The relationship between childhood and cinema is a very widespread fascination. Childhood is a foundational experience that every adult has lived. Its influence is evident in popular cinema, including animated and live action films involving fantasy and fairy tales. These animated films are the first experiences most children have with the world of moving images. Due to their young age, children are more open to the existence of the supernatural. This makes them exemplary on-screen heroes for films about magic and fantasy, as well as spectators of such films. Analysis of these films, as well as all others, cannot take away the fundamental joy of watching a good film. The elements of the above-mentioned topics will be examined in detail and conclusions will be drawn. Cartoons are an inevitable childhood experience. They are the first images children are exposed to in the world of moving images and are easily assimilated by young minds. Children are exposed to these images through DVDs, the Internet, cinema, and ancillary consumer products associated with popular children's animated films. The “animated film” genre has become almost entirely synonymous with the “children's film” genre. Cartoons, whether traditional or computer-drawn, are an art form of pure imagination, as the artist can draw or create whatever comes to mind. Children are by nature very in tune with their imagination, so children and entertainment are a natural pairing. These animated moving pictures help children develop their imagination. While Disney dominates the animation industry, other sources like Fox have led the way with hits like Anastasia. Fairy tales are stories about magical kingdoms and creatures. Films that depict... middle of paper... the supernatural, as well as traditional fairy tales. Animated moving images are a foundational experience between children and cinema. Children are still learning, which naturally allows them to be more open to the idea of ​​the supernatural. This openness justifies their role as heroes in magic and fantasy films and as spectators of such media. The idea that analysis kills the joy of watching a good film is unfounded; such analysis improves the overall viewer experience by providing criteria by which to judge the quality of the film. All of these above-mentioned ideas have been analyzed in detail, with the conclusion that films and childhood have a complex and natural relationship, which must be analyzed to be truly appreciated. Works Cited Cornet, Roth. "Steven Spielberg envisioned 'Harry Potter' as an animated franchise." Screen Rant n.d., n. page Network. January 18. 2012.