Nothing can get someone in the autumn spirit like a great movie, a cozy blanket and a hot drink. But while fall-themed live-action movies are often highlighted, animated movies that center around fall are often overlooked.

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Despite the lack of focus, there are plenty of animated hits that are perfect to help audiences get into the autumnal mood. Whether it's the narratives themselves, the time of year the movie is set, or perhaps the movie's color scheme that relies on oranges, reds, and yellows, these releases should be on everyone's autumn watchlist!

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

The opening shot of Fantastic Mr Fox with Mr Fox standing on a hill

There are some truly incredible stop-motion animated movies out there to explore, but Fantastic Mr. Fox is amongst the greatest in its ability to create believable characters combined with an aesthetic that can easily compete with live-action cinematography. And the color palette alone is perfect for fall.

Based on the classic Roald Dahl novel, Wes Anderson produces a film here that not only hits many of the major beats of the book but also manages to include many of the cinematic choices the director is well-known for. It's a picture that's enjoyable for its goofy heist and its gorgeous visuals, not to mention its stellar voice cast.

Coco (2017)

Miguel strums the guitar strings as leaves rise around him in Coco.

It's almost expected for Pixar to knock it out of the park, but Coco was new territory for the Walt Disney-owned studio, as it marked the first time that they would work on a musical. But Adrian Molina and Lee Unkrich achieved something truly memorable though with this gorgeous portrayal of Mexican culture.

Centered around the Mexican Day Of The Dead, which takes place at the beginning of November, Coco boasts some of the most stunning CGI animation in cinema history, thanks to the vibrancy of the colors of the festival and the imagination of the animators themselves. The music is phenomenal and instantly iconic, while the story itself is perhaps one of the most powerful pieces Pixar has produced. It's a brilliant autumn movie in every conceivable way.

The Book Of Life (2014)

Manolo, Maria and Joaquin clash swords together in The Book of Life

Playing on some of the same themes associated with the autumnal time of year, Jorge R. Gutierrez's The Book Of Life also tackles the topic of The Day Of The Dead, but it sets itself apart in comparison to the Pixar hit. The animation style alone is totally unique, with the world looking as if it has been taken from a children's book.

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Full of dramatic tension and yet a level of whimsicality, there's a lot of layers to The Book Of Life, each of which also portrays Mexican culture in a gorgeous and authentic way. There are definitely some recognizable names in the voice cast as well, with the likes of Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, and Ron Pearlman.

Coraline (2009)

Coraline and other Wbvie hang out with popcorn and cotton candy in Coraline.

Gothic storytelling is entrenched in Neil Gaiman's work and in the stop-motion picture Coralinedirector Henry Selick managed to grasp onto the aesthetic of the novella, while also celebrating some of the more Halloween-esque components of the tale.

There's something incredibly quirky about this picture, but it is also one of the most artistic entries in this discussion. It plays on a number of complex topics, as the horror and fantasy elements come to the forefront in a surprisingly psychological script that takes the titular character through the depths of the mansion she's inhabiting. It's a great movie to watch around the Halloween season for its aesthetic alone.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Sally talks with Jack Skellington in a dark room

It's a constant debate, whether The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween film or made for Christmas. Regardless, fall is the perfect time to enjoy the stop-motion animation extravaganza, as both a nod to the spooky season and a look forward towards winter.

With imaginative locations like the mysterious Halloweentown, as well as iconic character design and timeless musical numbers, this Disney classic, from the mind of Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick once more, is going to continue to be required viewing this time of year, forevermore.

ParaNorman (2012)

Norman watches a ghost knitting in ParaNorman.

Another great production for Halloween, this quirky piece of stop-motion animation directed by Sam Fell and Chris Butler is a bit of a change of pace from the traditional tropes of the genre, and the zombie-esque narrative is equal parts horrifying and hilarious.

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Fast-paced, with compelling characters and an intriguing narrative, ParaNorman is definitely an underrated film for All Hallow's Eve, but one that also boasts plenty of fall visuals in the lead-up to the frightful night. The coming-of-age and outsider elements definitely help the audience connect to the ghost-seeing Norman, who appears as humanity's last hope against the oncoming witch's curse.

Wolfwalkers (2020)

Mebh and Robyn talk to each other with a wolf between them in Wolfwalkers.

An immensely original film with next-level visuals, thanks to its 2D animation style and perfect voice acting, Wolfwalkers is an underrated hit from Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart that's largely gone unnoticed. Its fantastical setting in the woods already screams fall.

The magical premise of turning into a wolf at night adds a much-needed layer to the script, as a young girl combats the prejudice against the Wolfwalkers. It's a grown-up story wrapped up in a way that can be delivered to kids and the Apple TV+ original should be on every household's watch list.

Monster House (2006)

The kids look at the monster house as the door opens in Monster House.

Although it may seem a little dated, this early work from Dan Harmon, directed by Gil Kenan, is still a lot of fun. The scenes of the fall streets ahead of Halloween are already a great enough reason to check out the movie, not to mention the hilarious dialogue.

Utilizing CGI animation that doesn't always hold up, Monster House is still by far one of the best animated horror films, as the kids get stuck in the haunted mansion with the house coming to life around them. There's a creativity in the choices made in this production that's rarely felt on screen elsewhere.

Frozen II (2019)

Anna holds Olaf in Frozen 2

Frozen II is a great picture to check out during the fall. It has the aesthetic of autumn with the woodland forest full of auburn leaves, but elements of the oncoming winter, thanks to the Ice Queen herself, Elsa.

It's a brilliant sequel for Disney, who rarely follow up their Princess projects. Yet, the story matures in a way that the audience perhaps would never have expected, diving further into the mythology of the mystical land, while continuing to advance the quality of both the visuals and the writing, thanks to the hard work of directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee.

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