15. Inside Out 2
Almost nothing in Inside Out 2 is as memorable as the best moments of the original. However, the franchise’s core concept of personifying every complex thought pattern the human brain experiences is still one of Pixar’s most interesting premises. Hence, it still had the juice for a sequel. Riley’s emotions are going into overdrive as she enters adolescence. Thus, her entire mindspace is changing with new characters, new personifications of thought, and ultimately an incredibly powerful representation of an anxiety attack within the visual language of these films. Like Toy Story 4, we probably didn’t need it, but it does well enough as a continuation of the original’s excellent concept. — KS
