Top 7 Greatest Opening Scenes in Animated Movies

There have been plenty of times when the first scene of a movie was so great you’d just get glued to the screen for the next 2 hours. The first impression is incredibly important, especially for animated movies, where poorly-drawn frames or bad shot composition can easily make the audience go “I’m not watching this”.

Here are 7 greatest opening scenes in animated movies.

1. “Moana” (2016)

The very first scene tells the viewer everything they need to know about the myths and legends of this world, the gods, demigods, and their powers. Filled with legendary action and much-needed exposition, it’s definitely one of my favorite intro scenes. Also, it’s super stylized

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZB58hbYFfg

2. “Up” (2009)

If you ever feel like crying but you just can’t think of anything sad, just put on “UP” and watch that first scene. Even thinking about it makes me sob like a little bearded girl. In these brief few minutes we see the story of Carl and Ellie meeting, growing up, falling in love, realizing they can’t have kids, growing old together, and Ellie dying, leaving Carl all by himself… You’re never ready, and then the sadness hits you.

3. “The Prince of Egypt” (1998)

Since I were a kid, the scene with the slaves building pyramids has been carved into my mind. That’s how good it is. Insanely graphic for a “family” movie, so you might not want to show this to your young and very impressionable kids. And of course, seeing a young mother send her baby down the river is absolutely heart-breaking. 10/10 would watch again.