9 Funniest The Incredibles Moments, Ranked
The Incredibles is one of Pixar’s funniest films, and its best jokes come from a family that cannot quite hide who it is. Superheroes forced into ordinary lives, a baby with a secret and a designer who will not make capes all give the film a steady stream of laughs. This list counts down nine of the franchise’s funniest moments, so you can see which scenes earn their place.
Each entry explains what happens, why it earns its spot and why fans still bring it up. The moments come from both films, so you will see how the comedy shifts from the first story to the sequel, and which gags hold up best on a rewatch.
Pixar comedy works because the jokes come from character. The Parrs are funny because they are trying hard, and the supporting cast is funny because each character commits fully to their own quirks. The best moments mix broad gags with small, well-observed details. The comedy also gives the Parr family room to feel real, which is why the laughs keep landing.
Here is how I ranked them. I looked at how big the laugh is, how well the joke is set up, how strong the performances are and how often fans quote the scene. Some entries are full set pieces, while others are quick gags that land perfectly in the middle of a busier scene.
The films have moved between platforms over the years, so availability changes. In the US, the films have been on several services, but availability in the UK and elsewhere differs, so check your region before you press play. Use the notes in each entry to choose the moment you want to revisit first.
Think of this list as a map rather than a fixed menu. If your favourite moment is ranked lower than you would like, that is fine. The goal is to give you a clear starting point and a reason to revisit the scenes that made you laugh the hardest.
Whether you are a longtime Pixar fan or someone who only knows the famous lines, there is a moment here for you. Get comfortable, grab a snack and get ready to laugh your way through the family’s chaos. Let's start 👇
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Pixar’s family comedies work best when the jokes come from people trying to get through an ordinary day. The Incredibles uses that idea well, and it turns a simple domestic setting into a stage for some of the franchise’s most memorable gags. Read on for the ranking, starting with Dash and the dinner table and counting down to Edna Mode, the character most fans quote first.
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What Makes the Incredibles Comedy Work?
The comedy works because the family’s secret keeps creating awkward situations. Bob has to hide his life, Helen has to hide her stretching and the children have to hide their powers. Every time the family tries to act normal, the comedy comes from how badly they fail. You can read more about the franchise on Wikipedia.
The supporting cast matters too. Edna Mode, Frozone and the family all have strong comic voices, so the laughs come from several directions at once. That range is a big part of why the film still feels funny on a rewatch.
How the Comedy Builds Across the Films
The first film is built on the contrast between heroic ambition and ordinary life. Bob’s desk job, the family dinner and the Good Ol’ Days opening all show how the Supers are both admired and out of place. The comedy comes from people trying to be exceptional in a world that wants them to be average.
Incredibles 2 keeps that energy but shifts the focus. Edna’s suit upgrade for Jack-Jack and the family’s attempts to manage his powers give the sequel a new source of chaos. The jokes are still rooted in family life, and the film returns to the same warm, awkward tone that makes the franchise work.
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How to Choose Your Next Laugh
Start with the kind of comedy you enjoy. If you want big physical chaos, begin with the family dinner or Dash on the water. If you want quick, quotable lines, choose Edna Mode or Frozone’s supersuit line. The film overviews on IMDb and the character list on Wikipedia are useful if you want to check where each scene appears.
Then think about your mood. Some moments are best watched as quick clips, while others need the full context of the film to land. You can also explore Explore This Amazon Offer for more ways to stream the films while you decide.
1. Edna Mode Refuses to Make Capes
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Edna Mode is the fashion designer who makes super suits for the Supers. She refuses to design capes because they have caused fatal accidents, and her blunt, theatrical refusal is one of the franchise’s most quoted bits. Brad Bird’s performance turns a simple design rule into a running laugh, and her scenes are funny because she is so confident about her own taste.
Why it ranks here: It ranks first because it is the franchise’s most quoted comic bit, and it sets up Edna’s whole character.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans love the bluntness of the refusal and the way Edna’s confidence makes even a small rule funny.
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Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
2. Jack-Jack’s Powers Revealed When Syndrome Tries to Abduct Him
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Jack-Jack appears powerless for much of the first film, but when Syndrome tries to kidnap him, his powers emerge. The reveal is a sharp, surprising comic beat, because the baby who seemed harmless suddenly turns the situation upside down. Helen rescues him as he falls, and the scene plays the surprise for both laughs and thrills.
Why it ranks here: It ranks second because it is a big, surprising reversal, though the comedy depends on the tension of the kidnapping scene.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans enjoy the twist that a baby is far more dangerous than he looks, and the moment is widely remembered as one of the film’s biggest surprises.
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Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
3. Frozone Asking Where His Supersuit Is
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During a domestic argument with his wife, Lucius Best, Frozone, desperately asks where his supersuit is while a giant robot wrecks things outside. The argument and the chaos happening at the same time make the line funny, and Samuel L. Jackson delivers it with a wonderfully frantic energy. The moment is one of Pixar’s most quoted lines.
Why it ranks here: It ranks third because it is one of the film’s most quoted lines, though it is a short, quick gag rather than a full scene.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans love the timing and the contrast between a domestic squabble and a city in danger, and the line is often repeated by viewers.
Who should watch: Fans of quick, quotable gags. For another workplace-style comedy with sharp timing, see Best Characters From The Office, Ranked.
Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
4. The Good Ol’ Days Faux-Documentary Opening
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The film opens with a faux-documentary look at the Supers’ peak years. The grainy footage shows Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone in short interviews, and each character acts in a way that is both cool and slightly absurd. The scene builds the world, introduces the characters and hints at the challenges to come, all with a comic tone.
Why it ranks here: It ranks fourth because it is a clever opening that sets up the film’s tone, though it is more of a set-up than a punchline.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans appreciate how the opening makes the Supers feel like celebrities, and the mockumentary style is widely praised for its wit.
Who should watch: Fans of mockumentary-style comedy. For another ensemble with a documentary-like tone, see Best Sitcoms Like Superstore.
Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
5. Dash Running on Water
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Dash is a speedster who can run over water without sinking, though he is only as strong as an average 10-year-old. The image is a simple, visual joke that plays on the film’s heroic world. It is a small moment, but the gag captures the mix of power and childlike energy that makes Dash so much fun.
Why it ranks here: It ranks fifth because it is a sharp visual gag, but it is a single image rather than a full scene.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans enjoy the joy of the joke and the way it turns Dash’s speed into a simple, memorable comic image.
Who should watch: Fans of energetic kids and visual comedy. For another fast-paced comedy, see Best Sitcoms Like The Big Bang Theory.
Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
6. Edna Upgrades Jack-Jack’s Suit
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In Incredibles 2, Edna babysits Jack-Jack and upgrades his suit with sensors. The upgrade lets the family track him and control his powers remotely, which is a funny twist on a family worry about a baby with unpredictable abilities. Edna’s brisk, theatrical manner makes the scene a comic highlight.
Why it ranks here: It ranks sixth because it is a funny, practical comic scene, but its humour depends on the sequel’s set-up.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans like how Edna takes charge of the chaos, and the scene is widely praised for turning a parental problem into a comic set piece.
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Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
7. Bob Sneaks Out to Fight Crime
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While working as a claims adjuster, Bob moonlights as a vigilante with Frozone. The secret missions are funny because Bob is so clearly trying to get his old life back, and his excuses at home are a constant source of comedy. The scene shows Bob’s restlessness and his loyalty to Lucius at the same time.
Why it ranks here: It ranks seventh because it is a clear comic setup, though the laughs build over several scenes rather than one moment.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans relate to Bob’s midlife frustration, and the sneaking-out gags are a warm, funny look at a family man trying to be a hero again.
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Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
8. Bob Lifts the Dinner Table With One Hand
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At the family dinner, Bob is absorbed in his dead-end job while the family tries to act normal. In a quick moment of frustration, he lifts the entire dinner table with one hand. The gag is simple, but it captures the film’s blend of superhero power and domestic life, and Bob’s strength makes the ordinary scene suddenly absurd.
Why it ranks here: It ranks eighth because it is a strong physical gag, though it depends on the family dinner setting.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans enjoy how the scene turns a normal meal into a comic spectacle, and the image of a superhero lifting a table is widely remembered.
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Where to watch: Streaming availability varies by region, so check your local services before you press play.
9. Dash Speeds Around the Dinner Table
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The family dinner is a chaotic scene where Dash speeds around the table, Helen stretches to keep Dash and Violet in line, and Violet tries to vanish. Jack-Jack adds comedy while unaware of the chaos. The scene shows the family’s squabbles, with superpowers added, and the speed and stretching make it a lively set piece.
Why it ranks here: It ranks ninth because it is a busy, lively scene, but it is a little less focused than the sharper gags above it.
Why fans and critics value it: Fans enjoy the relatable family squabbles, and the scene is praised for turning ordinary sibling fights into superpowered comedy.
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Why the Family Scenes Are So Funny
Some of the funniest moments in The Incredibles happen when the family is at its most ordinary. A dinner table, a school run or a quiet evening at home becomes chaotic when superpowers leak into the scene. The comedy works because the characters are not trying to be funny. They are trying to keep the peace, and their powers make that much harder.
That tension gives the film its rhythm. The jokes come in waves, with a quick gag followed by a warmer moment, and the audience laughs as the family tries to pretend nothing is wrong. Even when the action moves to the city, the comic tone remains tied to the family’s everyday struggles.
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Final Thoughts
The Incredibles’ funniest moments show why the franchise still makes people laugh. From Edna Mode’s refusal to make capes to Bob lifting the dinner table, the jokes work because the characters are sharp and the family feels real. If you are new to the franchise, start with the first film, then move on to Incredibles 2 for the sequel’s new chaos.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the funniest Incredibles moment?
Edna Mode’s refusal to make capes is one of the most quoted bits, and it is a strong pick for the top spot.
Does Edna Mode make capes?
No. Edna refuses to design capes because they have caused fatal accidents.
When do Jack-Jack’s powers appear?
They appear when Syndrome tries to abduct him in The Incredibles.
What does Frozone say about his suit?
During a domestic argument, Frozone asks where his supersuit is.
Can Dash run on water?
Yes. Dash can run over water without sinking, although he is only as strong as an average 10-year-old.
What happens in the Good Ol’ Days opening?
The film opens with a faux-documentary look at the Supers’ peak years, with interviews from Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone.
Does Edna upgrade Jack-Jack’s suit?
Yes. In Incredibles 2, Edna upgrades his suit with sensors so the family can track and control his powers.
Does Bob sneak out to fight crime?
Yes. Bob moonlights as a vigilante with Frozone while working as a claims adjuster.
Where can I watch The Incredibles?
Availability varies by service and region, so check your local services before you press play.
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Yes. Our Pixar family-emotions guide is a good next read if you enjoy the films in this list.
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