In this 2018 animated superhero sequel, Elastigirl takes center stage to fight crime while Mr. Incredible manages the Parr family, including baby Jack-Jack's emerging powers. What is this film?

The 2018 animated superhero sequel that sees Elastigirl stepping into the spotlight to combat crime while Mr. Incredible navigates the challenges of domestic life and the unpredictable emergence of baby Jack-Jack's many powers is Incredibles 2 (Review). This highly anticipated film picks up immediately after the events of its 2004 predecessor, thrusting the Parr family back into action. With superheroes still deemed illegal, Helen Parr, also known as Elastigirl, is recruited for a public relations campaign to improve the image of Supers, leading her on a thrilling mission against the mysterious villain Screenslaver.

While Elastigirl is out saving the world, Bob Parr, or Mr. Incredible, takes on the role of stay-at-home dad, a task he quickly discovers is far more challenging than fighting supervillains. His primary domestic concern becomes managing the unpredictable and rapidly developing array of superpowers exhibited by baby Jack-Jack, which range from spontaneous combustion to teleportation and laser eyes. Mr. Incredible's struggles with parenthood, combined with Violet's teenage angst and Dash's math homework, provide much of the film's humor and heartwarming family dynamics.

Directed by Brad Bird, who also helmed the original, Incredibles 2 was praised for its animation, humor, and action sequences. The film arrived 14 years after the first installment, a gap Bird deliberately chose to ensure he had a compelling story to tell, focusing on the family dynamic rather than simply cashing in on the superhero genre. Upon its release, it garnered positive reviews and became a massive commercial success, earning over $1.2 billion worldwide and setting a record for the best opening weekend for an animated film.