Oscars 2017: These 6 Animated Movies Are The Leading Contenders For Next Year

For a second, let's ignore that Oscars is the most hyped film award show of Hollywood. And let's also forget for a second that Hollywood is the biggest film industry in the world. Even without those things, the legacy of Oscars is strong and well-respected.

From making the careers of some of the most creative and essential filmmakers in the world to honouring the under-rated legends, the history of Oscars is filled with important moments. But none of course, compares to recognising those films that deserve our attention. And that is enough of a reason that Oscars is the biggest honour in cinema worldwide: if a film is recognised by its voting members, it will live on forever.

And as the race for the next year's Oscars heats up, we thought to let you know about those movies that will be competing for that biggest prize next spring.

So, on that note, here are the animated movies that will surely be competing for the next year's Oscar: