Over the years, Disney and Pixar have created movies based around a variety of lovable creatures,
from princesses and frogs, to video game characters, to children's toys come to life when their
owners aren't looking.
For their newest release, Pixar has tapped into a character who previously played the
sidekick to a clown fish on the hunt for his missing son.
But, there are plenty of other characters from Disney and Pixar with their own story
to tell, just like Finding Dory.
Here are 10 Disney and Pixar sidekicks who deserve their own movie.
Bing Bong
There was plenty to laugh and cry at in Pixar's Inside Out, and one character who managed
to cause both reactions in audience members was Riley's imaginary friend Bing Bong.
The character has everything needed for a Pixar movie of his own: a theme song, an eccentric
personality, and a heartbreaking story.
Though Inside Out doesn't leave room for a sequel following Bing Bong, the imaginary
part-cat, part-elephant, part-dolphin creature could certainly lead a prequel film about
his time with Riley, and how their relationship changed as she got older.
Mushu & Cri-Kee
One of two companions to Mulan in the Disney movie surrounding her decision to join the
army in her father's place, Mushu and the lucky cricket are the comedic relief to the
heroine.
The Timon and Pumbaa to The Lion King's Simba, of sorts.
But, unlike Timon and Pumbaa who received their own movie in The Lion King 1 1/2, Mushu
and Cri-Kee haven't starred in their own Disney spinoff.
However, the characters are a perfect focus for a spinoff.
Whether they go on their own mission to save China or act as the Fa family's guardians
with another member of the house, Mushu and Cri-Kee deserve their own Disney movie.
Edna Mode
Although Frozone - or any number of fellow superheroes from The Incredibles - would easily
be able to sustain his own movie, Edna Mode could provide a departure from the typical
superhero story.
Instead, a movie following the fashion designer could focus on her unique side of the superhero
world, as the person in charge of creating and mending the heroes' super-suits.
With her demanding nature, her talent for working with special fabrics, and perhaps
some other hidden skills that weren't on display in The Incredibles, Edna could be the lead
in her own adventure.
Roz
When first introduced in Monsters, Inc., Roz seems to be a straightforward character: a
grouchy, no-nonsense worker to Mike and Sully's more complicated antics.
So, when Roz is revealed to be an undercover agent with the Child Detection Agency, viewers
are taken by surprise in the abrupt turnaround from boring coworker to mysterious secret
agent.
Considering Roz spent years undercover, and previously worked for the CDA prior to that
mission, there is still plenty that Pixar fans don't know about this particular monster
- and plenty of ground to cover in an entire movie dedicated to Roz.
Baymax
The healthcare robot devoted to making sure Hiro Hamada was safe and healthy quickly became
a scene-stealer in Disney's Big Hero 6.
Between Baymax having trouble understanding the complexities of humans and his silly disposition
when his battery is depleted, the character easily became a favorite among fans young
and old.
Plus, though he begins the film as Hiro's healthcare companion, Baymax becomes a hero
in his own right.
So, a Baymax-centric movie would a be perfect sequel or spinoff from Big Hero 6 - Disney
just needs to come up with a reason for Baymax to go on a solo mission.
Little Green Men
There are plenty of different characters from Pixar's three Toy Story movies who deserve
their own films - like Bonnie's toys Buttercup, Peas-in-a-pod, and Mr. Pricklepants.
But, some of the more mysterious characters who have shared the screen with Woody and
Buzz are the Little Green Men that the toys meet at Pizza Planet.
Other than their devotion to their claw god, we don't know much about these green aliens.
Given how Illumination's Minions have taken over pop culture, the world may be ready for
a movie all about Toy Story's Little Green Men.
Cogsworth & Lumière
Before Belle stepped into the Beast's castle and began to unravel the magic spell that
had been placed on the prince, those who populated the fortress were busy leading their own enchanted
lives.
From Cogsworth and Lumière to other members of the household like Mrs. Potts, Chip, and
the Wardrobe, the prince's castle was full of ordinary people stuck in an extraordinary
world.
So, what was life like in the castle before Belle arrived, or before the enchantress cast
the spell on the prince and everyone else in the household?
Cogsworth and Lumière, with their charming banter, could certainly sustain an entertaining
prequel all their own as they navigate the Beast's household prior to Belle's arrival.
Scuttle
Before Marlin, Nemo, and Dory led audiences on a new adventure through the big blue sea,
Ariel, Sebastian, and Flounder were the go-to ocean experts in The Little Mermaid.
But, when it came to knowledge of the land, they turned to Scuttle the seagull, whose
expertise of human objects is unparalleled - in it's ridiculousness of course.
The eccentric bird, with his penchant for coming up with unique names like dinglehopper
and snarfblatt, would be a fun guide through the human world in his own movie, perhaps
on his own quest to find a particularly intriguing object - like a spork.
Russell & Dug
After the first 10 minutes or so of Up effectively leaves everyone in the audience heartbroken,
the movie proceeds to build viewers back up through Carl's continued adventure after the
death of his wife and co-adventurer Ellie.
Along the way, Carl meeds Wilderness Explorer Russell and a dog with the ability to speak
named Dug.
Though Up seems to bring Carl's story to a close, Russell and Dug are only at the beginning
of their adventuring days.
What other Wilderness Explorer badges does Russell earn?
Does Dug ever catch a squirrel?
These questions could be answered in a Pixar movie completely devoted to these sidekicks
turned adventurerers.
Olaf
An enthusiastic snowman with a love of summertime and warm hugs, the character of Olaf easily
won over the hearts of viewers in Disney's Frozen.
The friendliest snowman in Arendelle was created by Elsa's magic as a friend for Anna, and
helps the younger princess rescue her sister from herself as well as the villainous Hans.
Though Frozen ends with Arendelle's magically-induced winter coming to an end and Elsa creating
a snowcloud to keep Olaf solid, there's still more story to tell with this happy snowman.
Perhaps he follows in Dory's footsteps and goes on a journey to find a family.
There are many sidekicks in the history of Disney animation who deserve their own movie,
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