7 Heart-warming animated movies to watch this Holy Week 2025

Time for reflections, healing, and rest. These are animated movies you and your loved ones can enjoy this Holy Week

For most Filipinos, Holy Week is a time to pause, a chance to reconnect with friends and loved ones, find peace within, and take time to reflect.

While many observe traditions through prayer, fasting, or out-of-town getaways, it’s also a meaningful time to gather with family and enjoy activities that uplift the spirit. Animated movies, thanks to their stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, can offer powerful lessons on sacrifice, forgiveness, and hope.

In this article, Tatler lists heartwarming movies you can watch or rewatch this Holy Week.

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Soul (2020)

Above ‘Soul’ (2020) is among our list of animated movies to watch this Holy Week

What does it mean to truly live? Soul offers a powerful meditation on purpose and the beauty of small moments—perfect for quiet reflection.

Coco (2017)

Above For families, try watching ‘Coco’ (2017) this Holy Week

While not a religious film, Coco explores themes of family legacy, remembrance, and the afterlife—beautiful ideas to contemplate during Holy Week.

Rise of the Guardians (2012)

Above ‘Rise of the Guardians’ (2012) is a good animated movie for Holy Week

This DreamWorks film brings together mythical figures like Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and more, to protect the innocence and wonder of children. At its heart, it’s a story about believing in things unseen: faith, hope, and the light we carry inside us.

The Prince of Egypt (1998)

Above Don’t know what to watch this Holy Week? Try ‘The Prince of Egypt’ (1998)

This animated movie tells the biblical story of Moses—a journey from exile to deliverance. Hans Zimmer’s powerful score, paired with dramatic visuals, makes this one of the most unforgettable biblical adaptations ever made.

Up (2009)

Above The opening of ‘Up’, an animated movie recommendation this Holy Week

More than a fun adventure, Up teaches us a thing or two about grief, moving on, and finding new purpose at any age. Deeply touching and unexpectedly spiritual, this movie is both a relaxing and soul-stirring watch for Holy Week.

The Little Prince (2015)

Above ‘The Little Prince’ (2015) is among our animated movie recommendations for Holy Week

This beautifully animated adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic explores themes of innocence, wonder, and seeing with the heart.

Spirited Away (2001)

Above ‘Spirited Away’ is also among our movie recommendations for Holy Week

Spirited Away (2001) is one of Studio Ghibli’s most beloved films and is an excellent choice for Holy Week viewing due to its deep spiritual and emotional themes. While not explicitly religious, its exploration of self-discovery, redemption, and the journey of finding one’s true purpose makes it incredibly fitting for this reflective season.

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Jove Moya

Senior Feature Writer, Tatler Philippines

Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.

When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.