Finding Nemo (franchise) "Finding Nemo" is the second highest-grossing film of 2003, behind "". It was the highest-grossing Pixar film, up until 2010 when "Toy Story 3" surpassed it. "Finding Dory" is the third-highest-grossing film of 2016, behind "Civil War" and "Rogue One". Finding Nemo is the 6th highest-grossing animated franchise and holds the highest average box office gross per film among all animated franchises in box office history ($983.8million) . Both films received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with the first film winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. It was a financial blockbuster as it grossed over $921 million worldwide. It is
Finding Nemo do some really cool stuff." Ann Hornaday of "The Washington Post" gave the film a positive review, saying ""Finding Nemo" will engross kids with its absorbing story, brightly drawn characters and lively action, and grown-ups will be equally entertained by the film's subtle humor and the sophistication of its visuals." David Ansen of "Newsweek" gave the film a positive review, saying "A visual marvel, every frame packed to the gills with clever details, "Finding Nemo" is the best big-studio release so far this year." Richard Corliss of "Time" gave the film a positive review, saying "Nemo, with its ravishing underwater