diff --git a/src/textual/pilot.py b/src/textual/pilot.py
index 2051c3098..b68f9409c 100644
--- a/src/textual/pilot.py
+++ b/src/textual/pilot.py
@@ -53,6 +53,7 @@ class Pilot(Generic[ReturnType]):
     async def wait_for_scheduled_animations(self) -> None:
         """Wait for any current and scheduled animations to complete."""
         await self._app.animator.wait_until_complete()
+        await wait_for_idle(0)
 
     async def exit(self, result: ReturnType) -> None:
         """Exit the app with the given result.