Pixar Celebrates 'Toy Story''s Upcoming 30th Anniversary with a Clip That Will Give You All the Nostalgic Feels
Pixar is celebrating 30 years of Toy Story.
In celebration of the upcoming anniversary of the first of the beloved children's films, the animation studio took a look back at some of the toys' biggest moments while sharing a special message.
"One story changed the way we see toys forever," reads a caption between scenes from the films. "Some friendships only get better with time."
In addition to sharing the clip on YouTube, Pixar also shared it across other social media with the caption, "30 years of friendship & beyond! 🚀 This year, join us in celebrating the iconic legacy of Toy Story. ❤️ #ToyStory30."
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The first film was released in November 1995 by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, and explored what toys are up to when the kids who own them aren't around.
Toy Story saw a happy-go-lucky cowboy figurine named Woody (Tom Hanks) have his world shaken up when his owner Andy (John Morris) received a cool, brand new action figure by the name of Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen).
Hanks and Allen — plus a slew of other stars — reprised their roles in Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010) and Toy Story 4 (2019), as well as numerous specials and short films. Chris Evans took over the voice of Buzz in the 2022 spin-off Lightyear, which was not as commercially or critically successful as the main films.
The beloved Pixar franchise, known for its heartwarming and nostalgic tales, is set to return with a brand-new adventure. During Disney's D23 expo in August 2024, Pixar shared details about what's next for Buzz, Woody and their toy friends, as well as announcing that the fifth film will be released in June 2026.
Director Andrew Stanton, a key figure in the creation of the Toy Story universe, will take the helm and said at D23 that the latest installment will tackle contemporary issues, particularly the impact of technology on childhood play.
'In Toy Story 5 the toys' jobs get exponentially harder when our toy crew goes head to head with what kids are obsessed with today: electronics,' he said at the event.
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