Which Phineas and Ferb Movie is Better? 

It's been two years - I'd like to issue an apology to Snipple animation - they were actually the ones who worked on the final, beautiful 3rd of the film. It was likely Yearim who did the animation for the 1st 3rd of the film, on which my thoughts haven't changed. I plan to be more careful attributing credit in the future, as even though I don't definitively say it's Snipple here, it's been taken as fact throughout the community, and I feel partially responsible.

There can only be one "Phineas and Ferb: The Movie" the ultimate Phineas and Ferb adventure, with a quintessential plot line and perfect character moments, with it's high-stakes and it's truely Grand Adventure, it has to capture the essence of Phineas and Ferb better than anything before or since. It is of course: "Summer Belongs to You."

I've always love Phineas & Ferb The movie across the 2nd Dimension because this shows A true Evil Doof and Phineas and Ferb knowing their pet Perry is a secret agent was a scene I'll never forget!❤👍😎🌟

I think the reason why ATSD is so much better is because it explores everything that could never happen/wasn’t ALLOWED to happen in a regular episode. Phineas and ferb discover Perry’s secret. Doof takes over the tristate area. Isabella finally expresses her feelings to phineas. It finally gives the audience everything we’ve been waiting for.

My big problem with CATU is that I feel like the concept I was sold on was 'interactions between characters that we didn't see a lot of together on in the show' - having Candace and Vanessa kidnapped together, or Doof working with the kids. But aside from the Doof and Isabella plot, we never really get to see that because the movie separates those groups of characters early on, in favor of the groups we're used to seeing. 2nd Dimension did something really unique, giving us a plot that the show never could have, while CATU feels a lot more like a typical episode extended to movie length. Also CATU really should have had Stacy involved with Perry's plot.

Across the Second Dimension no contest. Candace Against the Universe is good but it's too similar to the Queen of Mars episode. The first song Such a Beautiful Day and Us Against the Universe are addicting though.

Something I love about 2D Doofenshmirtz is how he's a *huge* parallel to the original,like with his backstory,for instance. Doofenshmirtz didn't just have a tragic backstory. He had tragic backSTORIES. And he still ended up as a low-ranking villain (And eventually gave up evil) 2D Doof,on the other hand,literally lost a toy train,and went full evil scientist Hitler. *I love this show so much*

I love both of the movies but I’d say 2nd dimension was just better over all. Candace against the universe was also great!

If I had a Nickel for every time Disney made a Phineas and Ferb movie, I would have 2 Nickels, which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.

Hearing that across the 2nd dimension came out in 2011 hit me with 50 points psychic damage

Only one thing I forgot to say - Phineas's eyebrows are ELITE in Candace Against the Universe. Mad props to the board artists for giving us premium Phineas eyebrow content

Candace against the universe feels like a special and that's it, not like a movie, the stakes don't matter since we know the ending, the characters are mostly already developed and the struggle Candace faces is the same she had when she went to Mars, it's great fun but it isn't as impactful as it could have been had it released before the show ended

As a kid and seeing the 2nd dimension for the first time on Disney channel I was surprised to see Phineas and Ferb seeing Perry as an agent

10:56 They really underestimated how popular Phineas and Ferb still is. They play the reruns non stop on Disney XD.

Yeah, I’d have to go with Across the 2nd Dimension has the better movie. Candace Against the Universe is good, but the first one is just more iconic and nostalgic. Also, I fully binge watched Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure and LOVED it!

The fact that the Nickel meme is used outside of Phineas and Ferb is how you know that movie popped off more

33:05 well, even though it still bugged me whenever I watched the movie on TV, at least it was understandable because there was a commercial break. But they really should’ve cut that out on Disney+, because without commercials it feels really weird to see the scene repeated immediately.

While objectively Across The Second Dimension is the better movie, I always felt a special connection to Candace Against The Universe. It’s emotional journey is so perfect, I can forgive all of its flaws. Also Us Against The Universe is literally my favorite song of all time so there’s that.

24:54 "Buford says something funny here" made me laugh *so* much actually this whole scene did Phineas and ferb's 4th wall breaks are some of the best jokes in the whole series

I’ve only seen Candace Against The Universe once but I remember I really didn’t like the running gags going on for so long And for the marketing, they actually did air the videos for Such A Beautiful Day and We’re Back on Disney Channel a lot, but I do agree the promotion for Across The 2nd Dimension was better And since you brought it up: the song All The Convoluted Reasons We Pretend To Be Divorced from the sequel episode is so great 😂😂😂

Robot Riot felt like Endgame for me as a kid seeing all those things come together

I think Phineas & Ferb the movie across the 2nd Dimenstion is still the best and the battle with Evil Doof and the songs are outstanding so I hope there will be a video about the teenage mutant ninja turtles!

Before I even watch the video, I just wanna say that I love how professional and official you are when it comes to cartoons and movies. Your analysis is always great, you cover all the points a fellow cartoonist wants to hear, and your humor is great. Also... ROBOT RIOT REPRESENT

The secondary design of the 2nd dimension poster was the cover of the book that was released alongside the movie

The alternate dimension perry is a reference to the borg from star trek, so it's the whole second dimension since it's a lot like star trek's mirror universe, and it's not surprising since Dan, the p&f co-creator, is a huge trek fan.

Across the 2nd Dimension always will be my favorite. I mean, Multiversal Shenanigans are what I love! (Also why No Way Home is Top 3 Spider-Man movies)

i didn't notice the animation differences too much when watching CATU but now that you've pointed them out it's painfully obvious. i remember thinking that the lines were too thick in the beginning of the movie, but i didn't notice how STIFF the animation was. now if you'll excuse me, i'm off to watch Across the Second Dimension again-

I remember watching Across the 2nd Dimension ad a kid. Stayed up late with my dad to see it. Loved it as a kid and still today

I will always believe that across the second dimension is the superior movie!

I remember when this came out, my divorced dad was coming to pick us up and it usually is a long drive to his house. But we waited so long for it to come out, so my dad was nice enough to drop us off at our grandmothers house just so we could all watch it together. We really cared about this movie. We used to hype up all these phineas and ferb specials. Especially the episode where they got busted. We would all get together with popcorn.

Also I feel like Across the 2nd Dimension really showcases what P&F is about. Like it's packed full of the action but also the comedy of the actual show that again, it feels like an extended episode. P&F: Candace against rhe Universe doesn't feel like a P&F movie? Like it's fine as a movie but doesn't really feel like it's P&F? If you know what I mean?

I really enjoyed both movies, but I think Across the 2nd Dimension is the better one in the end. After watching them the first few times, I actually liked CATU a bit more, but things somehow turned later on. At2D became my ultimate comfort movie, it's probably my most watched movie so far (and I've only seen it for the first time in October or November 2020), and it always helps me when I'm not feeling so well. This may probably due to the fact that 2nd Dimension Doofenshmirtz is my all-time favourite character (even though he certainly did bad things and I don't condone his actions). I'm not even Sure how that happened, when I first watched the movie I actually found him kinda annoying, but somehow he just stole my heart

I remember watching the 2nd Dimension when it came out and I still remember almost everything. I also watched Candace Against the Universe when it came out and I hardly remember anything. The 2nd Dimension also made me extremely emotional during the resolution because i truly cared about the main characters. Compared to the 2nd movie where I felt like the feel and emotions was all off from the original TV show.

Us Against the Universe has been my jam for almost two years.

25:24 - 28:14, AKA, "Dan, your Family Guy roots are showing"

Phineas and Ferb Across the 2nd dimension was special to me because PandF was my favorite back in my childhood and is nostalgic everytime I watch it. On the other hand Candace vs The Universe marked the return of my favorite show after 6 long years and I got to see my favorite characters once again. So for me I enjoy Across the 2nd Dimension more and i agree that each has its own merits, but nothing can beat the feeling of nostalgia.

I can see why 2nd Dimension is more appealing to y'all who never stopped watching Phineas & Ferb, but Candace Against the Universe really struck a chord with me. It seems to have been written with the understanding that most of its viewers know the basic plot structure of a Phineas and Ferb episode and vaguely remember certain details, but just haven't seen it in a while--which I appreciated, because that is exactly my deal. Also, I tend to value the emotional core of a story a lot higher than anything else. Candace's arc felt way more real to me than the whole "my pet has betrayed me" thing. Although maybe I'm biased, I too am a woman with depression.

I feel sorry for y’all, if anybody says Candace against the Universe is the better one 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

Across the 2nd dimension inspired mutiverse of madness and you can't change my mind

Like I love both films. But I feel if Candace against the univers got more marketing than just on Dan's TikTok it would of gotten more points and stuck with people more. Plus Candace against the universe was made during Covid so it was judged a bit harshly

My favorite comedic line in against the universe is the axeinator

there may be too many jokes that go in for too long, but then again, the scene in teacher feature where Scott is dancing might be my favorite Milo joke ever soooo

So here's my take: Poster: Universe Trailer: 2nd D, because I found it more epic Marketing: 2nd D Story: 2nd easily Characters (original): Universe Characters (new): 2nd D Animation: This may be surprising, but Universe. Sure, the first act doesn't looks off and asteroid field looks bad, but I like all the other CGI and how it actually looks like a movie. Comedy in general: 2nd D Emotional journey: This is a close one, but 2nd D. I'm sorry, but I just couldn't feel bad for Candace. Pacing: 2nd D Edit: Okay, let me elaborate. I like the pacing for the first movie more because the second movie is an hour and 20 minutes long, but Doof and the gang don't even get to Feeblaoot until 26 minutes in, and we're only on the planet for about 45 minutes, not counting the sections with Doof and Vanessa. Cut potential: I really don't know 🤷‍♂️ The score: Universe Songs: 2nd D Yeah, the winner is the first movie, and I still would have preferred it even if the second movie won.

It’s really hard for me to pick between the two movies, truth be told. I mean, on the one hand, I did appreciate Candace Against the Universe for having a more cinematic feel to the story, which I would argue matters heavily for a “The Movie” movie. Like, take any of the What’s New Scooby Doo era Scooby movies- they really just felt like extended What’s New episodes mostly compared to the likes of Zombie Island or even SCOOB. But on the other hand, Across the Second Dimension does feel like it’s a bit more consistent throughout, and a consistent level of quality really goes a long way for a “The Movie” movie. I do think I’d ultimately agree Across the Second Dimension is better… but what if both use the “The Movie” moniker because it’s a big meta joke about how everyone forgot the first movie happened in universe!? …Nah, but that was a funny little idea I had when thinking of the reset button the first movie hit.

AT2D is better for the sole fact that it has a much more interesting plot and deals with BIG things we’d never seen before. CATU just doesn’t seem to hit much new ground. The villain just turning on a whim absolutely blows in it, in AT2D it makes sense knowing the irrationality of the character and how it’s been set up earlier in the film, rather than just spouting the message to them and that just instantly doing it, while also being out of character. AT2D also has a pretty fine emotional beat seeing as the not being able to communicate actually makes sense rather than direct misunderstanding of two language using adults. There also felt like real stakes in AT2D. Brainwashing/body replacement, killer robots, literal death chambers filled with lava, etc. And finally, the finale just has much more to it. Like, sure the side characters don’t get too much focus throughout the film. But at the end we see like, everyone we’ve met throughout the show with a song by the band we’ve know throughout the show. It just meshes so well and is a logical climax. The us against the universe song is fine, but it doesn’t feel as good or actiony as robot riot, and the way it plays out just feels way more cheesy with everyone walking together side by side in choreography. It just really embodies “what a fun little romp” as if there’s no real danger. Like at least the song with slash is a non canon credits song. I also feel like almost all the stuff CATU has that beats AT2D, is only because of modern times and hindsight. -The trailer better? The old trailer fit a less artful time with bombastic narrators and such. -better poster: hindsight -better score: hindsight -pacing: no commercials/hindsight CATU isn’t bad per say, but it’s just not a story that embodies the show like AT2D does

The fact I don't understand is after the end of Phineas and Ferb's The 2D Dimension, in another season of Phineas and Ferb Perry was still with them and they never forget about being the engineer or never forget about their pet after they memory being erased by the inator

What's great about AT2D is that it feels like a jump the shark moment WITHOUT jumping thr shark. How many of us expected in 2011 for a PnF story around the biggest what if in the series. Certainly, they would save it for the finale, right? Nope.

Candice against the universe looks like a flash animation

Snipple was definitely animating in PowerPoint

Here’s my case for Candace against the universe. The characters and running gags and songs are what MAKES Phineas and Ferb and I think that Candace against the universe does a better job with that by a long shot. I also love Buford and baljeet and they felt like such an afterthought in the second dimension.

38:53 in my opinion, Candace Against the Universe isn’t nearly as memorable as Across the 2nd Dimension or the other hour-long specials from the show. I can remember way more from episodes like Night of the Living Pharmacists, Last Day of Summer, and even OWCA Files.

as much as I liked Both Phineas and Ferb Movies I'd feel like Across the 2nd Demension did it better with it's Story and Comedy

I like how you added the "Our Movie is Better than Yours" song

I love both but the first movie is better. But it doesn’t mean that the second one is bad too. Both are great but the first one just better

I didn’t even know there was second movie. I remember loving across the 2nd dimension as a kid, and the game too.

I remember when Phineas and Ferb across the 2nd dimension came out. Yes I was young, but at least I could watch it on Disney Channel before Instagram or Vine even existed.

I was gonna tell you about your Cliptastic Countdown video then I saw it there. Glad you haven't forgotten about it!

I never realized till now that Summer Belongs To You was NOT A MOVIE??? I remember so much more with that one (45-min) episode than these two movies combined which is kinda weird. Even the song itself was top tier.

I liked CATU, but I'm really gonna have to go with 2nd dimension. Not because of nostalgia, but also because they made Phineas & Ferb find out about Perry's secret identity (and then they 'work' together, which is wholesome) and I like how they made Candace a leader fighter(?) I would've never imagined her like that, lol. So 2nd dimension is the one.

Not gonna lie after watching this I'm gonna watch these movies back to back

Growing up as a huge fan of this show and watching every single episode and all content that i could (and being absolutely devastated when it ended), i love both movies but for very different reasons. To me CATU felt like just a normal (but longer) episode of the show- which i absolutely adored solely based on the fact that the movie came out years after the show had ended and the nostalgia and happiness of there being a new episode of the show is incomparable. Watching this movie for the first time made me feel like a kid again and that the show never ended, i was probably smiling the whole time and definitely cried at the end not wanting it to be over. 2nd dimension is truly the best in terms of being an actual movie, as the story and songs are far superior (summer and where do we begin is iconic) I love the huge action scene so much seeing so many callbacks to all the episodes, and seeing the characters act differently then normal is refreshing and adds a lot to the uniqueness and charm to the movie. i will always prefer watching 2nd dimension to CATU in terms of replay value, as there are plenty of normal episodes of the show that i would prefer to watch over CATU. So overall i’m grateful that both movies exist- 2nd dimension for the story and how different it is from the normal show, and CATU for bringing me back to this incredible word that i love so much and to a simpler and happier time.

Honestly did not know the Candace movie existed.

Yeah, I voted for the 2nd dimension myself, and I don't remember ever seeing the trailer for it, but I do remember the ads for it, and being really hyped when it was announced. 😆

43:52 honestly, I think they should’ve kept that title. “The Phineas and Ferb Movie: Candace Against the Universe” It still sorta makes it sound like “*The*” definitive movie, but it also works as just a description like “the P&F movie, Candace Against the Universe” in the same way that you might say “the P&F special, Summer Belongs to You” or “the P&F finale, Last Day of Summer”. But “Phineas and Ferb The Movie” makes it sound more official.

Look I watched a ton of Phineas and Ferb back when it was at its peak. And I basically watched all of Disney Channel’s other shows in one way or another so I was used to their commercial break structure. I don’t remember that specific trailer airing but they were building up hype basically all summer and a lot of those clips were in the commercials promoting the movie that aired constantly. So in a way I still sorta had an idea of the plot from that.

I might start a band callled Buford's Canoe.

Great video! You should compare Mission Marvel and the Star Wars special next!

Across the second dimension is probably a top 5 disney channel original movie. It's arguably the best Disney channel original cartoon movie

"Across the second dimension" will always be my favourite Phineas and Ferb movie because of the game on psp but songs in the new movie are just incredible

Both are amazing EVERY TIME I WATCH across the second dimension I always cry at the ending but I don’t like either one more I think their both amazing

I'd say the pacing flows better for Candace Against The Universe since it's about 84 minutes while Across The Second Dimension is around 76 minutes.

This is my new favorite video from you!!

This is the most invested I've seen a person in Phineas and Ferb, and I love it

I saw your Shaggy & Scooby-Doo video and enjoyed it, same for the Amphibia reanimated video, but for some reason it took me until the end of this video to realize that all three videos were by the same person lol

I think i know why that prahse 2 times Maybe in the tv maybe there was a ad and then when it came back phineas said the same thing

During the second dimension, I actually cried the first time I saw perry walk away from them. I was around 4 or 5 watching it, and I just remember ugly crying.

Wait, if both have "The Movie" in it.... That means... they were both one whole movie combined...

Amazing video on both movies! I would have to agree though that Phineas & Ferb Across the 2nd Dimension is the movie. I think Candace Against the Universe is more for nostalgia purposes because of the series ending in 2015. It brings back so many memories from the series. Songs in the movies I would have to say 2nd Dimension has amazing songs while Candace Against the Universe feels more like nostalgic songs. Overall, both movies are great in their own way but it’s a no brainer that 2nd Dimension was the winner.

Didn't they also cut the Milo cameo at the end, too? I would have loved to see that. Also, 100% agree with you on Us Against the Universe. I prefer the songs as a group from ATSD, but Us Against the Universe is the best thing they've ever done (and that's saying something).

Interestingly, after watching halfway through, if there was a sponsor I wouldn't skip ahead. You're going so into detail and showing us so many clips that it just feels like it's the right thing to do. Nice video.

I love how when I see this in my suggested, I just see your channel name underneath and I feel like the video's question was already kind of answered by your name lol

I’m gonna be honest I am biased and that is why I like Candace against the universe so much. As an older sister the role Candace plays is so relatable on a spiritual level yet it has that unrealistic cartoony aspect to it that I love.

Candace Against the Universe was great but nothing can really touch how magnificent Across the 2nd Dimension was. There's a reason it was the highest rated telecast on basic cable for a while.

Across the 2nd dimension is a certified hood classic I don't think I caught the original premiere but I remember catching a rerun and loving it and looking back I can say 2nd dimension is still good

Honestly, I think ATSD is a little overrated. It makes for a fantastic episode, but is flawed as a movie. CATU is better at being an actual film, and feels more representative of what P&F as a franchise is all about.

Why can't both movies be "Phineas and Ferb the Movie"? Like, there's a dozen of Pokémon movies that are called "Pokémon the Movie", so clearly there can coexist multiple films called "[FRANCHISE] the Movie".

23:48 then no matter how many times I watch this it still gets a chuckle out of me

I think Phineas & Ferb the movie across the 2nd Dimension is great and funny and Dan and Swampy really bring the humor and heart to Phineas and Ferb!🥰🤣❤💞🤖

The 2nd Dimention, I've been watching you before Candice Against The Universe came out waiting for a "VS" now it's finally here. YES !!!

Phineas hand Ferb The Movie Across the 2nd Dimension set up the best villain in the series, had one of the most amazing plots ever, and has a special place in my heart among animated classics like The Lion King, Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker, and Bolt.

Well, I appreciate both movies like, 2D Dimension is Perry's Movie, and CATU is Candace's Movie.

The name of this channel legit answered the question

Damn those close up shots in the trailer looks so 2000s and 2010s that it evokes nostalgia just by looking at it

Across the 2nd dimension is such a classic, can never forget it. See this movie feels like something I can always watch like the 1st spongebob movie. You’ll never forget it, it’s memorable, and it blew everyone’s mind when it first came out

I don’t know what it is about cartoon commentary videos, but they’re always entertaining 👏🏾

If we could fuse the good things from both movies into one movie, then it would be the ultimate Phineas and Ferb movie.

When it comes the CATU I really feel like what ended up losing it points here was what I really liked about it. I never really like 2D because it felt so different from the show, I felt it really pulled away from its original characters and almost felt more like a fan fiction or something than the movie for the show. I felt that CATU was a better movie representation of the show because it had the same feel as the show did, and I really enjoyed how it focused on Candace much more. I always felt bad for her watching the show, she was always beaten down time after time, and As an older sister of three little brothers who I have to yell at a lot for doing dangerous things, I understand her motives. She never really hated or disliked her brothers inventions she was really just worried for their safety and got annoyed when they messed up what she was doing. I feel I can relate a lot more to CATU than 2D. I felt the story was stronger and more emotional and character based than 2D. 2D always feels rushed and kinda edgy. I’m not even sure if these two are compatible, in 2D Phineas and Ferb go into Doof’s world and in CATU Doof goes into Phineas and Ferb’s.

I liked Candace against the universe was my favorite because it was what really got me back Into phineas and ferb. Inbetween when phineas and ferb ended and when Candace against the universe came out I really wasn't into phineas and ferb but when it came out my older brother wanted to watch it and I joined him. That's what got me back into phineas and ferb. Candace against the universe will always have a soft spot in my heart

Honestly the thing I’m most annoyed about in Candace against the universe is…….. it didn’t have a villain song. Now doof had a good chunk of songs in the series but no one really qualifies him has a villain. Every one knows villain songs are usually amazing and the best songs in anything they’re in. If super super big doctor had gotten an actual villain song right before she invaded earth that would’ve been actually really cool if it was done right. The original show really didn’t have any villain songs so it’s kind of a big missed opportunity

I feel like personally Candace against the universe was more like an actual movie you would watch at the movie theaters but 2nd dimension was more like a longer Phineas and Ferb episode.