The global 3D animation market has been witnessing robust growth in recent years. According to Statista, the global 3D animation market revenue is projected to reach 152.2 billion USD by 2028, up from 96.3 billion USD in 2021.
Technological advancements play a crucial role in this growth. Increasingly sophisticated 3D software and tools enable filmmakers to create vivid, realistic, and artistic visuals.
The growing demand for entertainment also contributes to the 3D animation market’s growth. Audiences, especially children, are drawn to the captivating 3D visuals and engaging stories in animated films.
Moreover, the explosion of streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video has facilitated access to 3D animated films. Viewers can conveniently enjoy 3D animated films anytime, anywhere.
In the Southeast Asian region, the 3D animation market is also on the rise. Countries like Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia are investing in 3D animation production and achieving certain successes.
However, the 3D animation market in Southeast Asia still faces some limitations:
- Human resource shortage: The 3D animation industry requires a large number of highly skilled personnel, but the number of such personnel in Southeast Asia is still limited.
- High production costs: 3D animation production requires a large budget, which is a barrier for many filmmakers in Southeast Asia.
- Competition from other countries: Countries like the US, Japan, and South Korea have well-developed 3D animation industries, posing significant competition for filmmakers in Southeast Asia.
Despite many challenges, the 3D animation market in Southeast Asia still has significant growth potential. With investment in technology, human resource training, and international cooperation, the 3D animation industry in Southeast Asia can thrive in the future.
Here are some notable trends in the 3D animation market:
- The rise of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR): VR and AR will provide viewers with a whole new 3D animation viewing experience.
- The dominance of original content: Audiences are increasingly favoring 3D animated films with unique and creative content.
- International cooperation: Filmmakers in Southeast Asia are collaborating with filmmakers in other countries to produce high-quality 3D animated films.
Some Famous 3D Animated Movies:
Turning Red (2022) 1. Toy Story (1995): The first 3D computer-animated film by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film tells the story of the secret life of toys when humans are not around.
2. Finding Nemo (2003): A 3D computer-animated film by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The film tells the story of Marlin, a clownfish, on a journey to find his son Nemo who has been captured.
3. How to Train Your Dragon (2010): A 3D animated film by DreamWorks Animation. The film tells the story of Hiccup, a Viking boy, who befriends a dragon named Toothless.
4. Frozen (2013): A 3D animated film by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The film tells the story of two sisters, Princesses Elsa and Anna, who work together to save the kingdom of Arendelle from eternal winter.
5. Zootopia (2016): A 3D animated film by Walt Disney Animation Studios. The film tells the story of Judy Hopps, a rabbit who becomes the first police officer in Zootopia, a city where animals live.
6. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018): A 3D animated film by Sony Pictures Animation. The film tells the story of Miles Morales, a teenage Spider-Man, who teams up with Spider-Man from different universes to fight Kingpin.
7. Luca (2021): A 3D animated film by Pixar Animation Studios. The film tells the story of Luca Paguro, a sea monster boy, who befriends Alberto Scorfano and explores the human world on land.
8. Turning Red (2022): A 3D animated film by Pixar Animation Studios. The film tells the story of Mei Lee, a 13-year-old girl who turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets emotional.
9. Lightyear (2022): A 3D animated film by Pixar Animation Studios. The film tells the story of Buzz Lightyear, the astronaut who inspired the toy in Toy Story.
10. The Boss Baby: Get That Baby! (2022): A 3D animated film by DreamWorks Animation. The film is a sequel to The Boss Baby (2017), and tells the story of the new adventure of brothers Theodore and Tim Templeton.
In addition to the above films, there are many other famous 3D animated films:
- Princess Mononoke (1997)
- WALL-E (2008)
- Up (2009)
- Tangled (2010)
- Brave (2012)
- Moana (2016)
- Coco (2017)
- Incredibles 2 (2018)
- Toy Story 4 (2019)
- Soul (2020)
With technological advancements, growing entertainment demand, and international cooperation, the 3D animation market promises to continue its robust growth in the future.
