Welcome to the second edition of the Animationx52 Challenge!
Dive deep once again into the world of animated films, exploring unseen gems and rediscovering why animation is one of the greatest storytelling mediums.
Firstable, thank you GodAlbino for hosting 2024’s challenge!
Rules:
- Films can be watched at any time within 2025 and in any order.
- Completing the list is encouraged, but not mandatory (life happens—other challenges, commitments, and surprises are part of the journey!).
- Rewatches are allowed but try to prioritize fresh experiences unless your first viewing was a long time ago or under less-than-ideal circumstances.
- Stick to animated films unless otherwise specified. Shorts and TV shows are not allowed unless explicitly mentioned or for specific…
Welcome to the second edition of the Animationx52 Challenge!
Dive deep once again into the world of animated films, exploring unseen gems and rediscovering why animation is one of the greatest storytelling mediums.
Firstable, thank you GodAlbino for hosting 2024’s challenge!
Rules:
- Films can be watched at any time within 2025 and in any order.
- Completing the list is encouraged, but not mandatory (life happens—other challenges, commitments, and surprises are part of the journey!).
- Rewatches are allowed but try to prioritize fresh experiences unless your first viewing was a long time ago or under less-than-ideal circumstances.
- Stick to animated films unless otherwise specified. Shorts and TV shows are not allowed unless explicitly mentioned or for specific categories like the 1930s.
- If you’ve already seen all the films in a category, feel free to swap for something similar or thematically close.
Let’s make 2025 another year of discovering the magic of animation!
This will help: Animated films
Prompts :
1. Watch a film from your birth year
2. Watch a film with fewer than 10k ratings on Letterboxd
3. Watch a film with a runtime between 40 and 60 minutes
4. Watch a film featuring experimental or abstract storytelling
5. Watch a film originally released as a direct-to-video or streaming title
6. Watch a film inspired by real historical events
7. Watch a film released before the year 2000
8. Watch a film set in outer space
9. Watch a film that prominently features food or cooking
10. Watch a film from your Watchlist in shuffle mode
11. Watch a film where animals speak but humans don't or where there are no humans
12. Watch a film inspired by a comic book or graphic novel
13. Watch a film featuring a villain as the main character
14. Watch a film released before 1970 that’s in color
15. Watch a film created using rotoscope techniques
16. Watch a film inspired by mythology or religion
17. Watch a film with a female protagonist
18. Watch a film with underwater scenes or an ocean setting
19. Watch a film nominated for a Golden Globe or an Oscar
20. Watch a film from the Letterboxd Top 100 Animated Films list
21. Watch a film with a runtime exceeding 90 minutes
22. Watch a film that is a musical
23. Watch a film with a title that’s one word long
24. Watch a film featuring a non-human protagonist
25. Watch a film with a plot related to the LGBTQ+ community in any way
26. Watch a film produced in Japan
27. Watch a film featuring a magical or supernatural creature
28. Watch a film based on a video game or game franchise
29. Watch a film that was banned or censored in some countries
30. Watch a film from the 𝕍𝕀𝕊𝕌𝔸𝕃𝕃𝕐 𝙸𝙽𝚂𝙰𝙽𝙴 list
31. Watch a film that was hand-drawn and not digitally produced
32. Watch a film featuring a journey or road trip
33. Watch a film about friendship or community
34. Watch a film featuring a coming-of-age story
35. Watch a film with a mostly pink poster
36. Watch a film with a character who doesn’t speak
37. Watch a film by a director you’ve never heard of before
38. Watch a film with a title longer than six words
39. Watch a film released the same year as a major historical event
40. Watch a film from my Animation Movies Ranked list
41. Watch a film set in a fantasy world you wish you could visit
42. Watch a film that features time travel
43. Watch a film that explores themes of environmentalism or nature
44. Watch a film with a focus on family relationships
45. Watch a film where the setting is a dystopian or post-apocalyptic world
46. Watch a film that tells a love story
47. Watch a film with an exceptional soundtrack
48. Watch a film where the protagonist has a mentor or guide
49. Watch a film that is colorful
50. Watch a film released this Year (2025)
51. Watch a film with a holiday or seasonal theme
52. End the challenge with a film of your choice!
I apologize if there are any mistakes in my English, as it's not my native language.
Don't forget to tag your lists and reviews with "Ax52 25" or "Animationx52 2025."
Feel free to share the challenge with others and invite them to join the fun!
Have a great year exploring animated films!
Participants:
5 Word Reviews | abel cobos | Alex Simeon | Aris707l3 | brahski | brina | Charcastrology ✨ | claire | Cosmic Witch 🧙🏻♀️ | Dyan | Gemma | JDBea | Julianne Wallace | Leah | Louane_ltr | Luke Williams | Mansur Nawabi | Mara 🦋 | MightyChernabog | Nick Atkins | splatty | sulienyx