Pixar is heading back to a familiar franchise. The animation studio has increasingly relied on established properties to anchor its slate. Original films still arrive, such as Hoppers (2026) earlier this year, but sequels and extensions have taken a more prominent role, particularly as theatrical performance has grown less predictable in recent years. That strategy is set to continue. Toy Story 5 ...

Pixar’s Hoppers arrived in theaters earlier this year carrying more baggage than most animated films ever have to deal with before a single frame reaches the screen. The studio has spent the better part of the last several years navigating a complicated cultural conversation about the direction of its storytelling, with films like Lightyear and Elio generating debate that often ...

Are you ready for this Cars relaunch for a new Disney audience? Disney’s Cars franchise has been a mainstay of Pixar storytelling for nearly two decades, evolving from a heartfelt animated film into a global brand spanning sequels, merchandise, and theme park experiences. Since the release of Cars in 2006, audiences have followed the journey of Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), ...

The animation world just caught a second wind. After a period of industry-wide uncertainty, Pixar Animation Studios is officially entering its “Bold Era.” If the record-shattering performance of Inside Out 2 was the spark, the latest reports regarding Monsters, Inc. 3 and an original musical from Domee Shi are the gasoline. Credit: Disney As of March 2026, the buzz in Emeryville ...

Disney is officially changing Lightning McQueen and the rest of the Cars characters two decades after their debut. Start your engines, because Pixar’s Cars franchise is officially shifting into high gear once again, and this time, it’s not just heading back to screens. It’s also racing straight into Walt Disney World Resort. A brand-new animated series, Cars: Lightning Racers, is ...

A surprise Pixar removal just occurred in the Animation Courtyard area at one Disney park as the resort prepares for a complete overhaul of its guest offerings. Here’s what we know about the change, and further updates coming that will impact theme park guests. Pixar Removal in the Animation Area Credit: Disney On Sunday, January 25, X (formerly known as ...

Disney and Pixar have scrapped the title with just over a month to go. In 2024, The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios returned to form with the billion-dollar Inside Out 2. Last year, the studios had much less success with Elio (2025). Now, Disney and Pixar will bring another original movie out in just over one month. Pixar ...

Pixar has moved the release date of its original film, Gatto, from June 18, 2027, to March 5, 2027, advancing it by three months. This change indicates that Disney is adapting to recent marketing challenges by avoiding the crowded summer blockbuster season, aiming to give Gatto a better chance to shine without competition from major franchises. In recent years, Pixar ...

Increase in User-Generated Content on Sora In recent weeks, the Sora platform has seen a significant rise in user-generated content that prominently features Disney’s IP. This increase has raised serious concerns regarding the misuse of such intellectual property. Videos depicting beloved Disney characters in grotesque and shocking scenarios have begun to surface, highlighting a troubling trend that could challenge the ...

If the Toy Story franchise ended in your eyes after Toy Story 3 (2010), it turns out you’re right. Well, partially. Over a decade since the third Toy Story movie’s release, many fans still consider it the perfect sequel – not to mention the ideal way to end the beloved series. The long-awaited threequel saw Andy bidding farewell to Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz ...