Rankings and lists about films and characters from the studio that brought you mindblowing animation from A Bug's Life to Wall-E, to infinity and beyond.

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Protagonists like Buzz Lightyear, WALL-E, and Nemo&nbsp;all have stories we know and love, having been the primary focus of Pixar films over the years. But how about those Pixar villain origin stories? After all, they say a story is only as good as its antagonist, and Pixar has had some great baddies we&#39;ve loved to hate since the studio burst onto the scene in 1995 with&nbsp;Toy Story.

And while villains like&nbsp;Ratatouille&#39;s Skinner and Coco&#39;s Ernesto de la Cruz have basically zero redeeming qualities whatsoever, Pixar has also given us a few villains we can&#39;t help but feel a bit sorry for from time to time. Syndrome idolized Mr. Incredible as a kid only to be rejected by his hero in the end. Lotso&nbsp;ended up being unceremoniously replaced after being accidentally abandoned at a picnic. Stinky Pete was left to collect dust on shelves for literal decades. We don&#39;t always see eye-to-eye with Pixar villains, but sometimes we can sympathize with their plight.

Pixar Villains With Sad Origins You Can't Help But Sympathize With

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Pixar Villains With Sad Origins You Can’t Help But Sympathize With

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Is Pixar better than live action? In most cases, the answer is a resounding yes. The studio&#39;s movies are successful because it does&nbsp;genres better&nbsp;than anyone else. It&#39;s a common misconception that animation is a genre. It&#39;s not -&nbsp;it&#39;s a format. Since making its feature-length debut with Toy Story in 1995, Pixar has applied that format to a series of genres. In the process, the filmmakers have proven they can tackle any genre with as much flair as their live-action counterparts, if not more.

What&#39;s really fascinating is that some Pixar movies have a very clear genre, while&nbsp;others adapt a well-established genre in such a way that you might not initially realize it. Incredibles 2, for example, is an obvious superhero adventure. Finding Dory, on the other hand, has all the markings of a heist movie, which doesn&#39;t become apparent until you really scrutinize the plot&#39;s events.

Is it possible that there are underrated Pixar movies? You bet. At least, they&#39;re often underrated when it comes to tackling familiar genres in fresh ways. Which of the company&#39;s productions are better than live-action? Your votes will decide.

Pixar Movies That Do Genre Better Than Live-Action Blockbusters

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Mike McGranaghan

Pixar Studios has churned out critically acclaimed and generally beloved films since the late '90s. However, some people, despite their greatest efforts, just can't seem to get on board with these movies. Here are some of their reasons why. Do you agree?&nbsp;

20 Even More Controversial Opinions About Pixar Movies That Made Us Rethink Everything

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Graveyard Shift

Over on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/technicallythetruth/">Reddit</a>, flippant <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/shittymoviedetails/">film fans </a>are roasting popular animated movies with the power of the truth. Be it talking animals or sidekicks, no character is safe from sarcastic film fans armed with observation. Here are a few posts that made us laugh by being horribly accurate.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/technically-the-truth-superhero-movies/damon-davis?ref=profile_pub">23 Hilarious, Unhinged Posts About Superhero Movies That Are Technically True But Also So, So Wrong &gt;&gt;</a>

20 Hilarious, Unhinged Posts About Pixar Movies That Are Technically True But Also Very, VERY Wrong

Damon Davis

Wholesome

When it comes to animated movies, sometimes it&rsquo;s the animals that take center stage. In fact, some of the most popular animals from Pixar are some of the studio&#39;s best characters. From friendly fish to interesting insects, these characters are some of the most iconic.

From Dory to Flik, little Remy and even that&nbsp;little dog Dug, this list includes the cutest, most adorable animal characters from any and every Pixar movie. Even if the film revolves around human characters such as Brave or Up, animal companions and other characters are sure to make an appearance. Loved by both children and adults, the greatest Pixar animals combine cuteness with likable personalities. This pixar animals list covers everything from cutest Pixar birds - like Piper or Kevin - to cutest Pixar fish like Dory and Nemo.

Vote up your favorite Pixar non-human characters or add your own to rank the most beloved animals in Pixar movies.

The Cutest Pixar Animals

The 20+ Cutest Pixar Animals, Ranked By Fans

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When it comes to creating the perfect couple, no one does it better than Pixar. These couples are known for making audiences laugh, cry, and feel the love. Whether viewers get to watch these characters meet and come together or root for already established couples to succeed, there&rsquo;s no denying how charming these duos are.

The best Pixar couples tend to function together as a unit, but still have individual personalities that bring something special to their relationship. Regardless of their background, great couples can be found in every Pixar movie. From superheroes Bob and Helen Parr to tiny robots like&nbsp;WALL-E and EVE, and even classic toys like Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head,&nbsp;these Pixar couples know a thing or two about love. Which do you think are the cutest Pixar couples?

Vote up the greatest Pixar&nbsp;couples to see which duo tops the list. Is your favorite Pixar couple missing? Don&rsquo;t be shy - add them below!

The Best Pixar Couples

The 15+ Best Pixar Couples, Ranked By Fans

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Pixar has been entertaining audiences for many decades, but people are still discovering new tidbits and details about their favorite animated movies. Here are a few popular posts pointing out fresh new finds and interesting details from beloved Pixar films. &nbsp;

22 Times Tumblr Pointed Out Something About Pixar Movies That We Hadn't Noticed Before

Considering the fact that Disney films are family-oriented, it&#39;s surprising how few of them focus on sibling bonds. In recent years, that&#39;s started to change.&nbsp;Frozen&nbsp;became famous for its touching rendition of the relationship between sisters. More recently,&nbsp;Encanto&nbsp;hit us with not just one but three sets of siblings, all with their <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartbreaking-details-disney-families/tpetersccc" target="_blank">own sets of problems</a>. Even older Disney cartoon families feature siblings - anybody remember the Darling siblings from&nbsp;Peter Pan?&nbsp;

One thing&nbsp;that makes these Disney brothers and sisters so great is how relatable they are. Whether they love each other to pieces or constantly fight, each set of siblings on this list has a dynamic that feels real. If you have siblings, chances are you&#39;ll see yourself in one of them.

Which sibling group do you think has the most relatable Disney characters?&nbsp;

The Most Relatable Sibling Relationships In Disney Animated Movies

The Best Sibling Relationships In Disney Animated Movies

Anna Lindwasser

The Incredibles

The best quotes from The Incredibles make you realize how funny the movie really is, even if you haven&#39;t seen it in a while. Let&#39;s rank the greatest quotes from The Incredibles, with the help of your votes. Starring Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson, The Incredibles was directed by Brad Bird and released in 2004.

What are your favorite lines from The Incredibles? One of the memorable one-liners was when Lucius Best (Frozone) asked, &quot;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/super-sweet-16-then-and-now/natalie-jonah?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Where is my Super</a> Suit?&quot; Another great line from The Incredibles is, &quot;I feel different. Is different okay?&quot; spoken by Violet Parr, Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl&rsquo;s daughter. Edna Mode has some incredibly funny lines on this list as well.

Vote up your top quotes from The Incredibles, regardless of which character they come from.

The Most Incredible Quotes From 'The Incredibles'

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The Best Quotes From 'The Incredibles', Ranked by Fans

Movie and TV Quotes

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The best superheroes&nbsp;from Pixar are some of the studio&#39;s greatest creations. Whether they have amazing strength, can shoot lasers from their eyes, or stretch their bodies in extreme ways, these characters are always ready to save the day.

The greatest Pixar superheroes have complex personalities along with their superpowers, making them relatable as everyday people with everyday problems, conflicts, and needs. In fact, these characters would be great even without their powers, just because they&#39;re all so grounded. Even the cutest Pixar superheroes are amazing, whether they&#39;re a babbling baby&nbsp;or just have a really cute outfit. Which animated superhero is your favorite?

Vote up the best Pixar superheroes to see which character is the most popular. Is a certain superhero missing? Go ahead and add them to the list below.

The Best Pixar Superheroes

The 15+ Best Pixar Superheroes, Ranked

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pixar-villain-fan-theories-so-good-they_re-evil/abeswaves">Pixar villains</a> are as wide and varied as villains can get. Part of what makes them stand out is their motivation is often <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hades-best-disney-villain/charlie-boyle">relatable</a> and not completely one-dimensional as many other Disney villains tend to be. Still, we can't help but love our dysfunctional family of Pixar villains, and fans from across the internet are sharing their favorite observations adding a whole new life to these characters.Vote up your favorite posts below!

Fans Share Observations About Pixar Villains We Never Thought About Before

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Animated Movies

20 Unpopular Opinions About Pixar Movies That Have Us Rethinking Everything

Pixar movies are, undoubtedly, for all ages. They go beyond your average animated films because they have <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funniest-pixar-jokes/jonathan-kantor">hilarious jokes</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/intense-pixar-moments/tyler-mitchell">intense scenes</a>, and of course, highly emotional moments. Nearly every person has had their eyes water during at least one Pixar movie, and if you haven't, you should watch them again without being afraid to get emotional.Choosing the most moving scene in Pixar history is a tough choice. The Toy Story series alone has countless eye-watering moments, but some people are more moved by films like Up, WALL-E, and Inside Out. So, below is a list of emotional moments in Pixar films. Some are more tear-jerking than others for individual fans, so make sure to vote up your favorites!

19 Pixar Moments That Hit Like An Emotional Gut Punch

Pixar Moments That Hit Like An Emotional Gut Punch

Molly Weinfurter

Family Movies

Grab and friend and take a seat as we rank the best sidekicks from all the Pixar movies. Every main character needs a sidekick - you know, someone you can always depend on to offer a helping hand and pull you out of a jam. Whether they&#39;re journeying with the hero, providing some comic relief, or giving the main character a pep talk when they&#39;re down, the greatest Pixar sidekicks are essential to any great adventure.

More than just supporting characters, these sidekicks all&nbsp;have&nbsp;their own specific wants and needs. From hyperactive fish like Dory to not-so-scary monsters like Mike Wazowski, the cutest Pixar sidekicks can also melt audiences&#39; hearts. Which sidekick is your favorite?

Vote up the best sidekicks to see which characters people love the most. See a character missing? Go ahead and add them below.

The Best Pixar Sidekicks

The 15+ Best Pixar Sidekicks, Ranked By Fans

Pixar films are a favorite among movie fans thanks in part&nbsp;to the tiny details and clever Easter eggs that are placed within every story. Some of these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pixar-short-film-small-details/alyssa-mariano" target="_blank">details are hidden</a> so well that devoted fans have only recently discovered&nbsp;them.&nbsp;

From <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pixar-fans-easter-eggs/raelyn-giansanti" target="_blank">small references </a>to previous films to insane continuity that stretches over decades, here are a few poignant details and funny finds Pixar fans recently found. Vote up the small details that make you smile.&nbsp;

20 Small But Interesting Details And Easter Eggs In Pixar Movies Fans Have Recently Noticed

Erin Maxwell

Lists of movies to turn on for the whole family on sick days, snow days, bad days, and good days—because a little screentime never hurt anybody.

What the Kids Are Watching

Toy Story Franchise

Pixar fans, we are&nbsp;ranking the greatest characters in the Toy Story franchise. From 1995&#39;s Toy Story to 2010&#39;s Toy Story 3, the best Toy Story series characters are also known to be some of the&nbsp;best movie characters of all time.&nbsp;Who is the best Toy Story character?

Featuring Woody&nbsp;(Tom Hanks), <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-buzz-lightyear-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes" target="_blank">Buzz Lightyear</a>&nbsp;(Tim Allen), and Mr. Potato Head&nbsp;(Don Rickles), this list of Toy Story movie characters includes memorable villains, goofy toys, and famous cameos.

Vote up the best characters in the Toy Story movies. Feel free to add any popular Toy Story characters missing from the list.

The Best 'Toy Story' Characters In The Whole Series, Ranked

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The Best Toy Story Characters in the Whole Franchise, Ranked

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Finding Nemo

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Finding Dory

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When the worst Pixar movie you can think of is still better than almost every other animated movie in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-u-s-presidents-in-the-past-50-years?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">last 50 years</a>, you know you've got a good thing going. This list of all Pixar films is ranked best to worst, but it's probably better to think of it as ranked from greatest to less great. Of all the Pixar movies that have been released so far, a good percentage are already on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time">list of the best movies ever</a>, and the company has already found a place on the list of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/5-star-movie-franchises">top film franchises</a> with the Toy Story trilogy (no doubt Cars isn't far behind).From WALL-E to Finding Nemo, there's no shortage of quality coming out of Disney and Pixar studios. The hard part is deciding which Pixar films are best, and ranking them against each other, which is why this list of Pixar films exists.What is the best Pixar movie? How many movies has Pixar made? You should be able to answer these questions after perusing the list of Pixar films ranked best to still okay, but not the best. Make sure to vote up your favorite Pixar movies so other fans will know just what the greatest Pixar movie really is.

All Pixar Films, Ranked Best To Worst

Every Pixar Movie, Ranked Best To Worst

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Fun facts, fan theories, and rankings of Disney's most memorable human and creature characters.

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Pixar has been creating beloved, generation-defining characters since its very first crack at the big screen. 1995’s&nbsp;Toy Story brought a new classic buddy duo to audiences in Woody and Buzz Lightyear - and that was just two of a smorgasbord of great supporting characters who have appeared over the course of the&nbsp;Toy Story franchise.The animation studio’s subsequent efforts have delivered the same, from the superheroic Parr family, Frozone, and two fantastic villains in the&nbsp;Incredibles movies to Dory,&nbsp;Finding Nemo’s breakout star. From the brilliantly wordless robots WALL-E and EVE to the most tragic romantic couple in Pixar history, Carl and Ellie. From Remy the Rat to Sully the scary bedtime monster.More recent Pixar films like Turning Red and Soul have brought their own share of fan favorites. And to bring it full circle, we even got&nbsp;another&nbsp;Buzz Lightyear, this time the “movie <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-within-movies/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">within the movie</a>” version voiced by Chris Evans.But which Pixar characters are the best of all? Does Forky make the cut? Is Edna Mode a darkhorse candidate? Does Jack-Jack have a case? Let your votes decide.