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Pixar Movies in Order
All 31 Pixar feature films in release order, from Toy Story (1995) to Toy Story 5 (2026), with the prequels and spin-offs that bend the timeline clearly flagged.
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Why this order?
Pixar films are almost all standalone stories, so the honest answer is that release order is the order: start with Toy Story (1995) and work forward. Watching by release year also doubles as a history of computer animation itself. You can see the technology and the storytelling mature from the boxy plastic sheen of 1995 to the painterly worlds of the 2020s. Only two entries genuinely bend the timeline. Monsters University (2013) is a prequel to Monsters, Inc. (2001): it shows how Mike and Sulley met in college, so chronology sticklers could flip those two, though the jokes land far better if you know the duo first. And Lightyear (2022) is a deliberate oddity: it is not a Toy Story sequel but an in-universe film, framed as the sci-fi movie Andy watched in 1995 that made him beg for a Buzz Lightyear toy. Treat it as a spin-off you can watch any time after Toy Story, or skip entirely. The direct sequels behave themselves: every Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo/Dory, Incredibles and Inside Out follow-up assumes you have seen its predecessor, and Incredibles 2 literally resumes seconds after the first film's cliffhanger. Nothing else requires homework. What can you skip? Nothing is mandatory, but if you are pruning, Cars 2 is the consensus low point, and The Good Dinosaur and Onward rarely make anyone's essentials list. Newcomers short on time should flip to the beginner's toggle below: ten masterpieces from Toy Story to Soul that explain why Pixar's name became a genre of its own.
Timeline 1995-2029
Every release plotted by year. Taller stacks mean more that year. Hover a marker for the title.
Where to play it today
- Disney+ (streams every Pixar film through Hoppers)
- Theaters, Toy Story 5 (2026) is in cinemas now
- Digital purchase/rental (Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home)
Availability changes often and varies by region - links search each platform for Pixar.
Frequently asked questions
How many Pixar movies are there?
As of July 2026 there are 31 released Pixar feature films, from Toy Story (1995) to Toy Story 5 (2026). Three more are confirmed: Gatto (March 5, 2027), Incredibles 3 (June 16, 2028), and Coco 2 (November 21, 2029).
What order should I watch the Pixar movies in?
Release order, starting with Toy Story (1995). Nearly every Pixar film is standalone; you only need to watch in order within a franchise, such as the Toy Story, Cars, Incredibles and Inside Out films.
Are all the Pixar movies connected?
Officially, no: each film is its own world, linked only by recurring easter eggs like the Pizza Planet truck, the Luxo ball and the code A113. The popular 'Pixar Theory' that ties every film into one timeline is a fan theory, not canon.
What is the best Pixar movie to start with?
Toy Story (1995) is the natural entry point and still holds up. If you would rather start modern, Inside Out, Coco or WALL-E are standalone masterpieces that need no prior viewing.
Is Monsters University before or after Monsters, Inc.?
Monsters University (2013) is a prequel set before Monsters, Inc. (2001). In release order you watch Monsters, Inc. first, which is also the better viewing experience; story-chronology purists can flip the pair.
Do I need to watch Lightyear before Toy Story?
No. Lightyear (2022) is an in-universe spin-off (the movie that made Andy want a Buzz Lightyear toy), not a prequel you need first. Watch it any time after Toy Story, or skip it without missing anything.
Last verified · Sources: en.wikipedia.org, variety.com, deadline.com
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