<P> Incredibles 2 is a 2018 American 3D computer - animated superhero film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures . Written and directed by Brad Bird, it is the sequel to 2004's The Incredibles and second installment of the franchise . The plot picks up directly after the events of the first film and follows the Parr family as they balance regaining the public's trust of superheroes with their civilian family life, only to combat a new foe who seeks to turn the populace against all supers . The voice cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, Sarah Vowell and Samuel L. Jackson, who reprise their roles from the first film, while newcomers to the cast include Huckleberry Milner (replacing Spencer Fox), Bob Odenkirk, Catherine Keener and Jonathan Banks (replacing Bud Luckey). The film's score was composed by Michael Giacchino, who had worked on the music for the previous film . </P> <P> Following the success of The Incredibles, Bird expressed an interest in making a sequel, but held off development to direct and contribute to the production of other films . When it was confirmed in March 2014 that the sequel was in the works, Bird faced multiple challenges crafting the film, such as finding a way to distinguish the script from other films and television series produced within the superhero genre since the first film's release, as well as finding replacements for actors who portrayed several characters in the original . The film is dedicated to the memory of Pixar animator and voice actor Bud Luckey, who died in February 2018 . </P> <P> Incredibles 2 premiered in Los Angeles on June 5, 2018 and it was theatrically released in the United States on June 15, 2018, in Disney Digital 3 - D, Dolby Cinema and IMAX . The film received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised its animation, voice acting, humor, action sequences, and musical score, although some criticism was aimed at the story for being derivative of its predecessor . The film made $182.7 million in its opening weekend, setting the record for best debut for an animated film, and has grossed over $1 billion worldwide, making it the fourth highest - grossing film of 2018, as well as the third highest - grossing animated film of all - time and the 23rd highest overall . </P> <P> Three months after defeating Syndrome, the Incredibles pursue the Underminer . Although the villain robs the Metroville Bank and escapes, they manage to stop his out - of - control drill from destroying Metroville's City Hall with help from Lucius Best . However, the amount of collateral damage caused by the incident prompts the government to shut down the Superhero Relocation Program, leaving the Parr family without financial assistance from the head of the program, Rick Dicker . After learning that Violet's date Tony Rydinger knows her superhero identity, Dicker has that part of his memory wiped . That night, Lucius informs Bob and Helen of an offer presented to him by Winston Deavor, a superhero fan and the owner of DevTech, a telecommunications corporation . Winston and his sister Evelyn, the genius inventor behind DevTech technology, propose a publicity stunt to regain the public's trust in Supers . </P>

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