International Animation Day: From Kung Fu Panda 4 to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, must-watch movies on OTT

From Kung Fu Panda 4 to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, here are some of the best movies you can stream on various OTT platforms as well as OTTplay Premium on International Animation Day.

Kung Fu Panda 4 and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse posters

International Animation Day is celebrated on October 28. In the film industry, several animated movies have been made using various types of animation styles. These movies also received huge recognition and immense love. As International Animation Day is approaching, let's have a look at the list of best-animated movies to stream on OTT and OTTPlay Premium.

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7 unmissable movies to stream on International Animation Day

Kung Fu Panda 4 (JioCinema)

Cast: Awkwafina (Zhen), Bryan Cranston (Li Shan), Jack Black (Po)

Director: Mike Mitchell

2D vector animation style has been used in the movie. In the movie, Po must train a new warrior when he chooses to become the spiritual leader of Valley of Peace. However, when a powerful shape-shifting wizard lays her eyes on his Staff of Wisdom, he suddenly realizes he needs some help. He teams up with the quick-witted corsac fox and discovers that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places.

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The Adventures of Tintin (Sony LIV)

Cast: Andy Serkis (Captain Haddock), Jamie Bell (Tintin), Simon Pegg (Inspector Thompson), Nick Frost (Thomson)

Director: Steven Spielberg

This movie shows the uses of hand-drawn animation. Tintin, a young reporter, buys a model ship and is intrigued when his dog shows him a scroll after the toy breaks. He tells Captain Haddock and they embark on an adventure to find a shipwreck. This movie is also one of the perfect choices to stream on International Animation Day. The Adventures of Tintin is a fun, family-friendly animated adventure film that's worth watching.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (ZEE5)

Cast: Shameik Moore (Miles Morales), Jake Johnson (Spider-Man),

Director: Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, Rodney Rothman

The makers have used 3D animation in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It is the first animated film in the Spider-Man franchise and the first film in the Spider-Verse franchise, which is set in a shared multiverse of alternate universes called the "Spider-Verse." The story of the film follows Miles as he becomes the new Spider-Man and joins other Spider-Men from different parallel universes who team up to save New York City from the Kingpin.

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (Sony LIV)

Cast: Jason Sudeikis (Red), Peter Dinklage (Mighty Eagle), Josh Gad (Chuck), Bill Hader (Leonard), Leslie Jones (Zeta)

Director: Thurop Van Orman

Strong motion graphics has been used in this popular film. Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends become bamboozled when a green pig suggests they put their differences aside and come together to fight a common threat. Invading birds on an ice-covered island plan to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the bird and pig lifestyle. After picking their best and brightest, the birds and pigs come up with a plan to infiltrate the island, disable the device, and return unscathed to their respective paradises.

Chicken Run (JioCinema)

Cast: Mel Gibson (Rocky), Julia Sawalha (Ginger), Lynn Ferguson (Mac)

Director: Nick Park, Peter Lord

Stop-motion/claymation has been used for the movie, Chicken Run. It is the story of a group of chickens doomed to a life of laying eggs on a Yorkshire hen farm. When a brilliant American rooster arrives on the scene, the chickens hope he can teach them to fly to freedom. However, when a chicken-pie-making machine is installed, their need becomes urgent and they must devise other means of escape. The movie received love from the audience.

Peppa Pig (Jio Cinema)

Cast: Harley Bird (Peppa Pig), Richard Ridings (Daddy Pig), Morwenna Banks (Mommy Pig)

Creator: Neville Astley; Mark Baker

In Peppa Pig, cut-out animation has been used. This is one of the most famous animation shows. Living with her family of four, Peppa is this mischievous little pig who loves to play games, dress up and jump in muddy puddles. At the end of the day, his adventure brings him all the happiness he can muster and bursts into dirty laughter.

Tokyo Revengers (JioCinema)

Cast: Takumi Kitamura (Takemichi Hanagaki), Mio Imada (Hinata Tachibana), Yuki Yamada (Ken Ryūgūji aka "Draken"), Ryo Yoshizawa (Manjiro Sano aka "Mikey")

Director: Tsutomu Hanabusa

The Japanese science fiction action film revolves around Takemichi Hanagaki, who travels back in time to prevent his ex-girlfriend Hinata Tachibana from dying at the hands of a criminal organization. A live-action adaptation of manga series of the same name, this movie also can be a perfect choice to stream on International Animation Day (October 28).

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