Name Those Disney Leading Ladies (4)

[D] Riley Andersen | Inside Out 2 (2024) revisits hockey-loving Riley as she hits puberty; new emotions like Anxiety and Envy arrive, testing Joy's leadership in the growing mindscape.

[C] Dory | Finding Dory (2016) centers on amnesiac blue tang Dory recalling her parents; she crosses the Marine Life Institute with whale shark Destiny and octopus Hank.

[D] Violet Parr | In Pixar's 2004 superhero The Incredibles, teenager Violet Parr can turn invisible and produce force fields; she overcomes self-doubt to fight Syndrome alongside her family.

[C] Elastigirl | In Incredibles 2 (2018) Helen Parr takes center stage as Elastigirl; motorbike stunts, monorail saves and a Screenslaver villain let Mr. Incredible handle childcare alone.

[D] Princess Atta | Pixar's 1998 A Bug's Life features Princess Atta preparing to become ant queen; she reluctantly trusts inventor Flik to protect the colony from bullying grasshoppers.

[C] Boo | In Monsters, Inc. (2001) toddler Boo accidentally enters Monstropolis; her giggles melt scarer Sulley’s heart and inspire the factory to switch from screams to laughter.

[D] Colette Tatou | Ratatouille's 2007 Paris kitchen features chef Colette Tatou; she mentors Linguini and Remy, rides a scooter and insists on mastery of the five mother sauces.

[D] EVE | In Pixar's 2008 eco-fable WALL·E, probe EVE searches Earth for plant life; her blaster arm and directive contrast with her blossoming affection for WALL·E robot.

[C] Sally Carrera | In Cars (2006) town attorney Sally Carrera convinces Lightning McQueen to slow down; she promotes Radiator Springs’ Route 66 nostalgia with a Motor Speedway past.

[C] Cruz Ramirez | In Cars 3 (2017) trainer Cruz Ramirez becomes a racer; her mentorship and beach practice help Lightning McQueen adapt to rookies and defeat Jackson Storm.

[B] Mei Lee | Pixar's 2022 Turning Red depicts thirteen-year-old Mei Lee turning into a red panda when excited; boy band fandom collides with generational expectations in Toronto's Chinatown.

[C] Ember Lumen | 2023's Elemental imagines a city of fire, water, earth and air residents; fiery shopkeeper Ember Lumen falls for watery Wade and challenges immigrant family traditions.

[B] Giulia Marcovaldo | In Pixar's 2021 coastal coming-of-age Luca, human Giulia Marcovaldo befriends sea monster boys; she rides a fixed-gear bicycle and loves training for the Portorosso Cup.

[B] Bo Peep | In Toy Story 4 (2019) shepherdess Bo Peep returns as a lost toy; she drives a skunk-mobile wields staff and inspires Woody to embrace change.

[C] 22 | Pixar's 2020 Soul pairs band teacher Joe Gardner with cynical soul 22, who discovers earthly joys, jazz and mentor Moonwind before choosing a life finally.

[B] Jane | 2002's Return to Never Land follows Wendy's daughter Jane abducted by Captain Hook; her disbelief in fairies fades while adventuring with Peter and reuniting home.

[C] Melody | Ariel's daughter Melody longs for the ocean in 2000's Little Mermaid II; she steals her mother's necklace and meets villain Morgana, discovering her mermaid heritage.