A Polygon writer argues that, amid the huge popularity of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, several other animated films on the platform are just as good, if not better. The piece highlights titles that have either proven durable over time or quietly impressed without matching the record-breaking viewership of the K-pop hit, encouraging viewers to look beyond the current phenomenon.

– The Mitchells vs. the Machines: a Sony Pictures Animation Netflix original about a family caught up in a robot apocalypse during a road trip, praised for its blended 2D/3D style and personal, family-inspired writing from director Mike Rianda
– The Willoughbys: a dark comedy based on a book by Lois Lowry, about four children plotting to rid themselves of their neglectful parents, noted for its whimsical yet edgy tone
– Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2022): a divisive but sharply written and animated take on the TMNT franchise that reshapes established character dynamics and lore