Animation is a big part of today's film industry: what would society do with their kids without it? Also, around 20% of the top 50 highest grossing films are animated. Think of your childhood- imagine it without Disney. Animation has had a huge effect on the childhood of many people as well as the way people see movies.
A lot of the film effects in live action movies are done via CGI or other animation techniques like stop motion. It has saved filmmakers a lot of money and time and allowed for more complex, extensive, and realistic movie effects. There's no Hulk, Rocket Raccoon, or Smaug without animation. Animation also makes video games possible, as well as many commercials and some musical videos.
The most profound effect animation has had on society is in culture. With characters like Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, Homer Simpson, and others being household names and instantly recognizable faces, there's no denying how well-known some animated characters and productions have become.
As mentioned before, animation, especially Disney, has influenced the way society raises their kids and how they themselves were raised. Instead of being constantly watched by their parents, kids can now just watch programming designed especially for them, and unlike before, they have more than one or two choices as to what to watch. This also applies to movies: as hinted at beforehand, animated movies/family movies are among the highest-grossing films of all time. They also have their own awards, the Annie's, and awards within the Oscars. And, as much as some people would like to deny it, there is something enchanting and just plain fun about animated movies. When I recently went to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it wasn't the actual movie that got the most response from the audience- it was the trailer for Zootopia, Disney's soon-to-be released animated feature.
In conclusion, animation has effected the way society sees movies, the way children are raised, and the technology behind movie effects and games.
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