36 Essential Pixar Animated Films
36 titles
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Monsters UniversityMovie · 2013 · 104m · Animation, FamilyThis film explores the evolving relationship between Mike and Sulley during their time at Monsters University, a period marked by a complex dynamic that wasn't always one of friendship.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 2
The Good DinosaurMovie · 2015 · 93m · Adventure, Animation, FamilyA sweeping adventure into a prehistoric world follows Arlo, an Apatosaurus, as he forms an unexpected bond with a human.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 3
Riley's First Date?Movie · 2015 · 5m · Animation, FamilyTwelve-year-old Riley is at home with her parents when a potential problem arises. Her mother and father must navigate their emotions as Riley prepares for her first date.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 4
Finding NemoMovie · 2003 · 100m · Animation, FamilyNemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worried father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish named Dory to bring Nemo home, encountering vegetarian sharks, surfer-dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.8 - 5
Inside OutMovie · 2015 · 95m · Animation, Family, AdventureWhen 11-year-old Riley relocates to a new city, her core emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness – work as a team to guide her. However, when Joy and Sadness get lost on their way back to headquarters, they embark on an unexpected adventure through the unfamiliar landscape of Riley's mind.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 6
RatatouilleMovie · 2007 · 111m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyRemy, a discerning rat living in Paris, dreams of becoming a chef, eager to craft and savor exquisite dishes. His ambition faces an obstacle: he's a rat. Finding himself in the sewers beneath a top Parisian restaurant presents him with an unexpected opportunity to pursue his passion. He forges an unlikely partnership with a young kitchen worker, and together they navigate obstacles posed by the demanding Head Chef Skinner, Remy’s own rat colony, and the feared food critic Anton Ego, who intimidates chefs nationwide.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8 - 7
A Bug's LifeMovie · 1998 · 95m · Family, Animation, AdventureFlik, a clever ant, wants to defend his colony from a group of greedy grasshoppers. Led by the harsh Hopper, the grasshoppers take all their food without giving anything back. Determined to protect his friends, Flik sets off on a journey to find other bugs who can fight back against Hopper's rule. Along the way, he discovers courage, friendship, and how working together can overcome difficult challenges.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 8
LucaMovie · 2021 · 95m · Animation, Comedy, FantasyDuring a memorable summer on the Italian Riviera, Luca and his best friend Alberto face a daunting challenge. Their carefree days are overshadowed by a significant secret: they are actually sea monsters from another world who live beneath the waves.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.8 - 9
Turning RedMovie · 2022 · 100m · Animation, Family, ComedyMei, a typical thirteen-year-old navigating the challenges of adolescence, faces a unique problem: intense excitement causes her to transform into a giant red panda.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.3 - 10
Finding DoryMovie · 2016 · 97m · Adventure, Animation, ComedyDory reunites with her friends Nemo and Marlin as they search for clues about her origins. She struggles to recall her past, questioning her parents' identity and the mysterious ability to communicate with whales.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 11
OnwardMovie · 2020 · 102m · Family, Comedy, AdventureIn a quiet, suburban setting where elves exist, two teenage brothers set out on an unusual journey. They hope to find evidence that magic still exists in the world.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.6 - 12
CarsMovie · 2006 · 117m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyLightning McQueen, a talented young race car focused on winning, learns that the real value is in the experiences along the way when he's unexpectedly delayed in the quiet town of Radiator Springs on Route 66. On his way to the Piston Cup Championship in California, where he's scheduled to race against two experienced drivers, McQueen befriends the town's unique residents.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 13
SoulMovie · 2020 · 101m · Animation, Family, ComedyJoe Gardner, a middle school teacher passionate about jazz, has a life-changing opportunity when he auditions at the Half Note Club. However, a sudden accident separates his soul from his body, sending him to the You Seminar. This is a place where souls mature and discover their passions before being assigned to a newborn. To return to Earth, Joe must team up with other souls in training, including 22, a seasoned soul who has spent countless lifetimes at the Seminar.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.1 - 14
Incredibles 2Movie · 2018 · 118m · Action, Adventure, AnimationElastigirl rushes to the rescue as Mr. Incredible confronts his toughest challenge: managing the demands of his three children.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 15
Cars 3Movie · 2017 · 102m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyThe legendary Lightning McQueen is struggling to keep up with a new generation of faster racers and is facing being sidelined from the sport he loves. To compete again, he seeks help from an ambitious young race technician who has her own winning strategy, draws inspiration from the memory of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and encounters unexpected challenges along the way. Lightning McQueen must prove he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level of Piston Cup Racing!IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 16
Coco 2MovieThis is the next installment in the 2017 movie. The story is currently being developed. - 17
WALL·EMovie · 2008 · 98m · Animation, Family, Science FictionAfter humanity abandons Earth, a lone robot named WALL•E continues his programmed work for centuries. His life changes when he encounters EVE, a sophisticated search robot. EVE discovers that WALL•E has found something vital for the future of the planet and rushes back to space to report to the humans. WALL•E follows her on a galaxy-wide chase, sparking a uniquely imaginative adventure.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.1 - 18
ElementalMovie · 2023 · 102m · Family, Fantasy, ComedyIn a city populated by people representing the elements – fire, water, earth, and air – a passionate young woman and a laid-back guy realize they share a deep connection.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.6 - 19
ElioMovie · 2025 · 98m · Adventure, Animation, ComedyElio, a space enthusiast with a vivid imagination, embarks on a journey into the cosmos. He encounters unusual alien beings, faces a major galactic problem, and begins to understand his own identity.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 20
LightyearMovie · 2022 · 105m · Animation, Science Fiction, FamilySpace Ranger Buzz Lightyear goes on a journey across the galaxy with a team of eager new recruits and his robot sidekick, Sox.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.9 - 21
Inside Out 2Movie · 2024 · 97m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyWhen teenage Riley's inner world is uprooted to make space for new emotions – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust – the established system is thrown into chaos with the arrival of Anxiety. And it appears she's bringing others with her.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 22
Monsters, Inc.Movie · 2001 · 92m · Animation, Comedy, FamilySulley, a kindhearted monster, and his funny best friend Mike Wazowski are the best scarers at Monsters, Inc., the company that generates power from children’s screams in Monstropolis. Their world is turned upside down when a human girl named Boo accidentally enters theirs. Suddenly, it's the monsters who are afraid, and Sulley and Mike must protect Boo and help her return to her world.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8 - 23
HoppersMovie · 2026 · 104m · Adventure, Animation, ComedyScientists have developed a way to transfer human consciousness into realistic robotic animals, enabling people to experience the world as animals do. Mabel, a passionate animal lover, takes advantage of this breakthrough and discovers hidden complexities within the animal kingdom that she never thought possible.IMDb 7.2TMDB 8.1 - 24Incredibles 3MovieThis is the third movie in the Incredibles series. The story is yet to be revealed.
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The IncrediblesMovie · 2004 · 115m · Action, Adventure, AnimationBob Parr has left his life as a superhero to work as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his wife, a former hero, in the suburbs. However, a strange assignment arrives, and he must once again don his costume.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7 - 26
UpMovie · 2009 · 96m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyCarl Fredricksen has always longed to travel and live life to the fullest. But at 78, he feels his opportunities have vanished, until an unexpected turn of events – and the determined 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer Russell – offer him a chance at a new beginning.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.0 - 27
Toy Story 3Movie · 2010 · 102m · Animation, Family, ComedyYears after being cherished by their owner Andy, Woody, Buzz, and the other toys are forgotten as Andy prepares for college. They're mistakenly left behind at a strange daycare center and must work together to escape and find their way back to Andy.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.8 - 28
Toy Story 5Movie · 2026 · 102m · Animation, Family, ComedyBonnie gets a Lilypad tablet for her birthday and quickly becomes captivated by it. This new obsession makes life more difficult for Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the other toys, who must now compete with a fresh challenge to playtime.IMDb 7.4TMDB 8.4 - 29
Toy Story 4Movie · 2019 · 100m · Family, Comedy, AnimationWoody has always felt secure in his role as Andy's favorite toy, dedicated to protecting him. However, when Bonnie introduces a hesitant new toy named Forky, a journey with both familiar and new companions reveals to Woody just how expansive the world can be for a toy.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 30
Toy StoryMovie · 1995 · 81m · Family, Comedy, AnimationWhen children aren't around, toys come to life. Woody, a beloved cowboy doll, leads the group in Andy's room. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when Andy gets a new gift: Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger action figure. Woody feels replaced and tries to undermine Buzz. But when both toys get lost from Andy, their rivalry fades, and they form an unlikely bond. Woody and Buzz then go on an exciting journey that shows them the value of friendship, trust, and accepting each other's differences.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.0 - 31
Toy Story 2Movie · 1999 · 92m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyYoung Andy goes on a summer adventure to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys behind. Trouble starts when the toys he left behind are captured by Al McWhiggen, an eccentric toy collector who runs Al's Toy Barn. Determined to save their friend Woody, the toys set out on a rescue mission. Buzz Lightyear, a Space Ranger, faces a challenge that tests his bravery. Woody must decide where his loyalty lies: with Andy or in Al's collection.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 32
CocoMovie · 2017 · 105m · Family, Animation, MusicMiguel's family has a strict, generations-old rule against music, but he dreams of being a musician like his hero, Ernesto de la Cruz. After a strange series of events, Miguel unexpectedly arrives in the vibrant Land of the Dead. There, he meets Hector, a playful trickster, and together they embark on an incredible adventure to uncover the truth about Miguel's family.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.2 - 33
BraveMovie · 2012 · 93m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyIn the Scottish Highlands, Merida, princess to King Fergus and Queen Elinor, is a spirited archer who chafes at royal expectations. When she defies a traditional custom, she unleashes chaos upon her kingdom. To fix the situation, Merida seeks help from a mysterious Wise Woman, who grants her a wish with unforeseen consequences. Along the way, she's accompanied by the kingdom's three lords – the large Lord MacGuffin, the grumpy Lord Macintosh, and the unpleasant Lord Dingwall – who provide moments of humor.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 34
LavaMovie · 2014 · 9m · Animation, FamilyLava is a musical love story set against the backdrop of tropical islands and ocean volcanoes, spanning millions of years.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 35
Cars 2Movie · 2011 · 106m · Animation, Family, AdventureRacing superstar Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater travel to Europe for the World Grand Prix. However, their pursuit of the championship takes an unexpected turn when Mater finds himself embroiled in a thrilling international espionage story.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 36
GattoMovie · 2027 · Animation, Comedy, CrimeNero, a curious black cat, has lived many lives exploring the canals and alleys of Venice. He's become increasingly doubtful about why he keeps living and wonders if there's a reason for it all. Connected to the city's cats and owing favors to a dangerous mob boss, Nero faces a risky situation that could change everything. When he befriends an unexpected animal companion, Nero begins to understand his true purpose. But Venice's dangerous streets and hidden history are always a threat, and the two cats must be careful if they want to discover the truth about Nero’s endless lives.
