List of Christian animations

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This is a list of shows and films that specifically have Christian beliefs.

A prominent name in Christian animation is Wonderstory® Christian Animation Studio, an international company founded by Adam Harding Willis. Wonderstory specializes in creating impactful explainer animations for Christian charities and organizations, helping them communicate their missions effectively. The studio has partnered with notable organizations such as Tearfund, World Vision, and the Evangelical Alliance. Through its faith-centered storytelling, Wonderstory inspires audiences globally while equipping Christian organizations with creative tools to make a lasting impact.

TitleRelease date
The Candlemaker December 25, 1956 [1]
Davey and Goliath February 25, 1961 – February 24, 1973
JOT 1965–1974
Superbook October 1, 1981 – March 25, 1982
The Flying House April 5, 1982 – March 28, 1983
Superbook II: In Search for Ruffles and Return to the 20th CenturyApril 4, 1983 – September 26, 1983 [2]
The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the Bible April 26, 1985 – August 19, 1992
The Kingdom Chums: Little David's Adventure November 28, 1986
The Little Troll Prince November 27, 1987
Animated Stories from the New Testament1987–2004 [3]
McGee and Me! June 4, 1989 – June 11, 1995
Adventures in Odyssey 1991–present
Animated Hero Classics1991–2004 [4]
Animated Stories from the Bible1992–1995 [5]
VeggieTales December 23, 1993 – March 3, 2015
Secret Adventures 1993–1995
Testament: The Bible in Animation October 11 – December 6, 1996
Gaither's Pond1997 – 2003 [6]
In the Beginning: The Bible Stories April 1, 1997 – May 9, 1997
Dorbees: Making DecisionsSeptember 8, 1998 [6]
Mighty Messengers: Jonah and the WhaleAugust 12, 1999 [6]
Angelmouse September 27, 1999 – March 31, 2000
Cherub WingsMarch 3, 2000-April 12, 2011 [7]
3-2-1 Penguins! November 14, 2000 – November 13, 2008
Joseph: King of Dreams November 7, 2000
You Are SpecialOctober 22, 2001 [8]
Paws & Tales 2001 – present
Ewe KnowFebruary 22, 2002 – July 23, 2008 [9]
Larryboy: The Cartoon Adventures March 16, 2002 – June 10, 2003
Hermie and Friends December 10, 2002 – May 1, 2010
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie October 4, 2002
The Star of Christmas October 2002
Ben Hur February 15, 2003
A Wobots ChristmasDecember 17, 2003 [10]
The 3 Wise Men December 19, 2003
The Legend of the Sky Kingdom October 2003
K10C: Kids' Ten Commandments2003 [11]
Bugtime Adventures 2003-present
Joshua and the Promised LandApril 25, 2004 [12]
Hoop Dogz October 15, 2004 – 2007 [13]
Angel Wars October 28, 2004 – 2006
Davey and Goliath's Snowboard ChristmasDecember 19, 2004 [14]
The Pilgrim's ProgressDecember 31, 2004 [15]
Auto-B-Good January 17, 2005 – February 27, 2006
BOZ the Bear2005 – 2008 [16]
Noah's Ark Story of the biblical floodFebruary 1, 2005 [17]
Prince Vladimir February 23, 2006
A Christmas Journey: About the blessings God givesOctober 10 2006 [18]
The Very First Noel2006 [19]
Friends and Heroes March 12, 2007 – July 3, 2009
Noah's Ark July 5, 2007
The Ten Commandments October 19, 2007
BooplesOctober 23, 2008 – November 20, 2008 [20]
Donkie OllieJanuary 1, 2010 [21]
The Lion of Judah June 3, 2011
Superbook September 1, 2011 – May 4, 2021
Young Abraham June 3, 2011
Strawinsky and the Mysterious House2012 [22]
VeggieTales in the House November 26, 2014 – September 23, 2016
Joseph: Beloved Son, Rejected Slave, Exalted Ruler [23] 2015
Bibleman: The Animated Adventures 2016 – 2020
VeggieTales in the City February 24, 2017 – September 15, 2017
The Star November 17, 2017
Bible Town2017 [24]
God with Us2017 [25]
Owlegories2018-present [26]
The Pilgrim's Progress April 18, 2019
The Garden2019 [27]
The VeggieTales Show October 15, 2019 – April 1, 2022
Sea Kids2019–present [28]
Lukas Storyteller2019–present [29]
Superbook: Gizmo Go! [30] 2020-present
Mystery of the Kingdom of God2021 [31]
Young David November 10, 2023 – March 8, 2024
David [32] 2025

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