Movies Like Fireball XL5: Robots in Distress

If you liked Fireball XL5: Robots in Distress (2021), a animation and action movie directed by Chris Thompson, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also animation and action
For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind and Minion are selling off the gadgets from their evil lair. But when one seemingly harmless "button" unleashes the gigantic robot…
2
LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: The Flash (2018)
★ 6.8/10Also adventure and animation
Reverse-Flash manipulates the Speed Force to put the Flash into a time loop that forces him to relive the same day over and over again—with progressively disastrous results, including losing his powers and being fired…
3
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and adventure
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
4
Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and action
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang meet up with Batman and other friends to defeat evil villains and save the day.
5
Cranston Academy: Monster Zone (2020)
★ 6/10Also animation and adventure
An intelligent 15-year-old high school student is unexpectedly transferred to a boarding school where he opens a portal of monsters from another dimension.
6
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
★ 6.7/10Also family and adventure
Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.
7
The Willoughbys (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also adventure and animation
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
8
Auntie Edna (2018)
★ 7.2/10Also animation and family
Taking place during the events of Incredibles 2, Edna Mode babysits Jack-Jack.
9
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also adventure and animation
The maniacal baby of the Griffin family, Stewie, meets his future self. In doing this he discovers that his future image is not what he has anticipated because of a near death experience.
10
The Transformers: The Movie (1986)
★ 7.1/10Also animation and science fiction
The Autobots must stop a colossal planet-consuming robot who goes after the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. At the same time, they must defend themselves against an all-out attack from the Decepticons.
11
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe (2020)
★ 7.2/10Also family and animation
Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.
12
Alien Xmas (2020)
★ 6.4/10Also animation and family
A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.
13
Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel (2013)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and family
Phineas and Ferb team up with the Avengers to save the world from Dr. Doofenshmirtz and a group of dangerous supervillains.
14
Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (2014)
★ 7.3/10Also adventure and animation
It is a dark time. The Jedi are no more, and the Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist -- bringing tyranny to the Outer Rim world of Lothal. Their ominous presence is a cloud over the planet, squashing any hope of…
15
Next Gen (2018)
★ 7/10Also animation and action
A friendship with a top-secret robot turns a lonely girl's life into a thrilling adventure as they take on bullies, evil bots and a scheming madman.
16
Big City Greens the Movie: Spacecation (2024)
★ 7.6/10Also animation and family
When thrill-seeker Cricket tricks his family into taking a "road trip" in space, chaos in the cosmos quickly ensues. Despite growing frustrations between Cricket and his dad, Bill, the two must learn to appreciate each…
17
Groot's Pursuit (2022)
★ 7/10Also animation and family
Groot investigates a spooky noise that’s been haunting the Quadrant, which leads to an intense dance off.
18
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)
★ 7/10Also adventure and animation
A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups.
19
No Time for Nuts (2006)
★ 7.4/10Also adventure and animation
Scrat comes across a time machine and is transported to various times all in pursuit of his beloved acorn.
20
The Little Guy (2022)
★ 7.3/10Also animation and family
Groot discovers a miniature civilization that believes the seemingly enormous tree toddler is the hero they’ve been waiting for.