1. Toy Story (1995)
This movie was released in 1995 and is Pixar’s first feature film. It tells the story of Andy, a young boy who gets his toys taken away by his father after he moves out. He then meets Woody, a cowboy doll who comes to life, Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger toy, and Jessie, a cowgirl doll. Together, they embark on a journey to get back their toys.
2. Monsters Inc. (2001)
Monsters Inc. is a 2001 American computer-animated comedy horror film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and directed by Pete Docter. It is the second installment in the Monsters franchise, following 1999’s Monsters University. The plot follows Mike Wazowski, a human being who works at Monsters, Inc., a scary factory where monsters are created. One day, while working late, he accidentally activates a door that releases Boo, a monster who escapes. After Boo causes havoc throughout the city, Mike and his co-workers set off to capture her.
3. Finding Nemo (2003)
Finding Dory is a 2016 American animated adventure drama film based on the 2003 children’s book of the same name, written by author/illustrator Andrew Stanton. The film is directed by Angus MacLane and produced by DisneyToon Studios. The screenplay was written by Stanton and John Walker, with music composed by Mark Mothersbaugh. The film stars Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Diane Keaton, Ed O’Neill, Ty Burrell, Kaitlin Olson, Max Burkholder, Hayden Rolence, Eugene Levy, and Alexander Gould.
4. Inside Out (2015)
Inside Out is a 2015 American 3D computer-animated comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and distributed by Touchstone Pictures. It is the fifth installment in the Pixar Animated Canon series of films, following 2010’s Up. The film centers on 11-year-old Riley Andersen, who is uprooted from her Midwest hometown and moved to San Francisco with her parents. There she meets Emmett, a blue dog who helps her navigate her way around the city.
5. Despicable Me (2010)
Despicable Me is a 2010 American 3D computer-generated superhero comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. It is the first entry in the Despicable Me film series. The film features the voices of Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Miranda Cosgrove, Russell Brand, Jason Segel, Julie Andrews, David Cross, and Eddie Murphy.
6. Frozen (2013)
Frozen is a 2013 American 3D computer-animated musical fantasy family film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is the 26th animated feature produced by Disney since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937 and the third live-action/animation hybrid film produced by Disney after Tangled (2010) and Wreck-It Ralph (2012). The film is inspired by Hans Christian Anderson’s 1845 fairy tale The Snow Queen.
7. Cars 2 (2011)
Cars 2 is a 2011 American computer-animated buddy cop comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the sequel to 2007’s Cars. The film is directed and produced by Brian Fee, with a screenplay by Bob Peterson and Chris Sanders. The voice cast includes Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Caine, Carlos Alazraqui, Nathan Lane, and George Lopez.
