Every Pixar Movie, Ranked From Worst to Best
and Christina Pellegrini, for Metacritic – May 5, 2016
Last updated May 2023 to add Elemental.
Sure, the magical, computer-generated world of Pixar creates some fantastic characters. But some Pixar films are more incredible than others. That’s why we’ve assembled all of the animation studio’s movies ranked by their Metascores, so you can make wise choices for your family’s next binge-watching session.
Debuting on Disney+ in March 2022—the third straight Pixar film to bypass theaters during the pandemic—Turning Red is the feature debut for director Domee Shi, who previously directed the Oscar-winning Pixar short Bao. The film centers on a confident but dorky teen girl (Rosalie Chiang) who boasts one rather unusual trait: Anytime she gets overexcited, she transforms instantly into a giant red panda.
“With a bright visual style and specific, evocative storytelling, Turning Red is an incredibly special addition to the Pixar canon, and one of its best films.” —Petrana Radulovic, Polygon