…And against all odds, the sequel is even better. You know what’s really funny about this movie? It started as a straight-to-DVD special that was supposed to be cranked out quickly, but Pixar managed to convince Disney to let them go all-in on making a true successor to their landmark. In other words, this could have easily become a “Cinderella II” situation.

Somehow, they topped it, crafting some surprisingly emotional moments that have become Pixar’s bread and butter (that Jesse montage is still depressing to this day).