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.
A buoyant yet heart-wrenching film, Up follows 78-year-old widower Carl Fredricksen as he pursues a longtime dream. Carl tacks balloons to his home and charts a course to South America, while a Wilderness Explorer stowaway brings some self-discovery to the mix.
“Extending the patented Pixar mix of humor and heart, Up is the studio's most deeply emotional and affecting work.” —Richard Corliss, Time