The Transformers franchise often shifted between 2D and 3D animation. The original show and corresponding movie used the hand-drawn style, but the 1990s saw the birth of Beast Wars and Beast Machines.

DreamWorks animators reveal how 'The Bad Guys 2' amps up its hybrid style with hand-drawn effects, anime-inspired flair, and ambitious action set pieces.

Filmmakers behind Oscar-nominated animated features explain why 2D animation is making a comeback.