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.
The fourth and likely final installment in Pixar's longest-running franchise may be the lowest-scoring release in the series, but that doesn't mean it isn't still great. The directorial debut for Josh Cooley adds Tony Hale's Forky to a returning cast once again led by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
“It doesn’t put you through the emotional wringer the way its predecessor did, but it’s consistently inventive, funny, witty, and heartfelt. In other words, it’s a lot better than it has any right to be. It’s more than good enough to justify its existence.” —Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor