From Arcane to Hazbin Hotel, animation isn’t just for kids anymore—it’s leading the pack. While traditional live-action shows struggle to recapture pre-streaming engagement, animated content is thriving creatively and commercially.

Here’s what’s behind the surge:

• Lower production costs with higher visual freedom

• Global accessibility and stylistic versatility

• Creator-led platforms like Dropout and Patreon enabling bold, serialized storytelling

📺 We spotlight Game Changer Season 7 as a perfect example: a low-budget, format-breaking show that pulls higher engagement per episode than many Netflix originals. Read our full deep dive here.

Meanwhile, legacy formats like Family Feud and The Price Is Right have barely evolved—proving once again that nostalgia doesn’t guarantee innovation.

Final Word: Animation isn’t just evolving—it’s leading. And the smart studios know it.