All 27 Pixar Movies, Ranked From Worst to Best

Pixar films are some of the most celebrated kids’ movies ever made because they’re beloved not just by kids, but by their parents and everyone in between, too. Whether we’re following robots in love through the cosmos or a little orange fish who lost his way, it’s hard not to feel invested in what’s best for the characters in these always-entertaining flicks.

It’s clear that the creators know how to produce movies that make an impact — sparking laughter while equally tugging at our heartstrings — which each film on this list surely does. But some have been more raved about than others, earning praise from critics and audiences of all ages and becoming staples in our homes throughout recent decades.

Although each of these movies offers up meaningful lessons for families, here’s the ultimate ranking of Pixar’s 27 movies from worst to best, according to film review sites like Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb.

Release date: June 18, 2011
Box office: $562.1 million
Tomatometer: 40 percent
Audience score: 49 percent
IMDb: 6.2/10

When it comes to Pixar films, “Cars 2” comes in last place and is officially the only Pixar movie to receive a “rotten” score — yikes! After all, it scored just 40 percent on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer, which provides reviews from top movie critics, and a 49 percent for Rotten Tomatoes’ Audience Score. In the sequel to the original film, the lovable race car Lightning McQueen and tow truck Mater visit Europe and Japan to compete in the Grand Prix, but they face unlikely challenges.

Most viewers felt the second “Cars” film needed a tune-up, but of course, little ones who loved the original might still get a kick out of seeing their characters come back to race again. And there are a few good lessons to take away, too, like the importance of friendship and that winning isn’t everything.

Release date: June 15, 2017
Box office: $383.9 million
Tomatometer: 70 percent
Audience score: 69 percent
IMDb: 6.8/10

Back from another loop around the race track, “Cars 3” beat out the second film by a long shot. It has a 70 percent ranking on the Tomatometer, which falls just under the average Rotten Tomatoes score. Clearly, there’s much to enjoy about the third “Cars,” where Lightning McQueen finds himself past his prime and just trying to get back to racing.

The flick turns out to be girl-power heavy, as he looks to technician Cruz Ramirez for guidance, and she discovers her true potential along the way. The takeaway for all viewers is to never underestimate yourself.