22 vs. Earth
22 vs. Earth
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Expert review
"22 vs. Earth" is an 18-minute Pixar animated short film serving as a prequel to "Soul", set entirely in the Great Before, a pastel-colored realm where souls wait before going to Earth. The tone is light, whimsical, and consistently warm, with no frightening imagery or physical violence of any kind. The only emotionally notable element is the gentle loneliness felt by 22 as she watches her friends leave one by one, a mild bittersweet feeling that very young children may sense without fully processing. These brief melancholic moments are always handled with humor and tenderness, never weighing heavily on the story. This short can be watched very comfortably by families with young children, and parents may use the film's gentle closing question about the meaning of life as a sweet and easy conversation starter.
Synopsis
Set before the events of ‘Soul’, 22 refuses to go to Earth, enlisting a gang of 5 new souls in attempt of rebellion. However, 22’s subversive plot leads to a surprising revelation about the meaning of life.
Difficult scenes
22's growing loneliness: throughout the short, each of the five souls recruited by 22 finds their spark and leaves for Earth, leaving 22 increasingly alone. This repeated sense of being left behind, though handled with lightness and humor, may resonate emotionally with sensitive children or those who have experienced separations. The tone remains gentle and non-traumatic, but parents may want to be available to reassure a child who asks questions about friendship or being left alone.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Short film
- Year
- 2021
- Runtime
- 9m
- Countries
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Kevin Nolting
- Main cast
- Tina Fey, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Micah Chen, Adela Drabek, Aiyanna Miorin, Karee Ducharme, Samantha Ho, Azriel Dalman, Juliana Alcaron
- Studios
- Pixar
Content barometer
Violence
0/5
None
Fear
0/5
None
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
0/5
None
Narrative complexity
0/5
Simple
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
"22 vs. Earth" is an 18-minute Pixar animated short film serving as a prequel to "Soul", set entirely in the Great Before, a pastel-colored realm where souls wait before going to Earth. The tone is light, whimsical, and consistently warm, with no frightening imagery or physical violence of any kind. The only emotionally notable element is the gentle loneliness felt by 22 as she watches her friends leave one by one, a mild bittersweet feeling that very young children may sense without fully processing. These brief melancholic moments are always handled with humor and tenderness, never weighing heavily on the story. This short can be watched very comfortably by families with young children, and parents may use the film's gentle closing question about the meaning of life as a sweet and easy conversation starter.
Synopsis
Set before the events of ‘Soul’, 22 refuses to go to Earth, enlisting a gang of 5 new souls in attempt of rebellion. However, 22’s subversive plot leads to a surprising revelation about the meaning of life.
Difficult scenes
22's growing loneliness: throughout the short, each of the five souls recruited by 22 finds their spark and leaves for Earth, leaving 22 increasingly alone. This repeated sense of being left behind, though handled with lightness and humor, may resonate emotionally with sensitive children or those who have experienced separations. The tone remains gentle and non-traumatic, but parents may want to be available to reassure a child who asks questions about friendship or being left alone.