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The Incredibles

The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer-animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird and produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

The Incredibles is a 2004 animated superhero film produced by Pixar. It follows the Parr family, retired superheroes forced back into action against a new villain.

Plot

Bob and Helen Parr are former superheroes living quietly in suburbia with their three children. When Bob is drawn into danger by the villain Syndrome, the whole family uses their powers to stop his automated threat.

Production & reception

Brad Bird wrote and directed the film, using new animation techniques for realistic human movement. Released in 2004, it became a box-office hit and won two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature.

Legacy

The film is regarded as one of Pixar’s most acclaimed works and helped establish the studio’s human-centered storytelling. It launched a franchise, with a sequel, Incredibles 2, released in 2018.

In short

  • Pixar’s sixth feature film
  • Won two Academy Awards
  • First entirely animated film to win the Hugo Award
  • Sequel released in 2018
Canadian angle

The film was released theatrically in Canada through Walt Disney Pictures and remains part of Pixar’s catalogue widely seen by Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

What is The Incredibles about?
It is about a family of retired superheroes forced back into action when a former admirer becomes a villain.
Who directed The Incredibles?
Brad Bird wrote and directed the film.
Did The Incredibles win any awards?
Yes, it won two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Incredibles
    Supports: Release year, director, studio, distributor, plot summary, awards, sequel, and basic production details.
  2. Mental Flosshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70795/17-super-facts-about-incredibles
    Supports: Film facts including awards recognition and production context.
  3. Screen Ranthttps://screenrant.com/incredibles-movies-trivia-facts/
    Supports: Trivia including Pixar context, award milestones, and story inspiration.