Incredibles 2 (2018)
“Incredibles 2” (2018), written and directed by Brad Bird, is the long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s 2004 superhero classic The Incredibles. Picking up immediately after the events of the first film, it delivers a thrilling mix of action, humor, and heartfelt family dynamics — exploring what it means to be both super and human in a world that doesn’t always welcome heroes.
The film begins where The Incredibles left off: with the Parr family — Bob (Mr. Incredible), Helen (Elastigirl), Violet, Dash, and baby Jack-Jack — battling the villainous Underminer who attacks the city. Though they stop his destructive machine, the city suffers heavy damage, and once again, superheroes are blamed rather than celebrated. The government shuts down the “Superhero Relocation Program,” leaving the Parrs without support or income.
Just when things seem hopeless, the family is approached by wealthy telecommunications tycoon Winston Deavor and his tech-savvy sister Evelyn Deavor, who want to restore the public’s faith in superheroes. Their plan: send a hero on high-profile missions while recording everything through a special body camera to show the world the positive side of being “super.”
Winston chooses Elastigirl to lead the campaign, believing her flexible powers cause less collateral damage than Mr. Incredible’s brute strength. Helen reluctantly agrees, leaving Bob to take care of the kids at home — a reversal of their usual roles.
While Helen embarks on thrilling missions, she encounters a mysterious new villain known as the Screenslaver, who hijacks electronic screens to hypnotize and control people. Her pursuit of this high-tech adversary leads to daring action sequences, including a spectacular chase aboard a runaway monorail. Meanwhile, Bob struggles with domestic chaos: helping Violet fix her broken heart after a boy forgets her due to a government memory wipe, guiding Dash through tricky math homework, and — most challenging of all — discovering baby Jack-Jack’s unpredictable array of 17 superpowers, including laser vision, teleportation, and even turning into a tiny demon when angry.
Eventually, Helen discovers that the true identity of the Screenslaver is Evelyn Deavor, who resents superheroes, blaming them for her father’s death years earlier when he waited for “supers” instead of calling the police. Evelyn’s plan is to sabotage Winston’s pro-super campaign by using mind control to turn heroes into public enemies.
When Evelyn captures Helen and several other superheroes, it’s up to Bob, the kids, and their friend Frozone to save the day. The family teams up aboard the Deavors’ massive luxury ship, where Evelyn plans to launch a televised event to frame the supers. In a fast-paced climax, the Parrs work together — combining brains, brawn, and teamwork — to break the hypnosis, stop the ship, and expose Evelyn’s plan.
In the end, the heroes save the day, and public opinion finally turns in their favor. The world begins to see superheroes as a force for good again, and the Parr family proudly embraces both sides of their identity — as a loving family and as protectors of society.
“Incredibles 2” blends dazzling animation and dynamic action with heartfelt themes about family, equality, and trust. By flipping traditional gender roles and showing the challenges of parenthood alongside heroism, it delivers both laughs and emotional depth. Like its predecessor, the film celebrates the idea that true strength lies not just in superpowers — but in love, resilience, and the courage to do what’s right together.
