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Nicktoons on Nickelodeon Animation Studio logo

Nickelodeon Animation Studio artwork from 2013, showing a sample of then-current Nicktoons.

Nickelodeon Animation Studio through the years

Artwork featuring almost all of Nickelodeon Animation Studio's shows throughout the years (with the exceptions of Nickelodeon shows like Action League Now!, Making Fiends, Middle School Moguls, The Penguins of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, and Monsters vs. Aliens (the latter three are co-produced by DreamWorks Animation) and some Nick Jr. shows like Little Bill, Wonder Pets!, Dora and Friends: Into the City!, and Butterbean's Café.

Nickelodeon Animation Studio (also known as Nickelodeon Animation) is the main animation production arm of the American children's cable network Nickelodeon. The studio has two locations: one in Burbank, California, and another in New York City.[1] Originally founded as Games Productions[2] on February 26, 1990, it is best known for producing several animated television series for Nickelodeon and its sister channels, such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Avatar: The Last Airbender. From 1998 to 2009, it was known as Nickelodeon Animation Studios, before its name was revised to its current singular wording.

List of Nickelodeon Animation Studio productions

Television series

Show Creator(s) /
Developer(s)
Years Co-production with Network Notes
1990s
Doug Jim Jinkins 1991-1994 Jumbo Pictures
Ellipse Programmé
Nickelodeon Seasons 1–4 only; Disney acquired the series in 1996 and produced three more seasons, which aired on ABC.
Rugrats Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain 1991-2004 Klasky Csupo
The Ren & Stimpy Show John Kricfalusi 1991-1996 Spumco Nickelodeon (1991–1995)
MTV (1996)
Oversaw the production of seasons 12, directly produced seasons 35 and credited as Games Animation Inc.
Rocko's Modern Life Joe Murray 1993-1996 Joe Murray Productions Nickelodeon Credited as Games Animation Inc.
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters Gábor Csupó and Peter Gaffney 1994-1997 Klasky Csupo
Hey Arnold! Craig Bartlett 1996-2004 Snee-Oosh Inc. Credited as Games Animation Inc. for season 1.
The Angry Beavers Mitch Schauer 1997-2001 Gunther-Wahl Productions Inc.
CatDog Peter Hannan 1998-2005 Peter Hannan Productions Nickelodeon (1998–2001)
Nicktoons (2004–2005)
The Wild Thornberrys Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic 1998-2004 Klasky Csupo Nickelodeon
SpongeBob SquarePants Stephen Hillenburg
(d): Derek Drymon, Tim Hill, and Nick Jennings
1999-present United Plankton Pictures Inc.
Rocket Power Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó 1999-2004 Klasky Csupo
2000s
As Told By Ginger Emily Kapnek 2000-2006 Klasky Csupo Nickelodeon (2000–04)
Nicktoons (2004–06)
The Fairly OddParents Butch Hartman 2001-2017 Frederator Studios
Billionfold Inc. (seasons 6-10)
Nickelodeon (2001–16)

Nicktoons (2017)

Invader Zim Jhonen Vasquez 2001-2006 Nickelodeon (2001–02)
Nicktoons (2006)
Action League Now! Robert Mittenthal, Will McRobb, and Albie Hecht 2001-2002 Flying Mallet, inc.
Chuckimation
Nickelodeon Spin-off of KaBlam!
ChalkZone Bill Burnett and Larry Huber 2002-2008 Frederator Incorporated
The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius John A. Davis 2002-2006 O Entertainment
DNA Productions
Follow-up to the 2001 film Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius.
All Grown Up! Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain 2003-2008 Klasky Csupo Spin-off of Rugrats.
My Life as a Teenage Robot Rob Renzetti 2003-2009 Frederator Incorporated Nickelodeon (2003–05)
Nicktoons (2008–09)
Danny Phantom Butch Hartman 2004-2007 Billionfold Inc. Nickelodeon
Avatar: The Last Airbender Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko 2005-2008
Catscratch Doug TenNapel 2005-2007
The X's Carlos Ramos 2005-2006
El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera Sandra Equihua and Jorge R. Gutiérrez 2007-2008 Mexopolis Nickelodeon (2007–08)
NickToons (2008)
Tak and the Power of Juju Avalanche Entertainment (original video game series)
(d): Jed Spingarn, Nick Jennings, and Mitch Watson
2007-2009 THQ Nickelodeon Based on the video game series of the same name.
Back at the Barnyard Steve Oedekerk 2007-2011 Omation Animation Studios Nickelodeon (2007–10)
NickToons (2011)
Follow-up to the 2006 film Barnyard.
The Mighty B! Amy Poehler, Cynthia True, and Erik Wiese 2008-2011 Paper Kite Productions
Polka Dot Pictures
Nickelodeon (2008–10)
Nicktoons (2010–11)
Making Fiends Amy Winfrey 2008 Nicktoons Based on a web series of the same name.
The Penguins of Madagascar Tom McGrath and Eric Darnell (original characters)
(d): Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley
2008-2015 DreamWorks Animation Nickelodeon (2008–12)
NickToons (2013–15)
First co-production with DreamWorks Animation.
Fanboy & Chum Chum Eric Robles 2009-2014 Frederator Studios Nickelodeon (2009–12)
Nicktoons (2014)
2010s
Planet Sheen Keith Alcorn and Steve Oedekerk 2010-2013 O Entertainment
Omation Animation Studio
Nickelodeon (2010–11)
NickToons (2012–13)
Spin-off of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius.
T.U.F.F. Puppy Butch Hartman 2010-2015 Billionfold Inc. Nickelodeon (2010–13)
NickToons (2013–15)
Winx Club Iginio Straffi 2011-2016 Rainbow S.p.A. (co-owned by Viacom) Nickelodeon (2011–14)
Nick Jr. Channel (2014–16)
Seasons 5–7 and four specials were co-produced in-house at Nick Animation.
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness Ethan Reiff and Cyrus Voris (original characters)
(d): Peter Hastings
2011-2016 DreamWorks Animation Nickelodeon (2011–14)
NickToons (2016)
Second co-production with DreamWorks Animation.
The Legend of Korra Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko 2012-2014 Ginormous Madman Productions Nickelodeon (2012–14)
Nick.com (2014)
Sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Robot and Monster Dave Pressler, Joshua Sternin, and J.R. Ventimilia 2012-2015 Smasho! Productions
Lowbar Productions
Nickelodeon (2012)
NickToons (2013–15)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird (original characters)
(d): Ciro Nieli, Joshua Sternin, and J.R. Ventimilia
2012-2017 Lowbar Productions Nickelodeon (2012–17)
NickToons (2017)
Reboot of the original 1987 animated series.
Monsters vs. Aliens Conrad Vernon and Rob Letterman (original characters)
(d): Mark McCorkle, Bob Schooley and Bret Haaland
2013-2014 DreamWorks Animation Nickelodeon Third and final Nicktoon co-produced with DreamWorks Animation.
Sanjay and Craig Jim Dirschberger, Jay Howell, and Andreas Trolf 2013-2016 Forest City Rockers
Breadwinners Steve Borst and Gary "Doodles" DiRaffaele 2014-2016 Titmouse, Inc. Nickelodeon (2014–15)
NickToons (2016)
Harvey Beaks C.H. Greenblatt 2015-2017 Nickelodeon (2015–16)
NickToons (2017)
Pig Goat Banana Cricket Dave Cooper and Johnny Ryan 2015-2018 Nickelodeon (2015–16)
NickToons (2016–18)
The Loud House Chris Savino 2016-present Nickelodeon
Bunsen Is a Beast Butch Hartman 2017-2018 Billionfold Inc. Nickelodeon (2017)
NickToons (2017–18)
Welcome to the Wayne Billy Lopez 2017-2019 Yowza! Animation Nickelodeon (2017)
NickToons (2018–19)
Second Nicktoon based on a web series.
The Adventures of Kid Danger Dan Schneider 2018 Powerhouse Animation
Schneider's Bakery
Nickelodeon Animated spin-off of Henry Danger.
Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird (original characters)
(d): Andy Suriano and Ant Ward
2018-2020 Nickelodeon (2018–19)
NickToons (2019–20)
Second reboot of the original 1987 animated series.
Pinky Malinky Chris Garbutt and Rikke Asbjoern 2019 Netflix Originated as a Cartoon Network-rejected pilot. Originally planned to air on Nickelodeon, it was later released on Netflix.
Middle School Moguls Gina Heitkamp and Jenae Heitkamp 2019 Gengirl Media, Inc. Nickelodeon Miniseries.
The Casagrandes Chris Savino and Miguel Puga (original characters)
(d): Michael Rubiner
2019–2022 Spin-off of The Loud House.
2020s
It's Pony Ant Blades 2020-2022 Blue-Zoo Animation Studio Nickelodeon (2020)
NickToons (2021–present)
Glitch Techs Eric Robles and Dan Milano 2020 Flying Bark Productions
Studio 100
Top Draw Animation[3]
Netflix Originally planned to air on Nickelodeon, it was later released on Netflix.
Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years Stephen Hillenburg (original characters)
(d): Vincent Waller, Marc Ceccarelli, Doug Lawrence, Kaz, Luke Brookshier and Andrew Goodman
2021-present United Plankton Pictures Inc. Paramount+ Spin-off of SpongeBob SquarePants. Released on Paramount+ and later on Nickelodeon.
Rugrats (2021) Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain (original characters) Klasky Csupo Reboot of the original 1991 animated series. Released on Paramount+ and later on Nickelodeon.
The Patrick Star Show Stephen Hillenburg (original characters)
(d): Claudia Spinelli
United Plankton Pictures Inc. Nickelodeon Second spin-off of SpongeBob SquarePants.
Middlemost Post John Trabbic III 2021-2022
Star Trek: Prodigy Gene Roddenberry (original series)
Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman
2021–24 Secret Hideout
Roddenberry Entertainment
Brothers Hageman Productions
CBS Eye Animation Productions
CBS Studios
Paramount+ (2021–22)
Nickelodeon (2021–22)
Netflix (2024)
Based on the Star Trek franchise.

Released on Paramount+ and later on Nickelodeon for season 1.

Big Nate Lincoln Peirce (original characters)
(d): Mitch Watson
2022-present John Cohen Productions Paramount+
Nickelodeon
Based on the comic book franchise of the same name.

Released on Paramount+ and later on Nickelodeon.

Monster High Garrett Sander (toyline)
(d): Shea Fontana
Mattel Television Nickelodeon Based on the toyline of the same name.
Transformers: Earthspark Hasbro (toyline)
(d): Ant Ward, Ciro Nieli and Nicole Dubuc
Entertainment One Paramount+
Nickelodeon
Based on the toyline of the same name.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman 2024-present Nickelodeon
Upcoming
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish Butch Hartman and Fred Seibert (original characters)
(d): Daniel Abramovici, Ashleigh Crystal Hairston, Lindsay Katai, and Dave Stone
2024 Billionfold Inc. Nickelodeon Sequel to The Fairly OddParents.[4]
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird (original characters)
(d): Christopher Yost and Alan Wan
Point Grey Pictures Paramount+ Follow-up to the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.[5]
Max & the Midknights Lincoln Pierce (original characters) TBA Nickelodeon Based on the children's book series of the same name.

Anthology series

Title Creator Years Co-production(s) Network Notes
KaBlam! Robert Mittenthal, Will McRobb, and Chris Viscardi 1996-2000 Flying Mallet Inc. (season 4) Nickelodeon
Oh Yeah! Cartoons Fred Seibert 1998-2001 Frederator Incorporated
Nicktoons Film Festival 2004–09 NickToons
Random! Cartoons 2008–09

Nick Jr. Shows

Show Creator(s) /
Developer(s)
Co-production with Years Network Notes
1990s
Blue's Clues[6] Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, and Angela Santomero Out of the Blue Enterprises (uncredited)
Nick Jr. Productions
1996-2006 Nickelodeon Produced by Nick Digital
Little Bill[7] Bill Cosby and Varnette P. Honeywood (original books and illustrations)
(d): Fracaswell Hyman
Smiley, Inc. (uncredited) 1999-2004 Produced by Nick Digital
2000s
Dora the Explorer Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner Nick Jr. Productions 2000-2019 Nickelodeon Co-produced with the New York studio
Oswald Dan Yaccarino
(d): Lisa Eve Hubman and Dan Yaccarino
HIT Entertainment
Nick Jr. Productions
2001–03
The Backyardigans Janice Burgess Nelvana
Nick Jr. Productions
2004-2013 Nickelodeon (2004-11)
Nick Jr. Channel (2011-2013)
Go, Diego, Go! Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes 2005-2011 Nickelodeon Spin-off of Dora the Explorer. Co-produced with the New York studio
Wonder Pets! Josh Selig Little Airplane Productions
Nick Jr. Productions
2006-2016 Nickelodeon (2006-11)
Nick Jr. Channel (2011-2016)
Ni Hao, Kai-Lan Karen Chau
(d): Mary Harrington, Karen Chau, Judy Rothman, and Sascha Paladino
Harringtoons Productions 2007-2011 Nickelodeon (2008-10)
Nick Jr. Channel (2011)
2010s
Team Umizoomi Soo Kim, Michael T. Smith, and Jennifer Twomey Curious Pictures 2010-2015 Nickelodeon
Bubble Guppies Johnny Belt and Robert Scull Wild Brain Productions (season 1)
Nelvana
(season 2-4)
Jam Filled Toronto (season 5-present)
2011-2016, 2019-present Co-produced with the New York studio
Wallykazam! Adam Peltzman 2014-2017 Nickelodeon (2014-16)
Nick Jr. Channel (2016-17)
Produced by the New York studio
Dora and Friends: Into the City! Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes 2014-2017 Nickelodeon (2014-16)
Nick Jr. Channel (2016-17)
Second spin-off and sequel to Dora the Explorer.

Produced by the New York studio

Blaze and the Monster Machines Jeff Borkin and Ellen Martin Nerd Corps Entertainment (season 1)

DHX Media (seasons 2–5) WildBrain Studios (season 5–present)

2014-present Nickelodeon Animated spin-off of The Fresh Beat Band.
Fresh Beat Band of Spies Nadine Van der Velde and Scott Kraft Nelvana
6point2
2015–16 Nickelodeon (2015)
Nick Jr. Channel (2015-16)
Animated spin-off of The Fresh Beat Band.
Shimmer and Shine Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz Guru Studio
Xentrix Studio
2015-2020 Nickelodeon (2015-18)
Nick Jr. Channel (2018-20)
Nella the Princess Knight Christine Ricci Brown Bag Films 2017-2021 Nickelodeon (2017)
Nick Jr. Channel (2018-19)
Paramount+ (2021)
Sunny Day Abie Longstaff Silvergate Media
Pipeline Studios
2017-2020 Nickelodeon (2017-18)
Nick Jr. Channel (2018-19)
Amazon Prime Video (2020)
Butterbean's Café Jonny Belt and Robert Scull Brown Bag Films 2018–2020 Nickelodeon (2018-19)
Nick Jr. Channel (2019-20)
Co-produced with the New York studio
Blue's Clues & You Traci Paige Johnson, Todd Kessler, and Angela Santomero
(d): Traci Paige Johnson and Angela Santomero
9 Story Media Group
Brown Bag Films
2019-present Nickelodeon Reboot of Blue's Clues.
2020s
Santiago of the Seas Niki Lopez, Leslie Valdes, and Valerie Walsh Valdes Walsh Valdés Productions (season 1) 2020–present Nickelodeon
Baby Shark's Big Show! Pinkfong
(d): Whitney Ralls, Gary "Doodles" DiRaffaele, and Tommy Sica
SmartStudy
Pinkfong
Face's Music Party Nickelodeon Jonas & Co. 2022-present
The Tiny Chef Show Rachel Larsen, Adam Reid, and Ozlem Akturk Imagine Kids+Family
Tiny Chef Productions
Bossy Bear David Horvath and Sun-Min Kim Imagine Kids+Family
Renegade Animation
2023-present
Upcoming
Dora Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh Valdes, and Eric Weiner (original characters) 2024 Paramount+ Reboot of Dora the Explorer
HexVets and Magic Pets Sam Davies (original characters)
(d): Nicole Dubuc
Boom! Studios Nickelodeon Based on the book franchise of the same name.
Super Duper Bunny League Jamie Smart (original characters) Based on the comic book series of the same name.

Other Paramount networks

Show Creator(s) / Developer(s) Network Co-production with Years Notes
Play with Me Sesame Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett (original characters)
(d): Jocelyn Hassenfeld and Karen Kuflik
Noggin Sesame Workshop 2002–07 As shown in the end credits, Nick Digital created the animated graphics for this series.[8] Nickelodeon lost the rights to this show in 2007.
Gary the Rat Spike TV Mark and Robb Cullen 2003 Grammnet Productions

Cheyenne Enterprises

Produced by Nick Digital
Ren & Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon" John Kricfalusi Spümcø Adult spin-off of The Ren & Stimpy Show
Stripperella Stan Lee 2003–04 The Firm Nick Digital is credited for the CGI animation.[9]
This Just In! Steve Marmel

Kevin Kay

2004 Produced by Nick Digital
Fatherhood Nick at Nite Bill Cosby and Charles Kipps 2004–05 Smiley, Inc.

Digital short series

Show Creator(s) /
Developer(s)
Co-production with Years Notes
Nick Jr. Just for Me Stories 2001 Released on television and nickjr.com.

Produced by Nick Digital.

Welcome to the Wayne Billy Lopez Yowza! Animation 2014 Released on Nick.com.
Bug Salad Carl Faruolo 2018 Released on YouTube.
Mr. Sheep & Sleepy Bear Alan Foreman
Space Kid and Cat Greg Nix and David Kantarowicz
MooseBox Mike Scott 2019
Kinderwood Otto Tang Titmouse, Inc. 2020 Released on Noggin.

Short Pilots

See also: Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program

Nickelodeon (greenlit to series)

Title Episode Creator(s) /
Developer(s)
Year Co-production(s) Notes
Rugrats "Tommy Pickles and the Great White Thing" Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain 1990 Klasky Csupo
Ren & Stimpy "Big House Blues" John Kricfalusi Carbunkle Cartoons

Spümcø

Doug "Doug Can't Dance" Jim Jinkins Jumbo Pictures
Rocko's Modern Life "Trash-O-Madness" Joe Murray 1992 Joe Murray Studios Company
Aaahh!!! Real Monsters "Monsters, Get Real" Gábor Csupó and Peter Gaffney 1993 Klasky Csupo
Psyched for Snuppa N/A Michael Pearlstein Stretch Films, Inc.
Jumbo Pictures
Pilot for the KaBlam! segment Sniz & Fondue.
Arnold Craig Bartlett 1994 Later screened theatrically during the release of Harriet the Spy in 1996. Greenlit as Hey Arnold!.
The Angry Beavers "Snowbound" Mitch Schauer Gunther-Wahl Productions, Inc.
CatDog "Dog Gone" Peter Hannan 1995 Peter Hannan Productions
SpongeBob SquarePants "Help Wanted" Stephen Hillenburg 1997 United Plankton Pictures
ChalkZone N/A Bill Burnett and Larry Huber 1998 Frederator Incorporated Aired as part of Oh Yeah! Cartoons and later incorporated as a flashback in the series' first episode, "Rudy's First Adventure".
The Wild Thornberrys Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, Steve Pepoon, David Silverman, and Stephen Sustarsic Klasky Csupo
The Fairly OddParents! Butch Hartman Frederator Incorporated Aired as part of Oh Yeah! Cartoons.
Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius "Runaway Rocketboy!" John A. Davis O Entertainment
DNA Productions
Greenlit as The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius, with this pilot being adapted into the movie.
As Told by Ginger "The Party" Emily Kapnek Klasky Csupo
Rocket Beach N/A Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó Klasky Csupo Greenlit as Rocket Power.
My Neighbor Was a Teenage Robot Rob Renzetti 1999 Frederator Incorporated Aired as part of Oh Yeah! Cartoons. Greenlit as My Life as a Teenage Robot, with the pilot being remade as the first episode, "It Came From Next Door".
Invader Zim Jhonen Vasquez Wumberlog Productions
All Growed Up Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó and Paul Germain 2001 Klasky Csupo Greenlit as All Grown Up!.
Danny Phantom Butch Hartman 2003 Billionfold Inc.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko 2004
Catscratch Doug TenNapel
El Tigre "A Fistful of Nickels" Sandra Equihua and Jorge R. Gutiérrez 2005
The X's N/A Carlos Ramos
Super Scout Cynthia True and Amy Poehler 2006 Frederator Incorporated
Polka Dot Pictures
Paper Kite Productions
Aired as part of Nicktoons Film Festival. Greenlit as The Mighty B!.
Umizumiz Soo Kim, Michael T. Smith and Jennifer Twomey Greenlit as Team Umizoomi.
Fanboy Eric Robles 2008 Frederator Incorporated Aired as part of Random! Cartoons. Greenlit as Fanboy & Chum Chum.
T.U.F.F. Puppy Butch Hartman Billionfold Inc.
Planet Sheen Keith Alcorn and Steve Oedekerk 2010 Omation Animation Studio
Pig Goat Banana Mantis! Dave Cooper and Johnny Ryan 2012 Nick Cross Animation Greenlit as Pig Goat Banana Cricket.
Breadwinners Steve Borst and Gary Doodles Released as part of Nickelodeon's 2012 animated shorts program.
Bad Seeds C.H. Greenblatt 2013 Released as part of Nickelodeon's 2013 animated shorts program. Greenlit as Harvey Beaks.
The Loud House Chris Savino Released as part of Nickelodeon's 2013 animated shorts program. Was later posted on Nick's YouTube channel as "Bathroom Break!"
Monster Pack Graham Peterson and Pedro Eboli 2014 Birdo Studio Released as part of Nickelodeon's 2014 animated shorts program. Greenlit as Ollie's Pack, which was produced by Nelvana.
The Loud House "The Loudest Mission: Relative Chaos" Chris Savino 2017 Backdoor pilot for The Casagrandes.
Rock, Paper, Scissors "TV Time" Kyle Stegina and Josh Lehrman 2023 Released as part of Nickelodeon's Intergalactic shorts program.

Nickelodeon (not greenlit to series)

Title Creator(s) /
Developer(s)
Year Co-production(s) Notes
Christmas in Tattertown Ralph Bakshi 1988 Bakshi Animation Originally was a pilot for a show named Tattertown. Eventually shown on Nickelodeon as a Christmas special until 1992.
The Crowville Chronicles Brian Cosgrove 1990 Cosgrove Hall Films [10]
Trash
Big Beast Quintet Joey Ahlbum and Marc Catapano Ahlbum Animation, Inc.
Thunder Lizards
The Weasel Patrol Ken Macklin and Lela Dowling Mark Zander Productions
Kid Komet and Galaxy Gal Bob Camp and Jim Gomez 1997
Hector the Get-Over Cat John R. Dilworth 1998 Stretch Films, Inc.
The Carmichaels Arlene Klasky and Gábor Csupó 1999 Klasky Csupo Originally planned as a spin-off of Rugrats, it was eventually made into the episode A Rugrats Kwanzaa.
The Proud Family Bruce W. Smith Hyperion Animation Later picked up as a series by the Disney Channel.
Simply Sisters Mitch Schauer Gunther-Wahl Productions, Inc. Planned spin-off of The Angry Beavers.
Stewy the Dog Boy Dennis Messner Flying Mallet, Inc. Aired as part of KaBlam!.
Terrytoons Presents: Crubside[11] Paul Terry and Frank Moser (original characters)
(d): Mary Harrington and Robert Taylor
Planned Terrytoons reboot for the network.
Garbage Boy Produced by Nick Digital.
Constant Payne Micah Wright
Psyko Ferret Atul Rao, Kim Saltarski, and Greg van Riel
(d): Atul Rao, Kim Saltarski, Greg van Riel, Karen Krenis, Brian Strause, Emily Kapnek, and Paul Greenberg
2001 Klasky Csupo
Skeleton Key[12] Andi Watson Slave Labor Graphics

Sunbow Entertainment

Crash Nebula Butch Hartman and Steve Marmel 2004 Frederator Incorporated Planned spin-off of The Fairly OddParents.
The Patakis Craig Bartlett Snee-Oosh, Inc. Planned spin-off of Hey Arnold!
What's Cooking? Arlene Klasky Klasky Csupo
Chicken Town Niko Meulemans 2005
Commander Bunsworth Aglaia Mortcheva
Junkyard Teddies Arlene Klasky
Kung Fu Spy Troll David Fremont
Rollin' Rock Starz Gábor Csupó Klasky Csupo
SCHMUTZ James Proimos and David Hale
Wiener Squad Niko Meulemans
Zeek & Leo
Ace Bogart: Space Ape Neal Sopata 2006
Big Babies Arlene Klasky
Eggheads
Grampa and Julie: Shark Hunters Jef Czekaj
Little Freaks Erin Ehrlich
My Stupid Cat Everett Peck
Ricky Z Arlene Klasky
Ronnie Biddles John Matta and Ken Daly
The Modifyers Lynne Naylor and Chris Reccardi 2007 Aired as part of Shorts in a Bunch.
Adventure Time Pendleton Ward 2008 Frederator Incorporated Aired as part of Random! Cartoons. Later picked up as a series by Cartoon Network.
Mall Spies Al Madrigal
Space Animals Fabrice Sénia Planktoon Studios
The Bravest Warriors Pendleton Ward 2009 Frederator Incorporated Aired as part of Random! Cartoons. Later picked up as a series by Cartoon Hangover and VRV.
Leroy Dorsalfin Mike Geiger Mike Geiger Animation
Super Macho Fighter Jorge R. Gutiérrez 2012 Mexopolis
Level 15 Wolf-Rüdiger Bloss
Sky Rat Craig Bartlett 2013 Snee-Oosh, Inc.
Crazy Block Iginio Straffi 2014 Rainbow S.p.A. [13]
Harpy Gee Brianne Drouhard
Planet Panic Gene Goldstein 2018

Produced for other Paramount-owned networks

Title Creator(s) /
Developer(s)
Year Co-production(s) Network Status Notes
Sugarless Arlene Klasky

Erin Ehrlich

2005 Klasky Csupo Noggin/The N[14] Failed
Twinkle Dora Nagy Nick Jr.
Chickiepoo and Fluff: Barnyard Detectives 2007 Noggin Produced by Nick Digital

TV movies and specials

Title Year Co-production(s) Notes
Globehunters: An Around the World in 80 Days Adventure 2002 DIC Entertainment

Frederator Incorporated[15]

Originally planned to premiere in 2000,[16] the film eventually premiered as part of Nickelodeon Sunday Movie Toons in December 2002.
The Alan Brady Show 2003 Produced by Nick Digital
The Electric Piper Frederator Incorporated Originally planned to premiere in 2000, the film eventually premiered in 2003.
Maniac Magee Edmonds Entertainment Visual effects by Nick Digital
Holly Hobbie & Friends 2006–07 American Greetings Miniseries of animated specials
Half-Shell Heroes: Blast to the Past 2015 Special based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line Half-Shelf Heroes.
Albert 2016
Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie 2017 Snee-Oosh, Inc. Sequel to Hey Arnold!: The Movie and the TV episode "The Journal". Revival film and series finale of Hey Arnold!
Lucky 2019

Digital releases

Title Release date Co-production(s) Notes
Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling 2019 Joe Murray Productions Revival special of Rocko's Modern Life. Originally planned to air on Nickelodeon, it was later released on Netflix.[17]
Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus Maven Animation Studio Revival film of Invader Zim. Originally planned to air on Nickelodeon, it was later released on Netflix.[18]
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run 2020 Paramount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
Distributed by Paramount+ and premium VOD services in the U.S. in 2021. Released on Netflix worldwide on November 5, 2020.

Originally planned for a summer 2020 theatrical release, but moved to streaming due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[19][20] Released in Canadian theaters on August 14, 2020.[21]

The Loud House Movie 2021 Nickelodeon Movies Originally planned for a 2020 theatrical release, it was later released on Netflix.

[22]

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie 2022 Released on Netflix.[23]
Blue's Big City Adventure Nickelodeon Movies
9 Story Media Group
Brown Bag Films
Line By Line Media
Boxel Animation
Released on Paramount+.[24]
Baby Shark's Big Movie! 2023 Nickelodeon MoviesPinkfong Will be released on Paramount+.[25]
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie 2024 Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
To be released on Netflix.[26]
The Casagrandes Movie Nickelodeon Movies To be released on Netflix.[27]

Direct-to-video

All the films (except the international release of Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure) were distributed to home video by Paramount Home Entertainment.

Title Release date Co-production(s) Notes
Blue's Big Musical Movie 2000
Charlotte's Web 2: Wilbur's Great Adventure 2003 Universal Cartoon Studios
Paramount Pictures
As Told by Ginger: The Wedding Frame 2004 Klasky Csupo Series finale of As Told by Ginger. Originally planned to air on television, it was later released on VHS and DVD instead in the United States.
Rugrats Tales from the Crib: Snow White 2005
Rugrats Tales from the Crib: Three Jacks and a Beanstalk 2006

Theatrical films

All the films are distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Title Release date Co-production(s) Budget Gross Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic
The Rugrats Movie 01998-11-20November 20, 1998 Nickelodeon Movies
Klasky Csupo
$24,000,000 $140,894,675 59% N/A
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie 02000-11-17November 17, 2000 $30,000,000 $103,291,131 76% 62
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius December 21, 2001 Nickelodeon MoviesO EntertainmentDNA Productions $30,000,000 $102,992,536 74% 65
Hey Arnold!: The Movie 02002-06-28June 28, 2002 Nickelodeon Movies
Snee-Oosh, Inc.
$3–4,000,000 $15,249,308 29% 47
The Wild Thornberrys Movie 02002-12-20December 20, 2002 Nickelodeon Movies
Klasky Csupo
$25,000,000 $60,694,737 80% 69
Rugrats Go Wild 02003-06-13June 13, 2003 $55,405,066 39% 38
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 02004-11-19November 19, 2004 Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
$30,000,000 $140,161,792 68% 66
Barnyard August 4, 2006 Nickelodeon MoviesO Entertainment $51,000,000 $116,755,080 22% 42
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water 02015-02-06February 6, 2015 Paramount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
$74,000,000 $323,400,000 80% 62
Wonder Park March 15, 2019 Nickelodeon MoviesParamount AnimationIIion Animation Studios $100,000,000 $119,559,110 34% 45
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run August 14, 2020 Paramount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
MRC
$60,000,000 $4,810,790 68% 63
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem[28] 02023-08-02August 2, 2023[29] Paramount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
Point Grey Pictures
$70,000,000 $179,311,239 96% 74
Untitled Smurfs musical animated film[30] February 14, 2025 Paramount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
LAFIG Belgium
IMPS (Peyo)
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Untitled animated Avatar film 02025-10-10October 10, 2025 Paramount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
Avatar Studios
N/A N/A N/A N/A
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants December 19, 2025 Paramount Animation
Nickelodeon Movies
United Plankton Pictures
N/A N/A N/A N/A

Gallery

Note: This gallery only includes images from either Nickelodeon Animation's website or social media posts.

References and notes

  1. David Kilmer (September 22, 1999). "Nickelodeon opens animation studio in New York".
  2. Andy Meisler (October 17, 1993). "New Kings of TV's Toon Town". Los Angeles Times.
  3. Eric Robles on Twitter
  4. "Nickelodeon To Launch The Fairly OddParents Spinoff A New Wish This Spring"
  5. Lang, Brent (2023-07-26). "‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Sequel and Paramount+ Series in the Works (EXCLUSIVE)" (en-US). Variety.
  6. Animated at Nickelodeon Animation's New York branch. Source: Animation World Network
  7. Animated at Nickelodeon Animation's New York branch. Source: Animation World Network
  8. https://archive.org/details/noggin-play-with-me-sesame-credits/
  9. "Resume". ernestpchan.com.
  10. https://archive.org/details/noggin-play-with-me-sesame-credits/
  11. "Terrytoons" Pilot - YouTube
  12. https://web.archive.org/web/20020704044043/http://www.ninthart.com/display.php?article=210
  13. "Crazy Block - Nick Animated Shorts" (December 8, 2018).
  14. Wright, Barbara (2005). "Wright Casting: Pilots". “Sugarless: Erin Ehrlich, Producer, Noggin '05”
  15. https://frederator.com/movies-page/
  16. https://variety.com/1999/tv/news/nick-commits-to-made-fors-1117757786/
  17. https://popgeeks.com/rocko-and-invader-zim-tv-movies-acquired-by-netflix/
  18. https://popgeeks.com/rocko-and-invader-zim-tv-movies-acquired-by-netflix/
  19. Dade Hayes (July 30, 2020). "SpongeBob SquarePants Spinoff Kamp Koral Shifts To CBS All Access As Nickelodeon Library Shows Arrive". Deadline Hollywood.
  20. <templatestyles></templatestyles>"ViacomCBS Debuts Expanded and Enhanced CBS All Access" (Press release). CBS. July 30, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  21. <templatestyles></templatestyles>Paramount Canada [@ParamountCanada] (July 30, 2020). "The happiest place on earth is a pineapple under the sea! Paramount Pictures Canada is excited to announce that THE #SPONGEBOBMOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN will open exclusively in Canadian theatres on August 14th" (Tweet). Retrieved July 30, 2020 – via Twitter.
  22. <templatestyles></templatestyles>Chmielewski, Dawn (21 June 2018). "Nickelodeon to Make 'Loud House,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Animated Movies for Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  23. <templatestyles></templatestyles>Chmielewski, Dawn (21 June 2018). "Nickelodeon to Make 'Loud House,' 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Animated Movies for Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 3 August 2018.
  24. Lesley Goldberg (July 12, 2021). "Fairly OddParents Live-Action Series, Blue's Clues Movie Highlight Nickelodeon's Global Push (Exclusive)".
  25. "'Baby Shark's Big Movie!' Rides the Tides to a Holiday 2023 Release on Paramount+"
  26. "Netflix Animation Reveals In Your Dreams, a New SpongeBob Adventure and Additional Nimona Voice Casting"
  27. "How Netflix Became the Unlikely King of Feature Animation"
  28. Anthony D'Alessandro (June 30, 2020). "'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Getting CG Movie Reboot From Nickelodeon & Seth Rogen's Point Grey Pictures". Deadline Hollywood.
  29. Milligan, Mercedes (2021-03-18). "Nickelodeon Upfronts Biggest Animation Slate Ever, New Greenlights, Updates & More" (en-US). Animation Magazine.
  30. D'Alessandro, Anthony (2022-02-07). "‘Smurfs’ Heads To Nickelodeon & Paramount Animation In New Multi-Pic Deal; Pam Brady Writing New Movie; Series Picked Up For Season 2" (en-US). Deadline.

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