The 25 greatest Pixar moments

Since the release of the groundbreaking hit Toy Story in 1995, Pixar has enjoyed fame as a powerhouse animation studio with a unique brand of high quality storytelling. But which moments from Pixar’s movies are actually unforgettable?

While Pixar is famously part of the Disney empire, its movies are iconic enough to stand on their own. Whether their stories are about bickering toys, traveling fish, monsters who scare children as a 9-to-5 job, or teenage girls with an ancient family curse, a Pixar movie is an invitation that’s guaranteed to be something magical, funny, and moving all at once.

With so many movies come specific movie moments that might only last a few minutes, maybe even a few seconds, but are powerful enough to remember for a lifetime. Here are some of the greatest moments from Pixar’s movies.