Onward

An American computer-animated urban fantasy adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in 2020. Directed by Dan Scanlon, who previously helmed "Monsters University," the story is set in a world inhabited by mythical creatures where magic has gradually faded due to technological advancements. The main characters are two elf brothers, Ian (voiced by Tom Holland) and Barley Lightfoot (Chris Pratt), who live with their mother Laurel (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) in the suburbs. On Ian's sixteenth birthday, he receives a wizard's staff and a spell from their late father, intended to bring him back for one day. However, the resurrection attempt goes awry, resulting in only the lower half of their father materializing. The brothers embark on an exhilarating journey in Barley's van, named "Guinevere," to find the Phoenix Gem, an artifact that can complete the spell and allow them to fully reunite with their father. Along the way, they face various challenges, including encounters with mythical beings like the manticore Corey (Octavia Spencer), who aids them in their quest. The film delves into themes of family bonds, coming-of-age, and coping with loss, illustrating how the brothers strengthen their relationship and discover the true essence of magic in their world.