This marks the franchise’s first animated feature in nearly 40 years, and director Josh Cooley (“Toy Story 4”) brings warmth, emotion, and a hand-made aesthetic through the format. The prequel offers ...

That’s a lot for 2024 to live up to — luckily, it seems the year will bring with it a healthy mix of big studio franchises and more grown-up animated fare. There are still big and highly anticipated ...