Until 1995, Disney had a near-monopoly on successful animated films in theaters. But a small company from Emeryville, California dared to shake things up. Toy Story was a bold project—the first feature film entirely made with CGI and featuring a high-profile voice cast, including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. The story was simple yet perfect: a group of toys that come to life when no one is watching must deal with a newcomer who believes he’s real. This marks the beginning of the lifelong friendship between Woody and Buzz Lightyear, which would go on to enchant generations—and eventually lead Disney to abandon hand-drawn animation and purchase Pixar.
Woody, Buzz, and all the other characters return in a sequel that expands and elevates the original film. More than that, Pixar succeeded in crafting a story that resonates with both parents and kids, even touching on the theme of toy collecting. As Pixar’s third feature film, Toy Story 2 proved that both the studio’s success and the franchise’s popularity were no fluke.
Fifteen years after the first film premiered, Toy Story returned with a moving and captivating adventure about growing up, life, and legacy—while keeping the humor and fun of the previous two movies. In the story, Andy heads off to college, leaving his unforgettable toys behind as they seek a new life. It's a tale designed not just to touch the hearts of kids, but also the adults who grew up watching Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang.
This was the first short film based on Toy Story, set after the third movie. It's a simple adventure inspired by classic horror films. Short but sweet, it delivers just the right amount of thrills and fun. On iTunes, the film includes extended scenes that nearly double its original TV runtime. It's also available on Netflix.
The second Toy Story short. This time, Woody, Buzz, and friends meet the Battlesaurs—action figures based on a fictional animated show. The result is a fun film that also pays tribute to dinosaur pop culture trends and 1980s animated series. Like Toy Story of Terror, this short features bonus scenes on iTunes, Google Play, and YouTube, bringing its runtime to around 50 minutes—compared to the 21-minute TV and Netflix versions.