The Incredibles is an American superhero comedy media franchise that started in 2004 with the release of the animated film The Incredibles produced by Pixar Animation Studios. Brad Bird wrote and directed both films, and Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell, and Samuel L. Jackson are part of the franchise's main cast. The first film, The Incredibles, was released on November 5, 2004, and received acclaim from critics, winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The second film, Incredibles 2, was released on June 15, 2018, and received mostly positive reviews and set the record for best opening weekend for an animated film with $183 million. The third film, Incredibles 3, is scheduled to release in 2028. The series has grossed a combined $1.8 billion worldwide.
The franchise takes place in a fictional universe where superheroes, also known as "Supers", co-exist with society and are occasionally forced into action despite a ban issued on them by the government. The setting of said universe is a retro-futuristic version of the 1960s.
Films Film Release date Director Screenplay by Story by Produced by The Incredibles Brad Bird John Walker Incredibles 2 John Walker & Nicole Paradis Grindle Incredibles 3 Peter Sohn Brad Bird Dana Murray
The Incredibles (2004)
The Incredibles is Pixar's sixth film. The story revolves around Robert "Bob" Parr and Helen Parr, a couple of superheroes known as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, that attempt to live a quiet mediocre suburban life with their three children as a result of a government mandate formed out of a series of lawsuits involving superheroes that forced them to retire from hero work and hide their powers and become ordinary citizens. However, Bob's desire of helping people draws the entire family into a confrontation with a vengeful fan-turned-foe.
Incredibles 2 (2018)
Incredibles 2 is Pixar's twentieth film. The film follows Helen as she is chosen by a telecommunications corporation to pull off a publicity stunt with the goal of regaining the public's trust in superheroes while Bob is left to care for their kids, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack. However, the family is called into action once again when Helen clashes against a new foe who seeks to turn the populace against all superheroes.
(2028) Following the release of Incredibles 2, director Brad Bird mentioned that the film's truncated production schedule resulted in many plotlines and ideas he had for the film being cut from the final version. He cited Pixar's decision in October 2016 to swap the release dates of Toy Story 4 and Incredibles 2, which meant that Bird's film lost a full year of production. Bird stated that the lingering plotlines could lead to a third installment, just as the plotlines of the first did with the second: "There were a lot of ideas that we had on this film that could be [used]... whether it's another Incredibles film, or something else". Cast members including Samuel L. Jackson and Sophia Bush have expressed interest in reprising their roles, with Bush strongly expressing her desires to have her character Voyd team up with Sarah Vowell's Violet for the third installment. Producer John Walker said of a potential third film: "I wouldn't ever rule it out. And if past is prologue, it'll be another 14 years — and a lot of people will probably need oxygen to make a third one". In August 2024 at the D23 event, Pixar CCO Pete Docter confirmed that a third film was in development with Bird returning. In June 2025, Peter Sohn was announced as the director while Bird will write the screenplay and executive produce the film. Docter revealed that Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 were set to be released in "2028 and beyond". In January 2026, Holly Hunter revealed that production and voice recording was scheduled to begin in March. On March 18, 2026, newly inducted Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro announced the release date to be June 16, 2028.
Short films Jack-Jack Attack (2004)
A short film was released on March 15, 2005, on the first film's DVD release, entitled Jack-Jack Attack. Bird returned to write and direct the short. It was originally conceived to be part of the first film, but decided to make it into a short. The short takes place during the events of the first film and follows Kari as she babysits Jack-Jack while discovering his newly awakened superpowers in the process.
Mr. Incredible and Pals (2005)
Another short film included on the first film's DVD release. The short is presented as an episode of a 1960s animated series animated in the style of Syncro-Vox (an animation technique famously used for Clutch Cargo). Craig T. Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson appear in character as Mr. Incredible and Frozone respectively in the short's commentary track.
Auntie Edna (2018) A short film entitled Auntie Edna was released in Autumn 2018 with the film's digital, DVD and Blu-ray release of Incredibles 2. In a similar manner to Jack-Jack Attack, the short follows Edna during the events of Incredibles 2 as she babysits Jack-Jack while coping with his newly discovered powers.
Pixar Popcorn (2021) Two short films entitled Chore Day – The Incredibles Way and Cookie Num Num, alongside eight other Pixar shorts, were released on Disney+ as part of the Pixar Popcorn series on January 22, 2021. Chore Day – The Incredibles Way follows the Parr family as they use their unique powers for daily chores. Cookie Num Num follows the Parr family as they race to eat the last cookie during midnight snack time.
Video games The Incredibles (2004)
A video game based on the film was developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ on October 31, 2004, for PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, and Xbox.
The Incredibles: When Danger Calls (2004) A PC game developed by ImaginEngine and published by THQ based on the 2004 film was released on November 3, 2004. It is a collection of 10 minigames, which are variations of common arcade games, including side-scrolling avoidance games, catch-something-falling exercises, and games that require players to hit buttons at the appropriate moment.
The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer (2005)
A video game presented as a direct continuation of The Incredibles (until Incredibles 2 rendered it non-canon), released in October 24, 2005, for PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Game Boy Advance, GameCube, and Xbox, once again developed by Heavy Iron Studios and published by THQ. The game takes place after the events of the film and follows Mr. Incredible and Frozone as they face off against the Underminer as he prepares his attack on the Earth's surface.
Lego The Incredibles (2018)
A Lego video game adaptation based on the events of the first two films was developed by TT Fusion and released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on June 15, 2018, for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One coinciding with the release of Incredibles 2.
Other miscellaneous titles The Incredibles have made appearances in other Disney-related video games. The core cast of characters appear in all three Disney Infinity games in which characters from the films appear as playable characters, with the first game featuring a play set based on the franchise, along with the members of the Parr family (except Jack-Jack) and Syndrome as playable characters. Kinect Rush: A Disney–Pixar Adventure for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows 10, includes missions from various Pixar films including The Incredibles. The five members of the Parr family, Frozone and Syndrome appear as playable characters in Disney Magic Kingdoms, along with some attractions based on locations of the film. Additionally, the whole Parr family, Frozone, Syndrome, The Underminer, and Voyd are all playable heroes in Disney Heroes: Battle Mode. Likewise, Fortnite as part of their 2024 deal with Disney buying a 10% intake, would include playable skins of Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone to celebrate the first film's 20th anniversary as revealed by Disney's annual D23 expo.
Cast and characters
Characters Theatrical films Video games Short films The Incredibles Incredibles 2 Incredibles 3 The Incredibles: When Danger Calls The Incredibles: Rise of the Underminer Jack-Jack Attack Mr. Incredible and Pals Auntie Edna Pixar Popcorn Lego Pixar: Bricktoons Robert "Bob" Parr Craig T. Nelson Richard McGonagle Pete Docter Craig T. Nelson Helen Parr Holly Hunter Elizabeth Daily rowspan="7" colspan="3" Holly Hunter Violet Parr Sarah Vowell colspan="3" Sarah Vowell Dashiell "Dash" Parr Spencer Fox Huckleberry Milner Spencer Fox colspan="3" Huckleberry Milner Banks Pierce John Jackson "Jack-Jack" Parr Eli Fucile rowspan="4" Eli Fucile Eli Fucile rowspan="4" Eli Fucile Eli Fucile rowspan="4" Nicholas Bird Maeve Andrews Maeve Andrews Nicholas Bird Noelle Zuber Lucius Best Samuel L. Jackson Philip Lawrence Michael Asberry colspan="3" Edna "E" Mode Brad Bird colspan="3" Brad Bird colspan="2" Rick Dicker Bud Luckey Jonathan Banks colspan="2" Bud Luckey colspan="4" Tony Rydinger Michael Bird colspan="6" Honey Best Kimberly Adair Clark colspan="8" Buddy Pine Jason Lee Jason Lee Jason Lee colspan="3" Jason Lee Mirage Elizabeth Peña colspan="2" colspan="6" Mr. Gilbert Huph Wallace Shawn colspan="10" Bernie Kropp Lou Romano colspan="2" Lou Romano colspan="7" Principal John Walker Wayne Canney colspan="2" colspan="7" Bomb Voyage Dominique Louis colspan="10" Kari McKeen Bret Parker colspan="3" Bret Parker colspan="4" Rusty McAllister Nicholas Bird colspan="8" Mrs. Hoganson Jean Sincere colspan="2" colspan="7" The Underminer John Ratzenberger colspan="2" John Ratzenberger colspan="5" Evelyn Deavor Catherine Keener colspan="8" Winston Deavor Bob Odenkirk colspan="7" Karen Sophia Bush colspan="8" Krushauer Phil LaMarr colspan="8" He-Lectrix colspan="8" Gus Burns Paul Eiding colspan="8" Ambassador Henrietta Selick Isabella Rossellini colspan="8" Chad Brentley Adam Gates colspan="8" Mayor of New Urbem Barry Bostwick colspan="8" Pizza Guy Bill Wise colspan="8" Lady Lightbug colspan="6" Celia Schuman colspan="3" Chef colspan="9" Megan Rees
Note: A dark grey cell indicates that the character did not appear in that medium.
Crew Role Films The Incredibles Incredibles 2 Incredibles 3 Director Brad Bird Peter Sohn Producer(s) John Walker John WalkerNicole Paradis Grindle Dana Murray Writer(s) Brad Bird Executive Producer(s) John Lasseter Brad BirdPete Docter Composer Michael Giacchino Editor Stephen Schaffer Cinematographer(s) Andrew JimenezPatrick LinJanet Lucroy Mahyar AbousaeediErik Smitt Studio Pixar Animation Studios Distributor Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Production Production for the first film The Incredibles as a concept dates back to 1993 when Bird sketched the family during a period in which he tried to break into film. Personal issues had percolated into the story as they weighed on him in life. During this time, Bird had inked a production deal with Warner Bros. Animation and was in the process of directing his first feature, The Iron Giant. Approaching middle age and having high aspirations for his filmmaking, Bird pondered whether his career goals were attainable only at the price of his family life. He stated, "Consciously, this was just a funny movie about superheroes. But I think that what was going on in my life definitely filtered into the movie."Paik, Karen. (2007) To Infinity and Beyond!: The Story of Pixar Animation Studios, Chronicle Books LLC, pg. 236–37. After the box office failure of The Iron Giant, Bird gravitated toward his superhero story.Price, p. 220Price, p. 219