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Have you ever wondered...
I explored these questions using a dataset of Pixar films, looking into box office earnings, ratings, awards, genres, and release trends. Here's what I found ?
? Which films have performed best at the box office? Did they have the highest budgets?
Among the top five highest-grossing Pixar films, all had a production budget of $200 million.
But that doesn’t mean high budgets always lead to huge box office returns. In several cases, lower-budget films outperformed more expensive ones, reminding us that storytelling, timing, and audience connection often play a bigger role than budget alone.
? Which films received the most awards? Are they also the best rated?
The five most awarded Pixar films — Coco, Soul, The Incredibles, Toy Story 3, and Up — are all among the highest-rated, each with an average score above 80 across several review platforms.
This shows a strong alignment between critical acclaim and industry recognition.
? How do sequels compare to their originals?
Out of 9 sequels that Pixar has produced, 7 of them earned significantly more at the box office than their original films. This indicates that while sequels often bring in bigger earnings, it's not guaranteed for every franchise.
Have genres and ratings evolved over time?
Over the last 20 years, Pixar's genre themes have remained consistent, continuing to explore family, adventure, and emotional storytelling.
However, there's been a shift in film ratings. In the most recent decade (2015–2024), there’s been a noticeable rise in PG-rated films, while G-rated films have declined sharply.
This trend is essentially a reversal of the pattern observed between 2005–2014, suggesting changing audience expectations and industry standards.
Questions This Analysis Sparked
Analyzing this data left me wondering:
Pixar films continue to set benchmarks for storytelling, visual innovation, and emotional impact. While budgets and sequels play a role, data shows that success isn't one-dimensional. By looking at earnings, ratings, awards, and trends over time, we can start to understand what makes a Pixar film memorable — or wildly successful.
Tools used: Microsoft Excel
Data source: Maven Analytics
Thanks for reading! Feel free to share your thoughts or favorite Pixar movie in the comments ?
- What kind of Pixar films earn the most worldwide?
- Do the highest-rated films also win the most awards?
- Are sequels more profitable than their originals?
- Has the type of stories Pixar tells changed over time?
- And what about film ratings—have they evolved?
I explored these questions using a dataset of Pixar films, looking into box office earnings, ratings, awards, genres, and release trends. Here's what I found ?
? Which films have performed best at the box office? Did they have the highest budgets?
Among the top five highest-grossing Pixar films, all had a production budget of $200 million.
But that doesn’t mean high budgets always lead to huge box office returns. In several cases, lower-budget films outperformed more expensive ones, reminding us that storytelling, timing, and audience connection often play a bigger role than budget alone.
? Which films received the most awards? Are they also the best rated?
The five most awarded Pixar films — Coco, Soul, The Incredibles, Toy Story 3, and Up — are all among the highest-rated, each with an average score above 80 across several review platforms.
This shows a strong alignment between critical acclaim and industry recognition.
? How do sequels compare to their originals?
Out of 9 sequels that Pixar has produced, 7 of them earned significantly more at the box office than their original films. This indicates that while sequels often bring in bigger earnings, it's not guaranteed for every franchise.
Have genres and ratings evolved over time?Over the last 20 years, Pixar's genre themes have remained consistent, continuing to explore family, adventure, and emotional storytelling.
However, there's been a shift in film ratings. In the most recent decade (2015–2024), there’s been a noticeable rise in PG-rated films, while G-rated films have declined sharply.
This trend is essentially a reversal of the pattern observed between 2005–2014, suggesting changing audience expectations and industry standards.
Questions This Analysis SparkedAnalyzing this data left me wondering:
- Why do some high-budget films underperform at the box office?
- Can a low-budget Pixar film match the success of top earners like Toy Story 3?
- What makes a sequel more successful than its original?
- What’s driving the decline in G-rated content?
Pixar films continue to set benchmarks for storytelling, visual innovation, and emotional impact. While budgets and sequels play a role, data shows that success isn't one-dimensional. By looking at earnings, ratings, awards, and trends over time, we can start to understand what makes a Pixar film memorable — or wildly successful.
Tools used: Microsoft Excel
Data source: Maven Analytics
Thanks for reading! Feel free to share your thoughts or favorite Pixar movie in the comments ?