavish , Kari Wahlgren Runtime 83 minutes The animated The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf showcases another possible outlet for 2D: spinoffs of a live-action franchise which aren’t a part of the main story but help further develop the world.