The year-end movie season is gradually becoming more exciting with the release of a series of blockbusters, in which animated films promise to bring a lot of appeal and excitement to audiences of all ages.
Accordingly, the 4 animated films below are expected to explode when released in theaters this December.
Moana 2
“Moana 2” is the sequel to the hit animated film released in 2016 by Disney. The story continues to revolve around Moana’s journey to explore strange seas after receiving a message from her ancestors asking her to cross the dangerous ocean to protect her land.
Part two of “Moana” will not only take the audience on an exciting adventure but also explore and learn about the mysterious creatures of the ocean. In particular, the return of famous actor Dwayne Johnson as the voice of Maui and Auli’i Cravalho will be a guarantee for the appeal of the film.
The film premiered in early December and is currently ranked Top 1 on many prestigious world cinema charts.
Ghost Cat Anzu
“Ghost Cat Anzu” is an animated film from Japan. The work brings the audience many emotions when telling the journey of Anzu - a ghost cat trying to connect with the human world after death, especially the little owner Karin.
It is known that Karin is an orphan whose mother died and was abandoned by her father. From then on, she and her cat Anzu have an interesting and magical journey to find happy and peaceful days.
The film “Ghost Cat Anzu” received high praise from experts for its meticulous attention to detail and its distinctive Japanese cultural style. The film sold out at Asian cinemas on its first day of release on December 6.
TRAPEZIUM
Based on a popular Japanese novel, “TRAPEZIUM” revolves around Yu Higashi, a high school girl who dreams of becoming a “singing idol”. The challenging journey that Yu Higashi must face is filled with pressures and trade-offs to gain a foothold in the harsh entertainment world.
The film not only shows the glittering halo of fame but also gives the audience a glimpse behind the spotlight that young artists face when starting out. “TRAPEZIUM” also hopes to bring the audience a realistic, in-depth perspective on the lives of Japanese idols.
The film premiered on December 6 and is competing fiercely at cinemas across Asia.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
The animated film “The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” will take audiences back to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth world, set hundreds of years ago when Helm Hammerhand - the legendary king of Rohan led an army to join the fight to protect his people from invading forces.
The film, produced by Warner Bros. in collaboration with Sola Entertainment and directed by Kenji Kamiyama, gives viewers a different perspective than the usual series in “The Lord of the Rings”.
The film was released in theaters on December 13 and is one of the most popular animated films at the moment.
