Core Insights - The 2025 North American summer box office has seen a significant decline in animated films compared to previous years, with no animated movies in the top ten box office rankings as of July 30 [1][4] - The highest-grossing animated film this summer, "Earth Agents," only earned $71.63 million, a stark contrast to last year's top animated film, "Inside Out 2," which grossed $650 million [4][6] - The overall quality and quantity of animated films this summer are notably lower, with major studios shifting focus to live-action adaptations, leading to a poor performance for original animated films [6] Industry Performance - The top box office performer this summer is the live-action adaptation of Disney's "Lilo & Stitch," which grossed $420 million, followed by the live-action "How to Train Your Dragon" at $250 million [1] - Other live-action films, including superhero titles and original movies, have also performed well, with several surpassing $100 million in box office revenue [1] - The animation industry is currently experiencing a "dry spell" for popular IPs, with major franchises like "Minions/Despicable Me" not releasing new content until 2026, contributing to the decline in animated film performance [6] Future Outlook - The upcoming release of DreamWorks Animation's "The Bad Guys 2" on August 1 may provide a potential boost for the animated film sector, as the first installment received positive reviews and box office success [6]