Pixar Movies: Essential Films
This curated selection represents Pixar's most acclaimed and culturally significant achievements, spanning their greatest artistic and commercial successes. From the groundbreaking Toy Story that launched the computer animation revolution to modern classics like Inside Out and Coco, these films showcase Pixar at their creative peak.
These essential works demonstrate why Pixar became synonymous with quality family entertainment, featuring their most memorable characters, innovative storytelling techniques, and emotional depth. This watch list provides an excellent introduction to Pixar's legacy, highlighting films that have won Academy Awards, broken box office records, and left lasting impacts on popular culture.
There is 1 other watch order available – see the link up above.

Toy Story
When a new space ranger toy threatens Woody's position as Andy's favorite, the two toys must overcome their rivalry and work together to find their way back home.

Finding Nemo
When his adventurous son Nemo is captured and taken to a dentist's aquarium, an overprotective clownfish named Marlin embarks on an epic ocean journey to rescue him. Along the way, he's aided by Dory, a friendly but forgetful fish, as they encounter various sea creatures on their quest to bring Nemo home.

The Incredibles
A former superhero living in suburban retirement with his family is drawn back into action when he receives a mysterious assignment that threatens to expose their secret identities.

Cars
Lightning McQueen, a hotshot rookie race car, gets unexpectedly stranded in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs while on his way to compete in the big Piston Cup Championship. Through his interactions with the town's quirky residents, he learns that life is about more than just winning races.

Ratatouille
A rat named Remy dreams of becoming a chef and gets his chance when he finds himself in the sewers beneath a prestigious Parisian restaurant. Despite the obvious challenges of being a rodent in the culinary world, Remy pursues his passion for creating extraordinary dishes.

WALL-E
In a future where humanity has abandoned Earth, a lonely waste-collecting robot named WALL-E discovers a new purpose when he meets EVE, a sleek reconnaissance robot. Their encounter sets off an adventure that could determine the fate of both the planet and mankind.

Up
A 78-year-old widower fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and flies away, accompanied by an enthusiastic young Boy Scout.

Inside Out
When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her personified emotions—Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness—must work together to help her navigate this major life transition. A heartwarming Pixar adventure that explores the complex inner world of childhood emotions.

Coco
A young boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite his family's ban on music, and finds himself transported to the colorful Land of the Dead where he embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his family's history.

Soul
A middle school teacher and jazz enthusiast gets separated from his body after an accident and finds himself in a mystical realm where souls prepare for life on Earth. He must team up with a reluctant soul named 22 to find his way back to his body and fulfill his musical dreams.
Related Film Series
Other Film Series
Asterix
French comic book adaptations following the adventures of Asterix and Obelix in ancient Gaul, spanning both animated and live-action films over five decades.
Despicable Me
A popular animated franchise following supervillain-turned-father Gru and his loyal Minions through heartwarming adventures, including prequel films that explore the Minions' origins.
Ice Age
A family-friendly animated series following prehistoric friends Manny, Sid, and Diego through various ice age adventures.
Madagascar
Animated adventure series following zoo animals on wild adventures around the world.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.
Toy Story
Pixar's groundbreaking animated franchise following the secret lives of toys and their adventures with their human owners.