Incredibles 2 is a 2018 American computer-animated superhero film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to The Incredibles (2004) and the second installment in the Incredibles franchise. The film is directed by Brad Bird, who also wrote the screenplay and co-wrote the story with John Walker and Nicole Paradis.
The story follows the Parr family as they navigate their lives after the events of the first film. Helen Parr (Elastigirl) is recruited by a telecommunications company to promote the idea of superheroes returning to the public eye, leaving her husband Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) to manage the home front with their children, Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack. However, Bob struggles with his new role, while Helen combats a new villain using a weapon that can turn any screen into a hypnotic device.
The idea for a sequel to The Incredibles was discussed soon after the original film's release, but due to various delays, including Brad Bird's work on other projects like Ratatouille and Tomorrowland, it took over a decade for the sequel to come to fruition. The film's development began in earnest in 2011, with a focus on exploring themes of family dynamics, identity, and the role of superheroes in society.
Incredibles 2 premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on June 5, 2018, and was released in the United States on June 15, 2018. It was a commercial success, setting records for the highest-grossing opening weekend for an animated film and for Pixar. The film received positive reviews for its animation, humor, voice acting, and themes, although some critics felt it did not match the original's innovation.
It became the highest-grossing animated film of all time in the U.S. and Canada, surpassing Finding Dory, and the fourth highest-grossing animated film globally.