The 10 most popular animated movies of the summer of 2018 that you absolutely cannot miss

Wes Anderson's return to animation, following the success of his live-action films like Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel, is marked by the film Isle of Dogs. True to Anderson's signature style in cinema, it features symmetrical shots, humor, and deep humanity. Set in a futuristic Japan, the film follows a time when dogs have overpopulated and contracted a deadly canine flu. A decree is passed to exile the dogs to a desolate garbage island. In this bleak world, a young boy takes to the skies in search of his beloved dog on the Isle of Dogs, sparking a revolution that changes the world. The film has received high praise from critics and is a strong contender for this year's Oscars. Without a doubt, Isle of Dogs deserves a spot in the list of the top 10 animated films to watch this summer in 2018.

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• English Title: Isle of Dogs
• Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animals
• Studio: Indian Paintbrush
• Director: Wes Anderson
• Release Date: June 1, 2018

Hotel Transylvania 3 is the animated continuation of the beloved story of Dracula and his son. In this third installment, the plan to give the aging Dracula a taste of the world outside his hotel comes to life. Jonathan and Mavis, his son-in-law and daughter, devise a bold plan: they book an extravagant luxury cruise for all the hotel’s monster residents to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime adventure at sea.

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• English Title: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
• Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Family
• Studio: Sony Pictures
• Director: Genndy Tartakovsky
• Release Date: July 13, 2018

If you're a fan of Japanese animated films like Spirited Away, Your Name, and Kiki's Delivery Service, then Mary and the Witch's Flower is a must-watch this summer. Though the film premiered in Japan at the end of 2017 and globally in early 2018, it is only now being released for Vietnamese audiences. Based on the novel "The Little Broomstick" by Mary Stewart, it follows young Mary who gains magical powers after touching a mysterious flower.

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• English Title: Mary And the Witch's Flower
• Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Children
• Studio: Studio Ponoc
• Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi
• Release Date: July 6, 2018

Produced by Illumination, the studio behind the lovable Minions, The Grinch continues the story of the infamous green creature and his scheming plans for Christmas.

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• English Title: The Grinch
• Genre: Comedy
• Studio: Illumination
• Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier
• Release Date: August 16, 2018

Stolen Princess tells the story of Princess Mila. Every hundred years, the evil wizard Chernomor kidnaps a princess, but Mila is different—she's intelligent and resourceful. Moreover, she has a brave knight named Ruslan, a shape-shifting cat, a clever hamster, and a fearless canary all ready to embark on a daring rescue mission.

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• English Title: Stolen Princess: Ruslan and Ludmila
• Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
• Studio: Animagrad
• Director: Oleh Malamuzh
• Release Date: April 13, 2018

Kikoriki: Time Travel Adventures is an animated film from Russia, featuring the bunny Kikoriki. In an attempt to surprise his best friend Barry with a birthday gift, Kikoriki hires the time-travel service from Deja Vu, but things quickly spiral into trouble.

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• English Title: Kikoriki: Deja Vu
• Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
• Studio: Peterburg
• Director: Denis Chernov
• Release Date: April 26, 2018

Rounding out the list of Top 10 must-see animated films of the summer of 2018 is Maya the Bee: The Honey Games. This animated adventure follows Maya the bee and her best friend Willi, along with a team of insects from Poppy Meadow. After accidentally embarrassing the Queen of Buzzztropolis, Maya must assemble a team to compete in the Honey Cup. With the help of new insect friends, Maya risks it all to defend her hive and overcome challenges posed by fierce competitors. Fortunately, Maya has her loyal friend Willi, the clumsy yet lovable ants Arnie and Barney, and the wise grasshopper Flip to guide her on this exciting journey.

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• English Title: Maya the Bee: The Honey Games
• Genre: Adventure, Kids
• Studio: Shout! Studio
• Director: Noel Cleary
• Release Date: June 1, 2018

At the top of the Top 10 must-see animated films of the summer of 2018 is The Incredibles 2. This sequel to the hit Pixar-Disney film, which captured the hearts of multiple generations, continues the story of the Incredible family. While in the first film Mr. Incredible was the superhero on a mission, in the second installment, Elastigirl takes center stage as the chosen hero while Mr. Incredible stays home to look after their mischievous kids. However, when a new villain emerges, the entire family must join forces to defeat the powerful enemy. Just like the first film, The Incredibles 2 is an absolute must-watch this summer.

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• English Title: Incredibles 2
• Genre: Action, Adventure, Superheroes
• Studio: Pixar
• Director: Brad Bird
• Release Date: June 15, 2018

A counterpart to Disney's The Incredibles 2, Warner Bros. is also releasing Teen Titans Go! To the Movies this summer. The Teen Titans, a beloved animated series from Cartoon Network, are a group of young superheroes from DC Comics—Robin, Starfire, Beastboy, Raven, and Cyborg. Recently, the team has returned to Cartoon Network with a funnier, more childish version, and now they’re hitting the big screen in Teen Titans Go! To the Movies.

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• English Title: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
• Genre: Comedy, Action, Superheroes
• Studio: Warner Bros.
• Directors: Aaron Horvath, Peter Rica Michail
• Release Date: July 27, 2018

A beloved part of many childhoods in Vietnam, Doraemon: Nobita and the Treasure Island takes us on a nostalgic adventure with the iconic robotic cat Doraemon and his friend Nobita. This time, Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends Jaian, Suneo, and Shizuka embark on a daring journey to a secret treasure island in the Pacific Ocean, where they face a dangerous band of pirates.

Details:

• English Title: Doraemon: Nobita's Treasure Island
• Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
• Studio: Fujiko Productions
• Director: Kazuaki Imai
• Release Date: May 25, 2018