This poignant, modern fantasy adventure conjures a heartwarming tale of brotherhood and loss, as two elf siblings navigate a faded magical realm in a beat-up van, discovering that the most powerful spells are cast by unconditional love.

Onward

"Their quest beginneth."

29 February 2020 United States of America 102 min 7.6 (6,482)

Director: Dan Scanlon

Cast: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Mel Rodriguez

Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Adventure Brotherhood and Unconventional Family Grief, Loss, and Acceptance Magic vs. Modern Convenience Coming of Age and Self-Belief

Budget: $200,000,000

Box Office: $141,888,276

Onward — Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

The Pizza Realm Truck

The classic Pixar Pizza Planet truck is reimagined as the Pizza Realm delivery truck, visible in the background at the troll-manned toll bridge [2.1].

A113 Reference

Instead of a visual nod, the famous CalArts room number A113 is heard audibly over Officer Colt Bronco's police radio as 'A-113 in progress'.

Dorothea Williams Record

In Ian's room, a record by the Dorothea Williams Quartet can be seen. This was a sneak peek at Pixar's next film, Soul (2020), where Dorothea is a major character.

Triple Dent Gum

The pixie duster biker gang has a pack of Triple Dent Gum, referencing the catchy commercial jingle from Inside Out.

John Ratzenberger's Cameo

Pixar's traditional lucky charm voice actor plays Fennwick, the construction worker trying to tear down the historic fountain.

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