Monsters, Inc. movies in order Monsters Inc. Marathon
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Monsters University - 2013
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(7.5)Monsters, Inc. movies in order
Pixar nights are a lot of fun to plan. Do you start with Monsters Inc. or Monsters University? No worries, we've got your back. Watching Monsters, Inc. in order makes the story more fun and gives you a better idea of what it was like back then. Whether you're bawling your eyes out with Mike and Sulley for the umpteenth time or discovering the scream canisters anew, this marathon is sure to be a heartwarming journey to Monstropolis. Grab your popcorn and your MU hoodie (we know you've got one), and join us for the ultimate Monsters Inc. movie marathon. Get ready to laugh, scream, and everything in between.
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Monsters University Movie 104 min. 2013A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.USER SCORE 7 -
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Monsters, Inc. Movie 92 min. 2001Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.USER SCORE 8
Monsters University
This is where it all starts. Monsters University, directed by Dan Scanlon and released by Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures, takes us back to the college days of Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan. Before they became the famous pair at Monsters Inc., they were rivals at school. Get ready for some friendly competition, some pretty intense games, and the OK fraternity (Oozma Kappa!). You'll also meet Dean Hardscrabble, voiced by the talented Helen Mirren, who'll be teaching you some tough lessons. This film is a real gem, it's funny, but it also has a warm heart. It gives you a little peek into how their friendship started. If you're into Pixar's classics, you'll love the detailed animation and inside jokes that fans of the franchise will get. It's college life with tentacles, scales, and CDA rules. Bonus points if you recognize Nathan Fillion's voice as Johnny Worthington, the quintessential frat-boy antagonist.
Monsters, Inc.
After Monsters University, it's time for the classic that started it all: Monsters, Inc., directed by Pete Docter in 2001. This film is a great example of Pixar's talent. It's got a cool idea, fear is an energy source, and it's got scream canisters and a door vault that opens to other worlds. Plus, the characters are funny and the story is heartwarming. Mike, voiced by Billy Crystal, and Sulley, voiced by John Goodman, are the top scarers at Monsters, Inc. factory. But when a human kid named Boo, voiced by Mary Gibbs, accidentally enters Monstropolis, chaos ensues. The film is both funny and touching. From Randall Boggs, the always creepy Steve Buscemi, to Roz's classic line, "I'm watching you, Wazowski," this film is jam-packed with memorable moments. Watching this after Monsters University ties everything together. The friendship between Mike and Sulley feels more genuine, their dynamics are clearer, and even their work routine gains depth. This film is the emotional heart of the franchise, and the door scene is still a legend.
Monsters at Work
If you thought the story ended with two films, think again. The Monsters Inc. timeline keeps going with the Monsters at Work series on Disney+. This series starts right where Monsters Inc. left off, showing the shift from fear to laughter in the factory, which leads to a whole new level of chaos. We follow Taylor Tuskmon, a young scare graduate who has to learn to make people laugh instead of scare them. Meanwhile, old friends like Mike and Sulley are in charge now, with plenty of hidden details for longtime fans. The series mixes workplace comedy with Pixar magic, making it the perfect finale to your marathon. Have you ever thought about whether the Child Detection Agency (CDA) has bureaucratic issues? Now you know.Plus, the episodes are short, so you can easily binge them as an epilogue to your movie night. Turn off the lights, get comfy, and let the monster madness continue.