What is the best animated movie sequel of all time?

By YPB Team

Animation sequels are notoriously hard to get right, but a handful deepened beloved worlds and won even more hearts than the originals. Which stands tallest?

Toy Story 2

Pixar's 1999 sequel explored themes of identity and obsolescence with remarkable emotional depth, earning reviews that called it superior to the original.

1000pts

Fievel Goes West

Universal's 1991 sequel to An American Tail transplanted the immigrant-mouse hero to the Wild West in a sunny adventure that introduced James Stewart's final voice performance.

652pts

Frozen II

Disney's 2019 sequel to the global sensation sent Elsa on a mythological journey to the Enchanted Forest, delivering a darker story and another powerhouse musical centerpiece.

548pts

Toy Story 3

The 2010 conclusion to the Toy Story trilogy devastated audiences with its meditation on growing up, winning the Academy Award for Animated Feature.

391pts

Kung Fu Panda 2

The 2011 sequel gave Po a deeper emotional arc as he confronts his origins while battling a warlord determined to destroy kung fu.

235pts

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

The 2023 sequel to Into the Spider-Verse pushed animated storytelling to new heights with dozens of distinct visual styles and a boldly fragmented narrative structure.

235pts

Finding Dory

Pixar's 2016 sequel centers on the forgetful blue tang's quest to find her family, balancing comedy and emotional accessibility for children and adults alike.

235pts

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Dean DeBlois' 2014 sequel expanded the world of Berk with a grand mythological sweep, earning the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature.

235pts

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

DreamWorks' 2022 sequel reinvented the swashbuckling cat through stunning hand-painted animation and a surprisingly poignant story about mortality and second chances.

235pts

The Incredibles 2

Pixar's 2018 return to the Parr family reversed roles — putting Elastigirl in the spotlight — while exploring the politics of superhero legitimacy.

1pts

Shrek 2

DreamWorks' 2004 sequel introduced Puss in Boots, surpassed the original at the box office, and is remembered as one of the most purely entertaining animated comedies ever made.

1pts