Released just as theaters closed for COVID-19 (and quickly moved to Disney+). Set in a suburban fantasy world where magic has died, two elf brothers go on a quest to spend one last day with their deceased father. It is a tearjerker about sibling relationships.
A cultural phenomenon. Coco celebrates the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The twist involving Hector and "Remember Me" will make grown men weep. It proves that you don't have to be forgotten to die. Winner: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. a list of all pixar movies
Pixar is currently pivoting away from sequels (with one major exception) to focus on original IP. Released just as theaters closed for COVID-19 (and
The end of an era for Millennials. Andy goes to college, and the toys face incineration and eventual donation. The final scene on the curb is one of the most emotional moments in cinema history. Winner: Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Widely considered the studio’s creative peak
Widely considered the studio’s creative peak. Every film here won or was nominated for Best Animated Feature.
| 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). |
Unparalleled critical acclaim and original storytelling.