18 Best Animated Christmas Movies For The Whole Family

Whether you’re a grown-up with kids or just a kid at heart, anyone can enjoy the magic of an enchanting Christmas cartoon. 

From old animated holiday classics like The Year Without A Santa Claus* to more recent Christmas cartoon movies like Arthur Christmas, you’ll find something the whole family can enjoy together with Hulu and the Disney bundle. 

So put on your matching pajamas and grab some hot cocoa—we’ve rounded up the best animated Christmas movies streaming on Hulu this holiday season.

*The Year Without a Santa Claus requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply. 

Best Christmas Cartoons on Hulu

1. Arthur Christmas 

When Santa’s son Arthur accidentally misplaces a present for a little girl on Christmas Eve, he sets out on an adventure with his grandfather (Grandsanta) to get the present to its rightful place in time for Christmas morning. 

Watch: Arthur Christmas

2. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 

Since we all know the Christmas season starts on November 1 (cue the Christmas music), what better way to transition than with a movie that’s both Halloween and Christmas? Jack Skellington, The Pumpkin King, is sick of the same old routine. But when he tries to change things up, he puts Santa Claus in danger and must fix his mistake before Christmas morning.

Watch: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas 

*The Disney Bundle required. Access content from each service separately.

3. Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase 

Holiday time in the habitat has Melman the giraffe eager to do good deeds in order to get on the nice list, and the perfect opportunity arises when Hank the goose is separated from his flock. Join Melman and the gang as they explore the city and help Hank find his family. 

Watch: Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase 

4. Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

Our favorite Ice Age friends are back with a hilarious Christmas adventure to cross their names off of the naughty list and move over to the nice list (where they rightfully belong, of course).

Watch: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas* 

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5. Frosty the Snowman

It’s the classic Christmas cartoon families young and old have held close to their hearts for generations. Frosty the Snowman tells the classic tale of a friendly snowman that comes to life thanks to a magician’s top hat (and a little bit of Christmas magic, of course). 

Sing along with Frosty, Karen, and the gang, and be sure to watch Frosty Returns afterward for even more holiday cheer!

Watch: Frosty the Snowman*

*Frosty the Snowman requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply. 

6. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer

Jake Spankenheimer is a young kid having a tough Christmas. Not only is his grandmother missing, but he now bears the burden of saving his family’s store in light of her absence. Things take an unexpected turn when grandma’s belongings are found in the woods alongside a set of mysterious reindeer tracks. 

Watch: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer*

*Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply. 

7. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

In this classic 1966 cartoon Christmas movie, the infamously mean and bitter Grinch attempts to ruin the holiday for all the Whos in Whoville. But, there’s one brave little girl who might just have enough Christmas spirit in her heart to make the Grinch change his ways. 

Watch: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas* 

*Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply. 

8. A Piece of Cake

The Elfkins have been living in hiding for over two centuries. This Christmas, the Elfkins are breaking free from the safe underground community to finally step out into the human world. Will they be greeted with open arms? Find some Christmas spirit with the holiday children’s movie, A Piece of Cake. 

Watch: A Piece of Cake

9. The Year Without a Santa Claus

What happens when Santa Claus gets a cold on Christmas Eve? Mrs. Claus, the reindeer, and Santa’s elves go on a mission, determined to remind him what Christmas is all about—even if they have to face Heat Miser and Snow Miser to do so. Will Santa feel better before Christmas has come and gone?

Watch: The Year Without a Santa Claus*

*The Year Without a Santa Claus requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply. 

10. The Polar Express 

When one young boy stops believing in Santa, he’s met with the adventure of a lifetime. He gets woken up in the middle of the night to the sounds of The Polar Express, a train that will take him (and the friends he meets along the way) to the North Pole…reminding them all just how special the man in the red suit is. 

Watch: The Polar Express* 

*The Polar Express requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply. 

11. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas

Nobody can monkey around quite like our friend George. But what he can’t do is figure out what to get The Man In The Yellow Hat for Christmas. As it turns out, The Man In The Yellow Hat can’t figure out what to get George either. 

Follow along as they scramble to figure it out before Christmas morning. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas is streaming now on Hulu.

Watch: Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas 

12. Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas 

Mickey, Minnie, and their best friends share stories of their favorite Christmas memories together. Follow along as the Mickey Mouse pals sing, dance, and laugh their way through three Christmases spent with each other.

For part two in this heartwarming story, check out Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas.*

Watch: Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas*

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13. Beauty and The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

The year after the spell has been broken, Belle and the Beast decide to have a Christmas party and invite all of their friends. As they reflect on Christmas from the year before, Lumiere and Cogsworth argue over which of the two saved the holiday. To solve the mystery (and resolve the bickering), Mrs. Potts recounts the story of The Enchanted Christmas.

Watch: Beauty and The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas*

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14. My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas

Minty Pony is known to be a bit of a klutz. When she breaks the candy cane that guides Santa to Ponyville every year, she has to find a way to get to the North Pole and save Christmas.

Watch: My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas 

15. Winnie the Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year

Join Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, and Eeyore as they celebrate Christmas together and make some misguided New Year’s resolutions.

Watch: Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year*

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16. A Very Muppet Christmas Movie

The Muppets are going to need a Christmas miracle to save their beloved theater from falling into the hands of grubby bank owner, Miss Bitterman. Can the Muppet crew find a way to pay off the debt they owe the bank and still put on the greatest Christmas show of all time? Find out in A Very Muppet Christmas Movie.

Watch: A Very Muppet Christmas Movie*

*A Very Muppet Christmas Movie requires the Hulu + Live TV plan. Regional restrictions, blackouts and additional terms apply. 

17. Trolls: Holiday in Harmony

This Christmas, Queen Poppy is excited to plan the very first secret holiday gift swap for all of Trolls Kingdom. But, despite her good intentions, things take an unexpected turn. If you need a little light, love, laughter, and plenty of dancing this holiday season, Trolls Holiday in Harmony will get the entire family on their feet!

Watch: Trolls: Holiday in Harmony

18. Prep & Landing

When Wayne (one of Santa’s grumpy elves) is passed over for a promotion, he teams up with a new partner, Lanny, who is definitely on the nice list. On their first mission together, there are a few bumps in the road that could ruin Christmas morning for children around the world. 

For more Prep & Landing adventures, check out the prequel and sequel elf-espionage shenanigans, Prep & Landing Operation: Secret Santa and Prep & Landing Naughty vs. Nice.

Watch: Prep & Landing*

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The holiday season is just getting started! Don’t miss out on these exciting live holiday specials* streaming on Hulu + Live TV.