Toy Story
Start the Pixar saga with Toy Story (1995), the first film audiences saw and the usual entry for a full rewatch. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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This guide lists every Pixar Animation Studios theatrical feature film in release order — the sequence Disney and Pixar originally premiered them in cinemas from 1995 to 2025. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers: sequels like Toy Story 2 and Inside Out 2 land with full emotional context, and you can trace Pixar's evolution from Toy Story's breakthrough CGI to Soul, Turning Red, and beyond. Shorts and Disney+ specials are skipped; this is the core filmography.
Pixar Films in Release Order
A Bug's Life
In release order, A Bug's Life (1998) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Pixar entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Toy Story 2
Toy Story 2 (1999) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc. (2001) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo (2003) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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The Incredibles
The Incredibles (2004) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Cars
Cars (2006) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Ratatouille
In release order, Ratatouille (2007) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Pixar entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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WALL-E
In release order, WALL-E (2008) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Pixar entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Up
Up (2009) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3 (2010) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Cars 2
Cars 2 (2011) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Brave
Brave (2012) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Monsters University
Monsters University (2013) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Inside Out
Inside Out (2015) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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The Good Dinosaur
The Good Dinosaur (2015) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Finding Dory
Finding Dory (2016) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Cars 3
Cars 3 (2017) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Coco
Coco (2017) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Incredibles 2
Incredibles 2 (2018) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Toy Story 4
In release order, Toy Story 4 (2019) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Pixar entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Onward
Onward (2020) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Soul
Soul (2020) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Luca
Luca (2021) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Turning Red
Turning Red (2022) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in Pixar. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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Lightyear
In release order, Lightyear (2022) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Pixar entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Elemental
In release order, Elemental (2023) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier Pixar entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.
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Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2 (2024) is a core middle chapter for Pixar fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.
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Elio
Elio (2025) closes the main Pixar film line-up in release order — save it for when you want the saga's last chapter. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.
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What is the best order to watch Pixar movies?
Release order is the standard recommendation. Watch the films in the order Pixar premiered them, starting with Toy Story (1995). Sequels and prequels like Toy Story 2, Monsters University, and Inside Out 2 make the most sense after their predecessors.
How many Pixar movies are there?
There are 29 Pixar theatrical feature films as of 2025, from Toy Story through Elio. This list includes every main Pixar studio release; spin-offs like Lightyear are included because they premiered as Pixar theatrical films.
Is Lightyear part of the Toy Story universe?
Lightyear is the in-universe sci-fi movie that inspired the Buzz Lightyear toy in Toy Story. It is not a direct sequel to the Toy Story films — think of it as the blockbuster Andy's Buzz was based on.
Should I watch Pixar shorts too?
Pixar shorts often play before the theatrical films and add extra charm, but they are not required. This guide focuses on the feature films only so you can complete a full marathon without hunting for extras.
How long does a full Pixar marathon take?
All 29 films run roughly 48 hours total. Split the list across several weekends, or watch by era — classic Pixar (1995–2010), modern Pixar (2011–2019), and recent releases (2020–2025).
