2002 in animation

The year 2002 in animation involved some animation-related events.

Events

Films released

• Lilo & Stitch
• Hey Arnold!: The Movie
• The Powerpuff Girls Movie
• The Wild Thornberrys Movie

Television series debuts

• July 20 - The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius premieres on Nickelodeon (2002–2006).
• December 6 - Codename: Kids Next Door premieres on Cartoon Network (2002–2008).

Television series endings

• February 14 - Family Guy on Fox (1999–2002), later returned to air in 2005 due to strong DVD sales.
• August 11 - Mission Hill on Adult Swim (1999–2002).
• October 18 - Grim & Evil on Cartoon Network (2001–2002).
• November 10 - The Oblongs on Adult Swim (2001–2002).
• November 22 - Courage the Cowardly Dog on Cartoon Network (1999–2002).
• December 10 - Invader Zim on Nickelodeon (2001–2002), later returned to air in 2006 on Nicktoons.

Deaths