{"id":36565,"date":"2023-09-07T14:48:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T12:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=815773"},"modified":"2023-09-07T15:41:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:41:00","slug":"how-to-watch-the-pixar-movies-in-order-full-chronological-timeline-and-pixar-theory-order","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-to-watch-the-pixar-movies-in-order-full-chronological-timeline-and-pixar-theory-order\/","title":{"rendered":"How to watch the Pixar movies in order \u2013 Full chronological timeline and Pixar Theory order"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are two ways you can watch the Pixar movies in order. <\/p>

By Daniel Furn\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 07 September 2023 at 12:48 PM<\/p>

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With the latest Pixar release, Elemental, there is now a new order in which to watch the cherished animated films depending on your preference.<\/p>\n

To help you decide, we have our guide on how to watch the Pixar<\/a> movies in order with a full chronological timeline, and the Pixar Theory order.<\/p>\n

There is no true chronological order per se, so unless you want to watch contained series such as Toy Story<\/a> or Monsters Inc and University, your best option to make your way through decades of animated features is to watch them in the order that they were released.<\/p>\n

There is another way, though, which is the Pixar Theory. Popularised by Jon Negroni, it isn\u2019t an officially sanctioned timeline, but the methodology behind it is compelling \u2013 and certain Easter eggs cropping up in the films lend credence to its viability.<\/p>\n

With the upcoming Elio hinted at in the latest release, Elemental, the trend seems to continue \u2013 so we\u2019ll be taking a look at all 27 released films and what order to watch them in according to the Pixar Theory.<\/p>\n

Disney Plus has the full collection of films on the platform (bar Elemental until 13th September). You can sign up to Disney Plus for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 a year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What order should you watch the Pixar movies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If we assume for a second that the Pixar Cinematic Universe is real, then you can watch the movies in a certain order to back the idea up. There are puzzles, clues and little hints dotted about to back the theory.<\/p>\n
There are a few ideas floating about around how the films are linked, but the Pixar Theory is the most popular.<\/p>\n
The basic idea is Elemental predates all life and The Good Dinosaur sets up the universe when an asteroid narrowly misses Earth and the dinosaurs survive. Earth is then controlled by dinosaurs, then humans, then machines and then intelligent animals. The films build on each era in the timeline.<\/p>\n
The Pixar Theory movie order<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you want to watch this order we\u2019ve listed the films (spoiler-free) below.<\/p>\n
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Elemental<\/strong> (2023)<\/li>\n
The Good Dinosaur<\/strong> (2015)<\/li>\n
Brave<\/strong> (2012)<\/li>\n
Luca<\/strong> (2021)<\/li>\n
The Incredibles<\/strong> (2004)<\/li>\n
Incredibles 2<\/strong> (2018)<\/li>\n
Lightyear<\/strong> (2022)<\/li>\n
Toy Story<\/strong> (1995)<\/li>\n
Toy Story 2<\/strong> (1999)<\/li>\n
Finding Red<\/strong> (2022)<\/li>\n
Finding Nemo<\/strong> (2003)<\/li>\n
Finding Dory<\/strong> (2016)<\/li>\n
Ratatouille<\/strong> (2007)<\/li>\n
Toy Story 3<\/strong> (2010)<\/li>\n
Toy Story 4<\/strong> (2019)<\/li>\n
Up<\/strong> (2009)<\/li>\n
Inside Out<\/strong> (2015)<\/li>\n
Coco<\/strong> (2017)<\/li>\n
Soul<\/strong> (2020)<\/li>\n
Cars<\/strong> (2006)<\/li>\n
Cars 2<\/strong> (2011)<\/li>\n
Cars 3<\/strong> (2017)<\/li>\n
Wall-E<\/strong> (2008)<\/li>\n
A Bug\u2019s Life<\/strong> (1998)<\/li>\n
Onward<\/strong> (2020)<\/li>\n
Monsters University<\/strong> (2013)<\/li>\n
Monsters Inc<\/strong> (2001)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
There are a few issues with this order, of course. First, Riley is seen visiting the Marine Life Institute in Finding Dory, so there\u2019s an argument for watching Inside Out before Finding Dory.<\/p>\n
There is also the question of the most recent Elemental<\/strong>. Two theories exist on how it might fit into the Pixar Theory timeline. One is that it takes place well after the events of Monsters Inc, and the other places it before even The Good Dinosaur \u2013 to a time before organic life, when only the elements were present.<\/p>\n
Connecting Elemental to the timeline is the inclusion of a Pizza Planet truck, but the jury is still out over whether the delivery chain is an epoch-spanning business predating humanity or outliving it.<\/p>\n
However, we\u2019ve opted to place Elemental at the beginning, as we believe the theory that the Elements predate life makes the most sense.<\/p>\n
Pixar Movie order of release<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s a quick look at all of the Pixar films in order of release.<\/p>\n
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Toy Story<\/b> (1995)<\/li>\n
A Bug\u2019s Life<\/b> (1998)<\/li>\n
Toy Story 2<\/b> (1999)<\/li>\n
Monsters Inc<\/b> (2001)<\/li>\n
Finding Nemo<\/b> (2003)<\/li>\n
The Incredibles<\/b> (2004)<\/li>\n
Cars<\/b> (2006)<\/li>\n
Ratatouille<\/b> (2007)<\/li>\n
Wall-E<\/b> (2008)<\/li>\n
Up<\/b> (2009)<\/li>\n
Toy Story 3<\/b> (2010)<\/li>\n
Cars 2<\/b> (2011)<\/li>\n
Brave<\/b> (2012)<\/li>\n
Monsters University<\/b> (2013)<\/li>\n
Inside Out<\/b> (2015)<\/li>\n
The Good Dinosaur<\/b> (2015)<\/li>\n
Finding Dory<\/b> (2016)<\/li>\n
Cars 3<\/b> (2017)<\/li>\n
Coco<\/b> (2017)<\/li>\n
Incredibles 2<\/b> (2018)<\/li>\n
Toy Story 4<\/b> (2019)<\/li>\n
Onward<\/b> (2020)<\/li>\n
Soul<\/b> (2020)<\/li>\n
Luca<\/b> (2021)<\/li>\n
Finding Red<\/b> (2022)<\/li>\n
Lightyear<\/b> (2022)<\/li>\n
Elemental<\/b> (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Below we have more detailed entries for each of the films.<\/p>\n
Toy Story (1995)<\/strong><\/h2>\n $\"Toy$ \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n
Not only Pixar\u2019s first full-length effort but the first entirely computer-animated feature film, Toy Story still holds up as one of the best animated films ever made. While those who saw the film as kids will be approaching their 30s now, generation after generation has fallen for the charms of Buzz, Woody and co, with the franchise still going strong with a critically-acclaimed third sequel in 2019. It also marks the first appearance of the Pizza Planet truck and Luxo Ball \u2013 which have driven Easter Egg hunters wild by appearing in nearly every Pixar film<\/a> so far\u2026<\/p>\n
A Bug\u2019s Life (1998)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
$\"A$ \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n
Famous for competing with the similarly-themed Antz at the 1998 box office, A Bug\u2019s Life has arguably stood the test of time better as part of Pixar\u2019s legendary catalogue. The story sees misfit ant Flik recruit circus troupe bugs to fight greedy grasshoppers, and developed Pixar\u2019s formula of exploring the secret life of everyday objects and animals.\u00a0It\u2019s also one of the few worlds yet to be revisited for a sequel \u2013 better late than never Pixar?<\/p>\n
Toy Story 2 (1999)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
$\"ToyStory2\"$ \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n
An animated sequel!? Universal can\u2019t stop pumping out Minion movies these days, but back in the 90s animated sequels were strictly regulated to cheap and cheerful direct-to-video Disney films. Leave it to Pixar to not only make a fully-fledged theatrically-released follow up, but one which is widely regarded to improve on the original.<\/p>\n
Monsters, Inc (2001)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
$\"Mike,$ \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n
A groundbreaking technical achievement given Sulley\u2019s two million animated hairs, Monsters Inc introduced us to the endlessly iconic duo of Mike and Sulley as they uncover a conspiracy after befriending adorable child Boo. Keep your eyes peeled \u2013 you might just spot the trailer from A Bug\u2019s Life, as well as some very familiar toys\u2026<\/p>\n
Finding Nemo (2003)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
$\"Marlin$ \n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>