Pixar has been stepping up its sequel production in tthe last few years, but there are still plenty of overlooked movies waiting for their own follow-ups. For a long time, Pixar seemed resistant to the idea of sequels. This explains why some of the best Pixar movies had to wait over a decade or more before they finally got sequels, while other studios likely would have pounced on this financial opportunity much sooner.

After the critical and commercial success of Inside Out 2, Pixar is continuing the Toy Story franchise, and the studio confirmed that Coco 2 is in development. While there are still a healthy number of original movies in the works, it seems more likely than ever that Pixar will look at old classics and overlooked gems to create more sequels in the next few years. Some movies, like Wall-E and Up, should probably be left alone, but others have the potential to inspire genuinely worthwhile sequels.

7 Onward (2020)

A Sequel Could Expand Onward's Interesting World

Onward is a road trip comedy, but its suburban fantasy setting means that it has a sense of epic adventure. As two teenage brothers set out to magically revive their father, the trials they must overcome mirror their own feelings in such a dangerous and enormous quest. Although Onward wraps up its story nicely, its setting gives it plenty of sequel potential, as Barley and Ian can explore the edges of the map even further.

As magic might be making a gradual return to the world of Onward, a sequel could explore the ways that this changes society.

Onward didn't receive the kind of glowing reviews that Pixar has become accustomed to, but this doesn't mean that a sequel couldn't be better. As magic might be making a gradual return to the world of Onward, a sequel could explore the ways that this changes society, and how Ian and Barley might fit in. One of Onward's strengths is the way it touches on new characters and fantasy concepts along the route of its road trip, so there's a chance that a sequel could continue to play with these tropes.

6 Ratatouille (2007)

Remy And Linguini's Restaurant Could Be A Big Step For Both Of Them

Unlike Onward, Ratatouille is one of Pixar's true classics, but it has never seemed like a likely candidate for a sequel. 18 years later, it's possible that Ratatouille's time has ed. This would be a shame, since Pixar fans would surely welcome another adventure in Ratatouille's gorgeous vision of Paris. It would also be a pleasure to see how Remy and Linguini's new restaurant pans out.

Fans have had to resort to pitching their own ideas for a Ratatouille sequel over the years, and it's clear that there's plenty of potential. Ratatouille 2 could see Remy and Linguini broadening their horizons by building their gastronomic empire or exploring new cuisines. Either way, the secret of Remy's identity could be pivotal to any story. Hopefully, the two friends will be surrounded by another group of eccentric chefs no matter what happens.

5 Luca (2021)

Luca Remains An Underrated Gem

Luca is one of a few recent Pixar movies which was released on Disney+, which may have affected its popularity. It still hasn't reached the kind of huge audience that the studio usually has, and it remains something of an underrated gem. Regardless, Luca has many different paths that a sequel could take, and making another movie could draw more attention to the first.

Luca takes place in Portorosso, a fictional Italian coastal town obsessed with sea monsters. Although Luca and Alberto's true identities are exposed at the end of the movie, this seems like a new beginning for them, rather than a true finale. With Luca sent off to school with Giulia and Alberto helping Massimo, a Luca sequel could explore how their friendship might change, as well as developing Luca's intriguing world. The vignettes shown during the credits sequence offer an exciting taste of what could lie ahead.

4 A Bug's Life (1998)

One Of Pixar's First Movies Could Finally Be Revisited

A Bug's Life was just the second feature-length film that Pixar ever produced, and it's been all but forgotten in the decades since. While Toy Story has stood the test of time and launched the studio's biggest franchise, A Bug's Life now looks like an oddity with no hope of revival. Announcing a sequel would certainly be a shocking move, but it would create the perfect opportunity for Pixar to revive an important film from their history.

Since A Bug's Life has almost faded into obscurity, a new sequel would have the freedom to create plenty of different stories. It could use a time jump while taking place in the same setting, or it could pick up after Flik's victory with the same group of characters. With the grasshoppers gone, there could still be dangerous threats to the ants, perhaps created by human activity, which could be an interesting way to discuss environmental themes.

3 Brave (2012)

Pixar's Princess Has More To Give

Brave represents the synthesis of Pixar and Disney more distinctly than most other films, since Merida is the only official Disney princess to have come from a Pixar movie. Still, there's enough unmistakable Pixar DNA in Brave to separate it from the bulk of Disney princess movies. The combination of action and humor means that a Brave sequel could take many different forms.

Brave's worldbuilding suggests that a sequel could focus on more of the obscure magic that runs throughout the first movie. By combining Scottish mythology and history, Brave creates a world of limitless possibilities. Although the mother-daughter story of the first movie is resolved neatly, it would still be interesting to see Merida growing up and facing new challenges as she struggles to fit in.

2 The Good Dinosaur (2015)

Pixar Could Redeem Itself With A Sequel

Although The Good Dinosaur is one of Pixar's most visually stunning movies, the story doesn't quite live up to the quality of the animation. Arlo and Spot's unlikely friendship has some highlights, but a sequel to The Good Dinosaur could be what's needed to deliver on the potential of the film's concept. Fortunately, there are enough compelling elements to The Good Dinosaur to suggest that a sequel could be a huge improvement on the original.

Most of The Good Dinosaur's weak points, like its forgettable villains and its hit-or-miss humor, could easily be improved upon in the sequel. Although Arlo and Spot seem to have gone in their own separate directions, they could be reunited for a sequel, or the story could focus more on Arlo's coming-of-age. The idea of humans and dinosaurs living side-by-side presents plenty of storytelling opportunities, even if The Good Dinosaur might need a follow-up movie to show it.

1 Monsters, Inc. (2001)

It's Time For A Pixar Classic To Get The Sequel It Should Have Had Years Ago

Monsters University was one of the first indications that Pixar was eager to mine its old classics for potential sequels, before Finding Dory, Incredibles 2 and Inside Out. However, the prequel received mixed reviews, and it certainly doesn't have the same magic as the original. A proper sequel to Monsters, Inc. is long overdue, but there could still be time for Pixar to right this wrong.

Pixar fans may know that the studio was once working on a Monsters, Inc. sequel that would see Mike and Sully visiting the human world.

Pixar fans may know that the studio was once working on a Monsters, Inc. sequel that would see Mike and Sully visiting the human world. Even after Monsters University, there's no reason why this story idea couldn't work. The comedic potential of seeing two monsters trying to blend in with humans is palpable, and it flips the idea of Boo being disguised in the world of monsters from the first film. Monsters, Inc. doesn't have to use this idea for a sequel, of course, since there are plenty of other viable story ideas to consider.