I agree with the other STID lovers. Not an amazing film but very solid and enjoyable. The TWOK comparisons are blown way out of proportion.
Beyond is better though even if the stakes never seem quite as high. Also unlike STID there’s not much of a moral/message but that’s no matter (though some thematic balls are dropped). It’s just very good fun.
I don’t mind a new creative team next time though I really hope they can maintain the quality.