Pixar movies, ranked from worst to best

Much more than just 'Toy Story'

When we think of Pixar films, countless titles come to mind that made us dream, laugh, and cry as children (and, let's be honest, as adults too). Some are super famous, while others might be less well-known. So, we’ve decided to revisit all 28 of these Pixar gems, ranked according to their IMDb ratings.

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'Lightyear' (6.1)

This 2022 film is a spin-off from the 'Toy Story' franchise, telling the origin story of Buzz Lightyear. Directed by Angus MacLane, Chris Evans lent his voice to bring the iconic space ranger to life.

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'Cars 2' (6.2)

A 2011 sequel to the 2006 hit, directed by John Lasseter. This time, Lightning McQueen and Mater travel the world competing to see who’s the fastest, while Mater gets mixed up in a secret spy mission.

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'Cars 3' (6.7)

The third installment of the 'Cars' saga came in 2017, directed by Brian Fee. With a new generation of faster racers, Lightning McQueen must prove he’s still got what it takes, with the help of a new friend, Cruz Ramirez, who has her own plans for victory.

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'The Good Dinosaur' (6.7)

This 2015 animated film imagines a world where dinosaurs never went extinct. It tells the story of a young dinosaur and a boy who get swept far from home by a rising river, and their journey to find their way back.

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'Elemental' (7.0)

Released in 2023 and directed by Peter Sohn, 'Elemental' is set in Element City, where fire, water, earth, and air residents live together. The film explores themes like xenophobia and cultural diversity, drawing inspiration from Sohn’s own upbringing as the child of immigrants in 1970s New York.

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Red' (7.0)

In this 2022 film directed by Domee Shi, we follow Mei, a 13-year-old girl who turns into a giant red panda whenever her emotions get too strong.

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'Brave' (7.1)

The adventurous story of Merida, a young Scottish princess, whose father, King Fergus, gifts her a bow and arrow for her birthday. This 2012 Pixar film explores bravery and breaking free from tradition.

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'Finding Dory' (7.2)

A 2016 sequel to 'Finding Nemo,' this time focused on Dory as she embarks on a journey to find her parents, though she ends up captured and taken to a public aquarium, where Marlin and Nemo must rescue her.

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'A Bug’s Life' (7.2)

This 1998 Pixar classic, directed by John Lasseter and Andrew Stanton, follows an ant on a mission to protect his colony from a gang of grasshopper bullies.

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'Monsters University' (7.2)

Released in 2013, this prequel to 'Monsters, Inc.' is directed and written by Dan Scanlon, showing how Mike and Sulley met at university while studying to become professional scarers.

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'Cars' (7.2)

Another Pixar staple, 'Cars' (2006), revs up the adventure with a group of anthropomorphic cars racing across the open road in a fast-paced journey of friendship and rivalry.

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'Onward' (7.4)

In this 2020 film directed by Dan Scanlon, two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot, set off on a magical quest to spend one last day with their late father.

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Luca' (7.4)

Directed by Enrico Casarosa, this 2021 film set on the Italian Riviera tells the story of a friendship between a boy and a sea monster disguised as a human.

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The Incredibles 2' (7.5)

Due to the massive success of the first film, 'The Incredibles 2' hit theaters in 2018. Written and directed by Brad Bird, the Parr family once again dons their superhero suits to save the world.

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'Toy Story 4' (7.7)

This 2019 film continues the 'Toy Story' saga, where Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and their friends join Bonnie and a new handmade toy, Forky, for a new adventure.

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'Inside Out 2' (7.7)

In June 2024, Pixar released 'Inside Out 2,' expanding on Riley Andersen’s emotional journey by introducing four new emotions: Anxiety, Envy, Shame, and Boredom, alongside Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust.

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'Toy Story 2' (7.9)

In this 1999 sequel, Woody is stolen by a toy collector, and Buzz and the rest of the gang embark on a daring rescue mission. Woody faces a dilemma when he’s tempted by the idea of living forever in a museum.

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'Soul' (8.0)

A critically acclaimed film, 'Soul' (2020) follows jazz pianist Joe Gardner, who finds himself in a strange realm between life and the afterlife. He must guide a lost soul while trying to return to Earth.

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'The Incredibles' (8.0)

Released in 2004, 'The Incredibles' tells the story of the Parr family, superheroes trying to save the world while dealing with government restrictions that consider their actions too dangerous for society.

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'Inside Out' (8.1)

This beautiful 2015 film, directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie del Carmen, takes us inside the mind of young Riley Andersen, showing her emotions—Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgust—navigating her life’s ups and downs.

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'Ratatouille' (8.1)

In this 2007 film, Remy, a rat with a passion for cooking, dreams of becoming a chef at one of Paris’s top restaurants.

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'Monsters, Inc.' (8.1)

This beloved 2001 Pixar classic follows monsters Sulley and Mike Wazowski as they try to help a young girl, Boo, return to the human world while avoiding their boss at Monsters, Inc.

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'Finding Nemo' (8.2)

Released in 2003, 'Finding Nemo' tells the heartwarming story of Marlin, a clownfish, who embarks on an epic journey to find his son, Nemo, with the help of forgetful Dory.

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'Toy Story 3' (8.3)

The third installment of the 'Toy Story' franchise won two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature. This emotional film sees Woody, Buzz, and the gang facing new challenges as Andy heads off to college.

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'Toy Story' (8.3)

The original 'Toy Story,' released in 1995 and directed by John Lasseter, introduced us to Andy’s beloved toys, as they welcomed Buzz Lightyear to the group and set off on an unforgettable adventure.

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'Up' (8.3)

Winning two Oscars, 'Up' (2009) tells the touching story of Carl Fredricksen, a retired balloon salesman, who sets off on the adventure of a lifetime by tying thousands of balloons to his house.

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'Coco' (8.4)

This stunning 2017 Pixar film follows a young aspiring musician, Miguel, as he journeys to the Land of the Dead, uncovering the mysteries of his family’s past. It won two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for "Remember Me."

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'WALL-E' (8.4)

Directed by Andrew Stanton, 'WALL-E' (2008) won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. It tells the story of a small waste-collecting robot who embarks on a galaxy-spanning adventure after meeting another robot, EVE.

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