Since 1995, Disney-Pixar has been releasing a string of exciting, inventive, creative, and imaginative movies. From Toy Story and Inside Out, to The Incredibles and Onward, the movies have pushed the envelope for animated features and have built up a strong following, as well as a fantastic critical reception in the process.
Today I am taking a look at all of the movies in the Disney-Pixar collection, presenting a run-through of all the hit movies in the order they were released. This guide will show you what you need to watch, and what you may have missed out on, if you are currently playing catch-up on the Pixar collection.
Before I highlight each individual movie, below you will find a simple list of the entire feature-length Disney-Pixar collection so you have it to hand. So, if you want to work your way through the Disney-Pixar movies, then follow the list!
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The Disney-Pixar movies in order
- 1) Toy Story (1995)
- 2) A Bug’s Life (1998)
- 3) Toy Story 2 (1999)
- 4) Monsters, Inc. (2001)
- 5) Finding Nemo (2003)
- 6) The Incredibles (2004)
- 7) Cars (2006)
- 8) Ratatouille (2007)
- 9) WALL-E (2008)
- 10) Up (2009)
- 11) Toy Story 3 (2010)
- 12) Cars 2 (2011)
- 13) Brave (2012)
- 14) Monsters University (2013)
- 15) Inside Out (2015)
- 16) The Good Dinosaur (2015)
- 17) Finding Dory (2016)
- 18) Cars 3 (2017)
- 19) Coco (2017)
- 20) Incredibles 2 (2018)
- 21) Toy Story 4 (2019)
- 22) Onward (2020)
- 23) Soul (2020)
- 24) Luca (2021)
- 25) Turning Red (2022)
- 26) Lightyear (2022)
- 27) Elemental (2023)
- 28) Inside Out 2 (2024)
- 29) Elio (2025)
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01) Toy Story (1995)
First out of the gate is Toy Story – the much-loved fantasy movie about a collection of toys that come to life when their owner, Andy, is not in the room. The film features a huge collection of iconic characters, from Buzz and Woody, to Slinky and Mr. Potato Head and is as fun now as it was back in 1995.
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02) A Bug’s Life (1998)
Sometimes overlooked (possibly because it is sandwiched between two Toy Story movies), A Bug’s Life is a real gem in the Pixar collection. The movie follows the story of a group of bugs who take on a mean gang of locusts, in a rip-roaring adventure guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
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03) Toy Story 2 (1999)
Originally conceived as a direct-to-video title, before being bumped up to a theatrical release, Toy Story 2 continues the adventure, with the toy gang finding themselves up against a cantankerous toy and an unscrupulous collector. Woody, Buzz, and all their friends are back in this hilarious follow-up which is just as much fun as the first film.
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04) Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Every night, monsters go into the bedrooms of children, scare them out of their wits, then collect their screams. No, this isn’t a horror movie, this is just one element of the hilarious adventure-comedy, Monsters, Inc.
This film is a fabulous and heart-warming tale featuring a voice cast which includes Billy Crystal and John Goodman. The laugh rate is impressive, but so too is the amount of love and affection on offer from the so-called ‘monsters’.
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05) Finding Nemo (2003)
In Finding Nemo, an overprotective clownfish teams up with a regal blue tang (with memory problems), to search the ocean for his missing son. The movie is filled with fantastic imagery, as well as jokes-a-plenty, and is one of Pixar’s all-time greats.
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06) The Incredibles (2004)
To the untrained eye, the Parr family look like run-of-the-mill, ordinary Joes. But to those in the know, they are secretly the super hero team known as The Incredibles!
Brad Bird directs this marvellous action movie, while Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson provide vocal duties. As for the characters, they are a combination of many classic superheroes, but with more than a nod or two to the Fantastic Four.
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07) Cars (2006)
Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, and Cheech Marin are amongst the voice cast for Cars – a high-speed action comedy, about talking motor vehicles. The film follows the story of Lightning McQueen, as well as Doc Hudson, Mater, and Sally Carrera.
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08) Ratatouille (2007)
In Ratatouille, Remy takes his first steps to being the chef he has always dreamed of becoming. Only problem is, Remy is a rat, and rats and kitchens aren’t usually viewed as a great mix.
Brad Bird directs, while the cast includes Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Will Arnett, and Janeane Garofalo.
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09) WALL-E (2008)
In the future, the Earth has become inhabitable to humans. All that exists on the planet is Wall-E – a loveable, but solitary robot.
Wall-E’s job is to clean up the planet. However, he is very lonely and would love nothing more than a companion, in this beautiful sci-fi love story from director Andrew Stanton.
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10) Up (2009)
Directed by Pete Docter, and featuring the voices of Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, and Jordan Nagai, Up tells the story of retired man and a young ‘Wilderness Explorer’ who set out on the adventure of a life-time. Often regarded as one of the best animated movies of all time, Up is a joy to watch, with one of the greatest opening scenes in an animated feature.
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11) Toy Story 3 (2010)
The Toy Story gang return for a third adventure, which this time forces them to face up to the reality that their owner and best pal, Andy has outgrown his need for toys. But if Andy no longer plays with Buzz and Woody, what will be their fate?
Guaranteed to bring a lump to the throat, with a genuinely emotive ending, Toy Story 3 is an emotional rollercoaster ride packed with heart. And on top of this, the film is just as good as the first two instalments.
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12) Cars 2 (2011)
Michael Caine and Emily Mortimer join Owen Wilson for Cars 2 – the follow-up to 2006’s Cars. In this movie, Lightning McQueen and Mater set out to compete in the World Grand Prix, but along the way they get a caught up in some international espionage.
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13) Brave (2012)
Set in Medieval Scotland, Brave follows the adventures of Princess Merida – a headstrong young girl, who is betrothed to be married. But Merida has other ideas in this spirited fantasy movie from directors Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman.
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14) Monsters University (2013)
Set before the events of 2001’s Monsters, Inc., Monsters University follows Mike Wazowksi and James P. Sullivan during their university years. The film reunites Billy Crystal and John Goodman, while Dan Scanlon is on directing duties.
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15) Inside Out (2015)
Set in the mind of young girl, Inside Out is an imaginative story about the complex emotions which exist in the human body. The film features the voice talents of Amy Poehler, and Mindy Kailing, and Phyllis Smith, and is a very creative, very clever picture filled with charm.
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16) The Good Dinosaur (2015)
An Apatosaurus and a young boy form a friendship in this delightful animated fantasy from director Peter Sohn. The Good Dinosaur often gets overlooked because the story isn’t quite as complex as some of Pixar’s other offerings, but it is worth a watch – especially if you’re a dino fan!
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17) Finding Dory (2016)
In this sequel to Finding Nemo, the focus is placed on Dory – the hilarious yet forgetful fish from the first film. In this tale, Dory sets out on a journey to find her parents, with lots of chaos and hijinks along the way.
Ellen DeGeneres reprises the role of Dory, while Albert Brooks, Hayden Rolence, Ty Burrell, Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy round out the cast.
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18) Cars 3 (2017)
Lightning McQueen returns for a third adventure, this time hitting the road to prove that he is still the world’s best race car. Brian Fee directs, while Owen Wilson continues to lead the voice cast.
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19) Coco (2017)
In Coco, a young boy named Miguel, who accidentally visits the Land of the Dead, seeks assistance from his late great-great-grandfather, to help him return to the land of the living. Coco is packed with wonderful imagery, has an incredibly emotive song in ‘Remember Me’, and is another fine example of Pixar delivering a beautiful and touching story.
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20) Incredibles 2 (2018)
In this sequel to The Incredibles, the Parr family suit up once again to fight evil, while battling the day-to-day challenges of home life. The movie contains the same mix of heart and humour as its predecessor, with Brad Bird back on writer/director duties.
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21) Toy Story 4 (2019)
In this fourth instalment of the enduring Toy Story series, Woody embarks on a road trip with a new friend – the bizarre yet hilarious ‘spork-turned-toy’, Forky! The result is more laughs, and a few more tears as the series reaches a dramatic turning point.
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22) Onward (2020)
Directed by Dan Scanlon, Onward follows two elf siblings who set out on a quest to temporarily revive their deceased father. Set in a fantasy land, the movie is filled with action and adventure, and a voice cast that includes Tom Holland and Chris Pratt.
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23) Soul (2020)
Pete Docter directs this wonderful fantasy drama about a music teacher and aspiring jazz musician, who attempts to regain his soul after an accident sends him to the Great Beyond. Soul is absolutely stunning to look at and features a fantastic soundtrack from Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste.
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24) Luca (2021)
In this coming-of-age comedy, a young boy named Luca and his best friend share a secret – they are both sea monsters, and they need to keep this secret under wraps! Enrico Casarosa directs, while Jacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Maya Rudolph are amongst the cast.
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25) Turning Red (2022)
In Turning Red, a young girl named Mei Lee, transforms into a red panda every time she gets over excited or emotional! Trouble is, Mei Lee is a teenager, and most things seem to prompt a reaction.
Domee Shi directs, while Sandra Oh provides the voice of Mei Lee.
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26) Lightyear (2022)
In a slight change, Pixar delivers another movie featuring Buzz Lightyear, but this one is not part of the ongoing Toy Story series! Instead, this sci-fi adventure film suggests Buzz is actually a real astronaut who inspired a popular toy.
Angus MacLane directs, while Chris Evans takes the title role. Upon release, Lightyear was met with mixed reviews, but it’s actually much better than some will have you believe.
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27) Elemental (2023)
Directed by Peter Sohn, Elemental is a romantic picture set in a city where elementals (fire, water, air, land) all live together… as best as they can. The movie follows two characters, who discover they have a lot in common, but they face problems from their family, as well as the fact that one is a fire element and one is water.
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28) Inside Out 2 (2024)
In this sequel to 2015’s Inside Out, a bunch of new emotions are thrown into the mix, including Anxiety, which causes further problems as well as an insightful discussion about the ever-changing nature of the human body. Kelsey Mann directs Inside Out 2, while the voice cast includes Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Tony Hale, and Maya Hawke.
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29) Elio (2025)
And finally, Elio follows the story of a young stargazer with an active imagination who finds himself beamed up to an interplanetary organisation with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Here he attempts to sort out a big problem, but soon finds himself in over his head.
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