30 Great Animated Movies Released Before The Best Animated Feature Oscar Category Existed

Did you know that the Academy Awards’ category for Best Animated Feature has only existed since 2002 and the first recipient was Shrek? It makes us wonder what other classics of the medium would have received the honor had the category been introduced prior to their release. Let’s explore the idea by recalling some of the most acclaimed animated movies of all time that deserved the Oscar (including some that were either recognized or won in another category or received a special statuette).