All 9 Pixar Movies Ranked From Worst to Best

Cars 2 (2011)

While entertaining for kids, it lacks the depth and universal appeal of other Pixar films, often considered the studio's most cynical moment.

Cars 3 (2017)

A slight improvement over its predecessor, focusing more on story elements and emotional depth, but still falls short of Pixar's usual standard.

The Good Dinosaur (2015)

Despite an intriguing concept, it failed to resonate with audiences due to its solid yet unspectacular execution and poor marketing.

Lightyear (2022)

A fun addition to the Toy Story franchise, but its message about teamwork doesn't quite reach the emotional depth of other Pixar films.

Cars (2006)

While it resonates more deeply than its sequels, it lacks the cinematic weight of most Pixar movies, relying more on style over substance.

Monsters University (2013)

A good film that doesn't quite match the greatness of its predecessor, playing it safe and relying on existing love for the characters.

Elemental (2023)

Better than most animated movies, but falls short in fully executing its racism allegory and deeper themes.

Finding Dory (2016)

While successful in isolation, it suffers from not being a highly anticipated sequel, despite delivering emotional impact and wonder similar to the original.

Onward (2020)

Despite underwhelming box office results, it offers lofty themes and strong character chemistry, hindered by its release during the COVID-19 pandemic.