If you find the 1980s art style "rough," the remakes are for you.

If you grew up in the 90s or early 2000s, the sight of a blue robotic cat pulling a gadget out of his fourth-dimensional pocket is likely etched into your memory. For decades, Doraemon has been a staple of childhood imagination. But while the TV series offers bite-sized daily adventures, the Doraemon movies offer something far grander.

These aren't just extended episodes; they are epic sagas that take Nobita, Doraemon, Shizuka, Gian, and Suneo out of their suburban neighborhood and into fantastical worlds. Whether you are a nostalgic adult or a parent introducing the series to your kids, here is why Doraemon movies remain a timeless treasure trove of cinema.

This is widely considered one of the best scripts in the franchise's history. After befriending a tiny alien named Papi, the group is shrunk down to size to fight an intergalactic dictatorship. It is a thriller, a war movie, and a heartwarming tale of solidarity all rolled into one. The 2022 remake brought this story to a new generation with beautiful animation.