What defines hybrid animation styles in film?

A hybrid animation style is when a movie uses more than one way to make animated pictures come to life.

Imagine you're playing with your toys, some are soft and squishy like playdough, and others are hard and shiny like action figures. A hybrid animation style is like having both kinds of toys in the same story! One part of the movie might look like it was made by drawing and coloring on paper (like a cartoon), while another part looks like it was made with real objects moving around (like a stop-motion puppet show). This mix makes the film feel more interesting and fun, just like having different kinds of toys to play with.

Think about a movie where some characters look like they're drawn on paper, but others look like they're made from clay or fabric. That’s hybrid animation in action! The filmmakers choose different techniques so the story can feel more alive and unique, it's like putting together a puzzle with pieces that look and move differently.