3 Reasons We Don’t Need ‘Ratatouille 2’ and Are Better Off Without The Sequel

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The generation that grew up watching Stuart Little’s adventure was treated to a more mature story about a walking, talking rat when Pixar gave audiences Ratatouille

. The movie, featuring a rodent’s dream of becoming a chef, was a masterpiece no one expected—and that is how it went on to become one of animation’s all-time favorite classics. Recently, chatter about a sequel has been creating buzz, with film insider Jeff Sneider also commenting in affirmation on it.

Well, as tempting as the idea of Ratatouille 2

sounds, here is why it is best if the recipe is avoided.

The first movie is perfect as it is and has an impeccable ending

The original Ratatouille

delivered an ending that not many modern-day films succeed with. The movie crafted a near-perfect blend of humor and heart, ensuring a satisfying conclusion to Remy as he achieved his dream of donning the chef’s hat against all odds. Secondary characters like Linguini and Anton Ego also tied their respective loose ends into a perfect bow, completing their own character arcs.

With the kind of narrative closure the 2007 title delivered, a follow-up seems unwarranted, with a risk of unraveling the seamless plot knit. This is not the first time such concerns have surfaced—Quentin Tarantino famously denounced another Pixar favorite

over the same issue. For documentation, Patton Oswalt voices Remy the rat alongside an ensemble cast featuring Lou Romano, Peter O’Toole, Ian Holm, and more. It would be great if the movie’s screen unit could impart their own takes on the matter. 

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Despite the argument above, if Pixar seals a Ratatouille

sequel, its recent track record with second acts does not paint a positive picture.

Pixar has a bad track record with sequels

In the cinematic era where fresh IPs have become a rare commodity, Pixar has not done much to help the audiences. The celebrated animation house, like other leading Hollywood studios, has focused on grabbing easy cash by rolling out sequels and spin-offs (Cars 2, Cars 3,

and Lightyear

), but their box office performance has not been exactly encouraging. Regardless, the studio has Toy Story 5, Coco 2

, and more follow-ups planned.

Though Pixar reserves all rights to attempt to squeeze gold from its most successful features, in doing so, it should handle fans’ sentiments with utmost care. With the latter aspect weighing down Ratatouille 2

by no greater margin, it sounds safe for Pixar to save itself the trouble.

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Discussing the creative challenge is once again imperative in Ratatouille

 2’s case, as recreating the charm of the original is daunting in every sense.

The underdog story of the rat in the kitchen is likely impossible to recreate

The core of Ratatouille

lies in its originality—a rat, shunned by humans for its presence in the kitchen, making the very space its turf against all odds. The story was both whimsical and realistic, blending themes of passion, grit, and acceptance of identity. It is this heartfelt premise, told in a bedtime story manner, that made the film unforgettable. Trying to replicate Remy’s journey risks undermining what made it distinguished in the first place.

With all said, one can see how Ratatouille

is not the kind of story that demands continuation. While sequels might work for some franchises, Ratatouille

, in all its right, was always a polished dish. A reinvented recipe risks upsetting patrons more likely than not.

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Do you think Ratatouille

needs a sequel? Tell us what you think in the comments!

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