<P> The Incredibles is a 2004 American computer - animated superhero film written and directed by Brad Bird, produced by Pixar Animation Studios, and released by Walt Disney Pictures . The film follows a family of superheroes who are forced to hide their powers and live a quiet suburban life . Mr. Incredible's desire to help people draws the entire family into a battle with Syndrome, a former fan who now plots to wipe out all superheroes with his killer robot . </P> <P> Bird, who was Pixar's first outside director, developed the film as an extension of 1960s comic books and spy films from his boyhood and personal family life . He pitched the film to Pixar after the box office disappointment of his first feature, The Iron Giant (1999), and carried over much of its staff to develop The Incredibles . The animation team was tasked with animating an all - human cast, which required creating new technology to animate detailed human anatomy, clothing and realistic skin and hair . Michael Giacchino composed the film's orchestral score . </P> <P> The film premiered on October 27, 2004, at the BFI London Film Festival and had its general release in the United States on November 5, 2004 . The film performed well at the box office, grossing $633 million worldwide during its original theatrical run . The Incredibles was met with high critical acclaim, garnering high marks from professional critics, and provoking commentary on its themes . The film received the 2004 Annie Award for Best Animated Feature, along with two Academy Awards . It became the first entirely animated film to win the prestigious Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation . </P> <P> A sequel, The Incredibles 2, is scheduled for release on June 15, 2018 . </P>

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