What is the best animated movie sequel of all time?

Animated sequels face the enormous challenge of recapturing movie magic — but the best have done it brilliantly. From Toy Story 2's heartbreak to Shrek 2's comedy, which animated sequel is the greatest?

1. 1
   Frozen II

   The 2019 sequel expanding Elsa's mythology with a more ambitious, lore-rich story.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Toy Story 2

   The 1999 Pixar sequel that many argue rivals or beats the original in emotion and craft.
   927pts
3. 3
   Finding Dory

   The 2016 Pixar sequel that expanded the ocean world and gave the beloved Dory her own emotional journey.
   733pts
4. 4
   Kung Fu Panda 3

   The 2016 third entry bringing Po to the secret panda village and exploring identity and legacy.
   733pts
5. 5
   Shrek 2

   The 2004 DreamWorks sequel that exceeded the original's humor and became the highest-grossing animated film of its era.
   698pts
6. 6
   Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

   The 2023 Miles Morales sequel delivering a stunning visual revolution and a bold cliffhanger.
   698pts
7. 7
   Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

   The 2022 critically acclaimed sequel with a striking visual style and surprisingly mature themes of mortality.
   262pts
8. 8
   Toy Story 3

   The 2010 Pixar sequel exploring loss and growing up, with a harrowing furnace climax and tear-jerking finale.
   262pts
9. 9
   The Rescuers Down Under

   The 1990 Disney sequel that took Bernard and Bianca to Australia with dazzling hand-drawn panoramas.
   262pts
10. 10
    Kung Fu Panda 2

    The 2011 sequel giving Po a rich backstory while delivering beautifully animated action sequences.
    1pts
11. 11
    Incredibles 2

    The 2018 follow-up switching the family roles and delivering a visually spectacular superhero adventure.
    1pts
12. 12
    How to Train Your Dragon 2

    The 2014 sequel deepening Hiccup and Toothless's bond with jaw-dropping aerial battles.
    1pts