Even the biggest Pixar fans out there have likely missed a ton of cool things in the movies. The filmmakers are known to include all sorts of easter eggs and hidden aspects for viewers to spot. However, when you're so engaged in a story, it's hard to fully catch them the first time around.
That's part of what makes certain Pixar movies so rewatchable. Of course, there are also story elements that make others worth multiple viewings. On the other hand, there are also fantastic films from the studio that are not as rewatchable due to heavy emotion or because some plot twists aren't as effective when you know they're coming.
Turning Red (2022)
The most recent Pixar film is one that feels like it can only grow on you the more times you watch it. That's often the case when a story is centered around friendship rather than romance. Repeat viewings of Turning Red really hammer home how much Mei Lin's friends mean to her.
Another positive about this movie coming out so recently is that it continues the trend of Pixar productions only looking better and better. Seeing Turning Red again will help you truly appreciate how stunning this is from a visual standpoint.
A Bug's Life (1998)
On the flip side, A Bug's Life is a film that will not stand out for its visuals. They were great for the time but being over two decades old makes it so that aspect doesn't hold up so well. That being said, A Bug's Life still works as a rewatchable film for a handful of reasons.
First, it's actually one of the funnier Pixar movies which are always great to enjoy a few times over. It is also not one that is heavy on your emotions, meaning that it is easy to throw on and just have a good time with. It's also really interesting to see the way that Pixar movies have evolved over the years.
Inside Out (2015)
As noted, it can be difficult to watch films that make you cry multiple times but Inside Out is one of the rare exceptions. Although there are several scenes that will have audiences tearing up (especially Bing-Bong's sacrifice), there's still tons of fun to be had.
Also, while most Pixar flicks have easter eggs, it could be argued that Inside Out has the most hidden things to find that you likely missed the first time around. It also boasts one of the studio's most impressive voice casts and can set up you nicely to see the fantastic short film sequel.
Onward (2020)
It seems like Onward is one of the most unjustly overlooked movies in Pixar's catalog. It likely has a lot to do with when it was released, hitting theaters just before the COVID-19 pandemic, and being moved to Disney+ in a mostly quiet move that wasn't advertised much.
Like Turning Red, this feels like a movie that grows on you. A lot of viewers felt that it hadn't fully grabbed them throughout their first viewing, only for it all to come together in an emotional way at the end. Watching it again will allow you to see the little things that lead to that big moment in the climax.
Ratatouille (2007)
Not only is Ratatouille one of the most beloved Pixar movies ever, but it's also actually a hugely popular film in general. In fact, it is the most popular 2007 movie among Letterboxd users, regardless of genre, which is an impressive feat to pull off.
Ratatouille works on multiple viewings for again being a relatively light watch compared to some movies from the studio. It's also quite funny but an underrated aspect comes from the restaurant side of things. Food lovers everywhere can actually get some recipe ideas by watching this a few times.
Toy Story 2 (1999)
It can be difficult to watch Toy Story 3 again because as incredible as the movie is, that ending is kind of a gut punch that you may not want to feel again. There are some similarly sad scenes in Toy Story 2 but it's not quite on that level and what is there is much shorter.
There's also the fact that Toy Story 2 is legitimately hilarious. Things like Mr. Potato Head trying to avoid flirting with Barbie, the two Buzz Lightyears, Jessie's excitement, and Rex's obsession with fighting Zurg are all fun no matter how many times you've watched them.
Monsters Inc. (2001)
While most audience members have likely teared up at the sight of Boo finding an empty closet door when she looks for Sully, there are enough shenanigans in Monsters Inc. to keep you cracking up. For example, Mike Wazowski is one of the most hilarious characters in Pixar history.
Rewatching Monsters Inc. is also welcome when you're trying to get deeper into the franchise. Monsters University is an enjoyable sequel enhanced by the original and the Disney+ series Monsters at Work only adds to the delightful world set up by this film.
The Incredibles (2004)
While most early Pixar movies centered on ants, monsters, fish, and toys, The Incredibles went a different route. It focused on humans, though ones with superpowers. The end result ended up being one of the most well-received superhero films of all time.
That automatically makes it worth multiple viewings because it's interesting to see how this worked in an era before superhero movies were as big as they are today. You can also watch it ahead of the 2018 sequel and to hear endlessly quotable lines like, "Where is my super suit?"
Toy Story (1995)
The original Pixar feature film is still considered among its best. Toy Story is a lot like A Bug's Life in that the visual style looks pretty rough compared to what you get today but it will always be timeless because of the heartwarming story.
It's that story that makes viewers come back to this franchise. The introduction of iconic characters like Buzz and Woody will never be forgotten and at just over 80 minutes, it's the kind of quick watch you can do even when you don't have much time on your hands.
WALL-E (2008)
Although it was noted that friendship stories are usually easier to sit through again than romantic ones, WALL-E is one of the exceptions to the rule. The tale of love between WALL-E and EVE is one of the most gripping ever put on film by Pixar.
It is done with next to no dialogue, meaning that the audience has to pay extra attention. That means there are likely things about their relationship that you miss on the first showing. Plus, with so much wordless storytelling, many viewers appreciate it all more on repeat viewings.