Fed up with the local masked crime fighters and superheroes, the people of Metroville have decided they can do without them. As a result, fifteen long years and several lawsuits later, once-popular super-strong defender Bob Parr and his exceptional elastomer-limbed wife Helen now lead an ordinary suburban life as civilians with their equally extraordinary three kids. However, a mysterious invitation jolts Bob into action. At last, for the first time in a long while, Mr Parr feels useful, free to do what he does best. But once more, the Earth is in danger. Can the long-forgotten Incredibles save the day?—Nick Riganas