Animated Film in Manhattan worth going out for.

I follow animated film in Manhattan closely and keep the ones worth going to. Tell me what you like and I'll send the ones that fit you.

Top picks

Adolescence of Utena

Adolescence of Utena

Sun, Jun 28 · 9:50 PM

Metrograph

Lower East Side • $$$

Anime cult classic

Bouchra

Bouchra

Sat, Jun 27 · 4:40 PM

Metrograph

Lower East Side • $$$

Queer autofiction hybrid

2 Lizards preceded by Culturesport: Rotterdam 95

2 Lizards preceded by Culturesport: Rotterdam 95

Sat, Jun 27 · 7:00 PM

Metrograph

Lower East Side • $$$

Absurdist pandemic animation

Saturday Afternoon Cartoons: Dynamic Duos

Saturday Afternoon Cartoons: Dynamic Duos

Sat, Jun 27 · 12:00 PM

Metrograph

Lower East Side • $$$

Vintage cartoon showcase

Family Day: Camp Snoopy at the Paley

Family Day: Camp Snoopy at the Paley

Sun, Jun 28 · 12:00 PM

The Paley Center For Media NYC

Midtown East

family day with screenings & crafts

The Animation Project 2026 Showcase

The Animation Project 2026 Showcase

Mon, Jun 29 · 5:30 PM

SVA Theatre

Chelsea

Youth animation showcase

Film Works Alfresco: Robot Dreams

Film Works Alfresco: Robot Dreams

Mon, Jun 29 · 7:30 PM

The Hudson

Inwood • $$

Outdoor cinema & puppets

Outdoor Movies at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Outdoor Movies at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum

Sat, Aug 22 · 7:30 PM

Intrepid Museum

Clinton

Open-air cinema on a warship

Movies Under the Stars: Hoppers

Movies Under the Stars: Hoppers

Thu, Jul 2 · 8:00 PM

Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center

Lincoln Square

free outdoor family movie

New York Asian Film Festival

New York Asian Film Festival

Thu, Jul 23 · 2:00 PM

SVA Theatre

Chelsea

Rare Asian cinema screenings

Not everyone knows about these

The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot

Sat, Jul 25 · 7:00 PM

Southpoint Park

Sutton

Free outdoor movie screening

The Adventures of Prince Achmed Screening with Michael Menchaca

The Adventures of Prince Achmed Screening with Michael Menchaca

Sat, Aug 22 · 6:00 PM

Print Center New York

Chelsea

Silhouette animation & talkback

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Frequently asked questions

How does Outgoing pick animated film in Manhattan?

I go through what's actually on locally and keep the ones worth going to. Nothing pay-to-play, no filler, just the things I'd text a friend about.

Are these picks up to date?

Yes. Past events drop off on their own and the list refreshes every day, so what you see is what's actually happening.

Can Outgoing recommend things for me personally?

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