2024 was another strong year for cinema, including stories that revolved around animals. While talking animals are often expected in the best animated films and have definitely played prominent roles in many of 2024's animated offerings, they have also been prominent in many live-action stories. Animals have a unique way of being the center of a story, as they provide delightful humor, tense drama, and even wisdom that ties into a film's overarching themes.
From adorable pets to talking animals that help build thriving civilizations, the animals in the best movies of 2024 cover a wide range of roles. The best animals in 2024 movies are the ones that have distinct, memorable personalitieshave a significant impact on the story and, if applicable, can sometimes be even more compelling than the human characters. With many of these characters appearing in sequels or prequels to 2024 films, some of them have the potential to continue appearing in future projects as well.
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Rafiki
Mufasa: The Lion King
Although Mufasa: The Lion King is mainly about Mufasa and Taka's relationship, Rafiki proves to be the film's standout character. As a prequel and sequel to the 2019 film The Lion KingRafiki is the character who unites the story and who appears in both timelines. Currently, he tells the story of Mufasa and Taka to Simba and Nala's daughter, Kiara. In the past, Rafiki travels with Mufasa, Taka and Sarabi on their journey to the legendary land of Milele and becomes a pivotal player in its story.
It's fascinating to see the origins of Rafiki's friendship with Mufasa, with the lion revealed to be the brother Rafiki saw in his visions. Rafiki is instrumental in helping Mufasa embrace his full potential and destiny, as well as defeating the Outsiders and transforming Milele into the Pride Lands. With a wonderful voice performance from John Kani, Rafiki continues to balance wisdom and eccentricitymaking it fun to watch. However, Rafiki doesn't manage to steal the show as effectively as some other animals in the 2024 films.
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Dog pool
Deadpool and Wolverine
Although there is no shortage of Deadpool variants in Deadpool and Wolverineone of the most creative and definitely the cutest is Dogpool. Between the name, his costume, the tongue hanging out of his mouth, and his penchant for licking Deadpool's face, Dogpool is easily the most memorable of the many Deadpool variants. Even the variant played by Henry Cavill and Lady Deadpool, voiced by Ryan Reynolds' wife Blake Lively, are unable to leave as strong an impression as Dogpool.
As a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Multiverse Saga, it's important to explore the multiverse's truly limited potential. Much like Alligator Loki appearing on Disney+ Loki series, having a prominent Deadpool variant be Dogpool explores the expansiveness of the multiverse. Deadpool and Wolverine It doesn't take itself too seriously, allowing Dogpool to fit well into the film's self-deprecating tone. Although Dogpool is good-natured, he pales in comparison to animals who are more developed and significant in his 2024 films.
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Noah
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
While Dogpool is a sidekick and Rafiki is a supporting character, Noa is the protagonist Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. This automatically gives you more of an advantage, with more focus and development allowing more opportunities to be invested in it. With the newest installment in the franchise taking place long after Caesar's death in War for the Planet of the ApesIt's important that Noa feels like a different kind of protagonist and that she's worth following in future films.
Noa's story is just beginning, and he offers an intriguing new path for the franchise, though it's still not as compelling as Caesar.
As a brave, sympathetic and resourceful character, Noa learns to adapt to challenging situations and save the Eager Clan from the tyrannical Proximus Caesar. Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesThe ending shows Noa as the leader of the Eagle Clan and making peace with Mae, although he does not know about her involvement with a secret human colony. Noa's story is just beginning, and he offers an intriguing new path for the franchise, though it's still not as compelling as Caesar.
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Brightbill
The Wild Robot
Adapted from Peter Brown The Wild Robot book, the 2024 film follows an orphan goose, Brightbill, who is raised by an abandoned service robot nicknamed Roz. One of the best parts The Wild Robot and see Brightbill develop from the moment he is born as an adorable baby goose and as he grows. Because he is considered a "runt", Brightbill is discarded by most animals, but with the help of Roz, Fink and Longneck, Brightbill learns to fly in time to join the winter migration.
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Peter Brown Wild Robot Books |
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The Wild Robot |
2016 |
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The wild robot escapes |
2018 |
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Wild robot protects |
2023 |
When geese encounter problems that threaten their survival during migration, Brightbill rises to the occasion and helps guide his fellow birds to safety. In addition to being smaller, Brightbill acts differently than many other animals, largely due to being raised by Roz, but these differences end up being a strength and defining part of his identity. The development of his relationship with Roz is particularly moving and is the heart of the story. While Brightbill is wonderful, there's another movie animal that's proven to be even more memorable and distinctive in 2024.
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Frodo
A peaceful place: first day
Frodo the cat steals the show A peaceful place: first day. In a wonderful The Lord of the Rings reference, Frodo is an emotional support cat for Sam. While A peaceful place: first day shows what happens in the first days of the apocalypse, the heart of the film is the sincere friendship that forms between Sam and Eric, and the beauty of their trio that is completed by Frodo. When the film begins, Sam and Eric do not know each other, and it is only through the wandering Frodo that they are reunited.
Their trio gives them meaningful companionship and purpose when they need it most. Although a dog could never survive in the A peaceful place movies, cats are quiet enough to stand a chance. Of course, like any cat, Frodo still finds a way to be mischievous, and his curiosity can get the best of him. He acts in a believable way that heightens the drama and fear of what will happen to the characters. Frodo is cute and at the same time gives more weight to the character development and themes of the horror prequel.