Pixar Animated Movies May 2026

Why Pixar is Different Before Disney+, before the sequels, Pixar revolutionized animation by proving that cartoons aren’t just for kids. Their core mantra, coined by Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter, is: "What if we treat the audience like they’re smart?"

If you have never seen a Pixar film, watch Toy Story 1 . If you have seen the classics, watch Soul . If you want to laugh, watch Monsters, Inc. If you want to sob, watch Coco . pixar animated movies