Pixar Animation Studios has set the gold standard for computer-animated storytelling, blending heart, humor, and technical innovation. Since its first feature film in 1995, Pixar has released 27 theatrical movies (as of mid-2025). Below is the full list, organized by release date.
A rat who wants to be a chef in Paris. On paper, it sounds disgusting. In execution, it is a philosophical meditation on creativity, criticism ("The average piece of junk is more meaningful than our criticism designating it so"), and artistry. Winner: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. a list of all pixar movies
Widely considered the studio’s creative peak. Every film here won or was nominated for Best Animated Feature. Pixar Animation Studios has set the gold standard
| Year | Title | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2001 | Monsters, Inc. | Introduced the "laugh power" concept and the iconic Boo. | | 2003 | Finding Nemo | The studio’s first huge underwater adventure; won the Oscar. | | 2004 | The Incredibles | Pixar’s first film focused entirely on humans and family dynamics. | | 2006 | Cars | A passion project for John Lasseter; became a merchandising juggernaut. | | 2007 | Ratatouille | Brad Bird’s masterpiece about a rat who wants to be a chef. | | 2008 | WALL-E | A near-silent first act exploring consumerism and loneliness. | | 2009 | Up | Famous for the heartbreaking "Married Life" montage. | | 2010 | Toy Story 3 | A perfect ending to the trilogy (until 4 came along). | A rat who wants to be a chef in Paris
Pixar’s first "divisive" film. While critics were mixed, Cars became a merchandising juggernaut. Set in a world of sentient vehicles, it is a love letter to Route 66, Americana, and the importance of slowing down.