Overview
A family of superheroes faces new challenges as they navigate the complexities of domestic life and villainy.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- energetic
- warm
- family movie night
- weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as an entertaining, beautifully animated sequel with strong voice performances and inventive family comedy, while finding it less fresh and more predictable than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bob Parr struggles with childcare and household responsibilities while Helen returns to public superhero work, with Jack-Jack's powers intensifying the challenge.
The film uses period-inspired faces, hairstyles, color design, and graphic imagery to give its superhero world a distinctive retro-pop-art identity.
Elastigirl becomes the public face of superhero legalization while Mr. Incredible stays home, reversing conventional superhero and family roles.
The Parr family must contend with the illegality of Supers and a campaign to rehabilitate their public image and legal status.
Films like Incredibles 2, and why
The Incredibles
shared animated superhero adventure, family dynamics, comedic action, and colorful Pixar-style spectacle
Big Hero 6
shared family-friendly animated action, superhero teamwork, and energetic comedic set pieces
Megamind
shared animated superhero comedy, domestic responsibility, and playful ensemble action
Movie Details
- Director
- Brad Bird
- Release Date
- 2018-06-14
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (13971)
Cast
- Craig T. Nelson
- Holly Hunter
- Sarah Vowell
- Huck Milner
- Catherine Keener
- Eli Fucile
- Bob Odenkirk
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Michael Bird
- Sophia Bush
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Incredibles 2 about?
- A colorful Pixar superhero sequel turns a family's fight for legal recognition into a spirited clash between public heroics and chaotic parenthood.
- What is Incredibles 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Incredibles 2 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Incredibles 2 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Incredibles 2 as mild.
- What did critics think of Incredibles 2?
- Critics broadly praised the film as an entertaining, beautifully animated sequel with strong voice performances and inventive family comedy, while finding it less fresh and more predictable than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Incredibles 2?
- Films with a similar feel include The Incredibles, Big Hero 6, and Megamind.
- How long is Incredibles 2?
- Incredibles 2 runs 118 minutes.
- Where can I watch Incredibles 2?
- In United States, Incredibles 2 streams on Disney Plus.
