Top 10 Digital Animation Movies of 2009

The following ranking is based on the top 10 grossing animation movies of 2009. The list includes release date, approval rating, production budget and total lifetime gross. The ranking shows the Box Office performance of the top 10 digital animation movies of 2009. Keep in mind that the source is based on estimates by professional researchers and movie industry writers. Movie information is subject to change. To see the detailed box office gross page for this ranking, click here.

1. UP
The movie was directed by Pete Docter. UP was released May 29, 2009 and grossed $68,108,790 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $175 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 98% overall approval rating. UP grossed $ 293,004,164 in total domestic box office.

2. Monsters vs. Aliens
The movie was directed by Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman. Monsters vs. Aliens was March 27, 2009 and grossed $59,321,095 over the opening weekend. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 72% overall approval rating. Monsters vs. Aliens grossed $198,351,526 in total domestic box office.

3. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
The movie was directed by John Powell. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs was released July 1, 2009 and grossed $41,690,382 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $90 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 45% overall approval rating. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs grossed $196,573,705 in total domestic box office..

4. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
The movie was directed by Chris Miller and Phil Lord. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was released September 18, 2009 and grossed $30,304,648 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $100 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 85% overall approval rating. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs grossed $122,650,135 in total domestic box office.

5. Disney's A Christmas Carol
The movie was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Disney's A Christmas Carol was released November 6, 2009 and grossed $30,051,075 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $200 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 55% overall approval rating. Disney's A Christmas Carol grossed $136,435,615in total domestic box office.

6. 9
The movie was directed by Tim Burton. 9 was released September 9, 2009 and grossed $ 10,740,446 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $30 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 57% overall approval rating. Disney's A Christmas Carol grossed $31,749,894 in total domestic box office.

7. Toy Story 3D Double Feature
The movie was directed by John Lasseter. Toy Story 3D Double Feature was released October 2, 2009 and grossed $12,491,789 over the opening weekend. Toy Story 3D Double Feature grossed $30,702,446 in total domestic box office.

8. Planet 51
The movie was directed by Jorge Blanco. Planet 51 was released November 20, 2009 and grossed $12,286,129 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $70 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 23% overall approval rating. Planet 51 grossed $39,213,810 in total domestic box office.

9. Astro Boy
The movie was directed by David Bowers. Astro Boy was released October 23, 2009 and grossed $6,702,923 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $65 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 48% overall approval rating. Astro Boy grossed $19,368,100 in total domestic box office.

10. The Fantastic Mr. Fox
The movie was directed by Wes Anderson. The Fantastic Mr. Fox was released November 13, 2009 and grossed $6,965,267 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $40 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 93% overall approval rating. The Fantastic Mr. Fox grossed $18,567,178 in total domestic box office.

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Source:
RottenTomatoes.com
Boxofficemojo.com
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