The 12 Best Animated Movie Sequels of All Time

Follow-ups that deepened beloved worlds and proved a second chapter can outshine the first. Where do you stand?

1. 1
   Toy Story 2

   The 1999 Pixar sequel that introduced Jessie and Bullseye while exploring what it means to be a toy.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Bambi II

   The 2006 Disney midquel exploring young Bambi growing bond with his father the Great Prince of the Forest.
   759pts
3. 3
   Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

   The 2022 DreamWorks sequel praised for its Spider-Verse-influenced animation and meditation on mortality.
   488pts
4. 4
   Despicable Me 2

   The 2013 sequel in which Gru goes from villain to Anti-Villain League agent while falling in love.
   379pts
5. 5
   Shrek 2

   The 2004 DreamWorks sequel that expanded the fairy-tale universe with new characters and sharper comedy.
   228pts
6. 6
   Toy Story 3

   The 2010 Pixar sequel that devastated audiences with themes of growing up and letting go.
   227pts
7. 7
   The Rescuers Down Under

   Disney 1990 sequel featuring breathtaking flight animation and McLeach as an underrated villain.
   1pts
8. 8
   Aladdin: The Return of Jafar

   The 1994 direct-to-video sequel following Jafar escape from the lamp and renewed quest for power.
   1pts
9. 9
   Incredibles 2

   Brad Bird 2018 long-awaited sequel featuring Elastigirl as the hero while Bob juggles superhero kids.
   1pts
10. 10
    Kung Fu Panda 2

    The 2011 sequel revealing Po tragic origins and facing Lord Shen across a beautifully realized China.
    1pts
11. 11
    How to Train Your Dragon 2

    The 2014 DreamWorks sequel with mature storytelling about family secrets and defending a dragon sanctuary.
    1pts
12. 12
    Finding Dory

    The 2016 Pixar sequel featuring Dory journey to find her parents with touching memory-loss themes.
    1pts