The machine is from Disney. We will never be left wanting for quality entertainment, as we have seen dozens of movies from the Marvel and Pixar libraries.
Even the worst Pixar movies are still a delight. Here is a ranking of every Disney/Pixar movie that is available on Disney+.
Cars 2 suffers from sequel syndrome of the Iron Man 2 variety, not just because they both involve racing. The World Grand Prix is bigger and bolder than the other races, but a superspy subplot is keeping the movie from being better. Less is definitely more when it comes to the friendly tow truck. It is a fine movie, but Pixar is usually past its prime.
Cars 2 is on Disney+.
This movie was not as archery-focused as we expected. Credit: Disney via Shutterstock
Brave is the only princess movie produced by Pixar, and it was a solid effort. We did not think the bear would be a major part of the story, but the themes suit Pixar to a T and the hair is #goals.
Brave is currently on Disney+.
The threequel was better than Cars 2 but still struggling to live up to Cars, so it allowed Lighting McQueen to move on to the next phase while welcoming an exciting successor. At least for now, what a way to see him off.
Cars 3 is on Disney+.
The Good Dinosaur was Pixar's lowest-grossing film to date, because it was lost in the year that also gave us Inside Out. It had a charming premise, which is a shame. Maybe they would adopt a human as a pet. The Good Dinosaur doesn't have a lot of plot, but it does have great animation and environments. The realistic water is a huge achievement.
The Good Dinosaur is on Disney+.
Mike and Sulley are not the only friends who fall out of the sky. They are forged from shared experience. The Pixar monsters share a bond that goes back to the beginning of time. As college freshman, Mike and Sulley were rivals. As they wind through high-pressure school and campus life, the two discover that their strengths and weaknesses are exactly why they make such an incredible team.
Disney+ is where you can watch Monsters University.
Off to the races. Credit: Disney via Shutterstock
The story of professional race cars who might need to learn a lesson or two about how to be better people came along just when it seemed Pixar had told every story we could think of. Go with us. Cars was a hit with young children and spawned a nice little franchise.
Cars is on Disney+.
14 years later, did The Incredibles need a sequel? We did not think so, but Incredibles 2 proved us wrong. The action is better than ever, Elastigirl is a hero for the modern age, and Jack-Jack is the prettiest baby we have ever seen.
Disney+ is currently showing Incredibles 2.
Bring back our favorites from the earlier Toy Story films, introduce a spork so weird he can't help but go viral, season generously with existential despair, and you have Toy Story 4. The fourth Pixar movie doesn't fly as high as its predecessors, but it still has the ambition and thoughtfulness of classic Pixar.
Toy Story 4 is on Disney+.
Toy Story 2 was Pixar's first sequel, but anyone who thought it meant the studio had run out of ideas was wrong. Buzz became a leader in a way he never had before because of Woody's loss. We met the adorableJessie and cried at her tragic background.
Toy Story 2 is on Disney+.
Dory meets a useful ally in Hank. Credit: Disney via Shutterstock
The ocean came alive once more as Dory challenged her memory to lead her back to her parents. The emotional roller coaster was full of fish friends and the two returned to follow her.
Finding Dory is currently on Disney+.
The story of two kids bringing their dad back to life is crazy. In the not-so-magical world of New Mushroomton, a place where mythical creatures exist but choose to live with modern convenience, Onward visits Pixar's weird corners in all the best ways.
Onward is on Disney+.
We were all in on Luca since the first press materials revealed the sea monster, and the film delivered a lot of fun, including Vespa racing, family drama, and inspiring quotes.
Luca is on Disney+.
This charming tale of a rat's quest to become a chef and his friendship with a human chef would thaw a cold New Yorker's heart. If this rat can pursue his passions, so can we.
Ratatouille is on Disney+.
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A film about jazz music, a film about passion and purpose, and a film with a lot of time in the afterlife should not work. But it does, and how; it beautifully handles the odd-couple pair of Joe and 22, a stray soul in the afterlife who reluctantly learns from his guidance.
Disney+ is where you can watch Soul.
People are also superheros. The Incredibles presented a farce of a super-powered family trying to live in the shadows. We were rooting for the heroes to overthrow Syndrome, but we were also rooting for the marriage of Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl.
The Incredibles is on Disney+.
Maybe monsters are just doing their jobs. The comedy of creatures who scare people for a living punching in and out and living their own adult lives was just as funny for parents as it was for kids. We still want to adopt Boo, even though we felt like an alternate-universe Woody and Buzz.
Disney+ is where you can watch Monsters, Inc.
The cautionary tale about sedentary life and environmental corruption is evergreen. WALL-E made us look at our behavior through the eyes of a robot. The first 30 minutes of WALL-E are some of Pixar's best and most experimental work. WALL-E's adorable robot behavior and love for Hello Dolly! songs make up a grounded, sobering vision of the future. The rest of the sci-fi adventure is still a treat even after WALL-E heads to space. Even though WALL-E and Eve's love defies all logic, that doesn't stop us from melting at their relationship.
WALL-E is on Disney+.
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A Bug's Life was better than it deserved to be. We were rooting for ants because the world created by Pixar was so realistic that it was impossible to not get invested.
A Bug's Life is currently streaming on Disney+.
The Land of the Dead was Pixar's most beautiful film and it brought a tender tale of family and love. We will be weeping over "Remember Me" if you need us.
Coco is currently on Disney+.
Pixar's latest movie, Turning Red, is one of its best. It explores the big feelings that come with growing up. When her emotions grow too strong, she turns into a giant, fluffy, adorable red panda. It gets harder to keep the panda under control as she balances gaining her mother's approval with her obsession with boy band 4*Town. Turning Red is a thoughtful and ground-breaking take on puberty that is sob-worthy all at once. Good luck getting Nobody Like U out of your head.
Disney+ is where you can watch Turning Red.
The film's young target audience was made fun of by the thought of toys coming alive. Toy Story made Sid the villain to make viewers think about how they treat others. The characters of Buzz and Woody, who made no sense on paper but formed a fierce friendship we still idolize, were brought to us by Toy Story.
Toy Story is on Disney+.
This man is living the dream. Credit: Disney via Shutterstock
We can't talk about Up without talking about the opening scene, the emotional devastation of which comes from Michael Giacchino's score and the passage of time. This was a film about an old man who had a weakness for fantasy and was about to embark on a last adventure. It is a film for the kid in all of us who never leaves.
Up is currently on Disney+.
Give it up for Finding Nemo, the movie that taught us that fish are friends, not food, and encouraged us to keep swimming. He meets surfer dude turtles, vegetarian sharks, and a blue tang along the way. The journey to find just one of the fish in the sea is an emotional roller coaster.
Disney+ is where you can watch Finding Nemo.
Watching the human mind mature as richly as it did in Inside Out was amazing. The memory dump? The train of thought? Bing Bong? It shows that mind and heart are connected forever.
Inside Out is on Disney+.
Crying just thinking about this! Credit: Disney via Shutterstock
Improvements in animation technology and the most heartbreaking, heartbreaking script of the series wrecked most of its now-adult fans as Andy bade farewell to his beloved toys and his childhood. Growing up can be rough, but the toys show you how to get through it.
Toy Story 3 is on Disney+.
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