A group of sentient toys, who pretend to be lifeless when humans are around, are preparing to move into a new house with their young owner Andy Davis, his infant sister Molly and their single mother Mrs. Davis. … See more

Development
John Lasseter's first experience with computer animation was during his work as an animator at See more

Both Disney and Pixar held separate premieres for Toy Story, with Disney holding theirs at their flagship El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on November 19, 1995, and Pixar … See more

Toy Story had a large effect on the film industry with its innovative computer animation. After the film's debut, various industries were interested in the technology used for … See more

• Tom Hanks as Woody, a pullstring cowboy doll who is Andy's favorite toy.
• Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, a Space Ranger action figure, Andy's second favorite toy, and Woody's rival, who … See more

Box office
Before the film's release, executive producer and Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs stated "If Toy Story is a modest hit—say $75 million … See more

The first sequel, titled Toy Story 2, was released on November 24, 1999. In the film, Woody is stolen by a toy collector, leading Buzz and his friends to launch a rescue mission. Initially, Toy Story 2 was going to be a direct-to-video release, with development … See more