Tribute Trailer to Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ Celebrating its 30th Anniversary

by Alex Billington
November 24, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Some friendships only get better with time.” Disney + Pixar recently debuted this new 30th Anniversary tribute trailer to celebrate 30 years of Pixar’s Toy Story the animated classic – which opened in theaters exactly 30 years ago this November. Pixar’s very first feature film Toy Story arrived in theaters November 22nd back in 1995 – and it changed everything, landing earning 3 Oscar nominations and one other Special Achievement Award. The beloved original computer animated movie was already re-released in theaters in September, so this latest video is more of a timely celebration of the magic of this story and the impact it has had on so many movie-lovers. “Fans around the world are reminded of the seminal characters and narrative of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and more that started 30 years ago across four major films, with a fifth film on the way with Toy Story 5 releasing in 2026.” Yes indeed there’s yet another new sequel arriving next summer. It’s amazing to think of how far this has come and how all these characters is still somehow relevant and fun and enjoyable to keep following along. The tribute trailer also pairs nicely with this Steve Jobs interview on Pixar’s early days making this. Starring the voices of Tom Hanks & Tim Allen it remains a revered classic.

Here’s the new trailer (+ poster) for the 30th Anniversary of Pixar’s Toy Story, direct from YouTube:

Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), a good-hearted cowboy doll who belongs to a young boy named Andy, sees his position as Andy’s favorite toy jeopardized when his mom buys him a Buzz Lightyear action figure (voiced by Tim Allen). Even worse, the arrogant Buzz thinks he’s a real spaceman on a mission to return to his home planet. When Andy’s family moves to a new house, Woody and Buzz must escape the clutches of maladjusted neighbor Sid Phillips and reunite with their boy. The original Toy Story movie is directed by animation filmmaker John Lasseter, his feature directorial debut before going on to also direct A Bug’s Life, Toy Story 2, and Cars for Pixar. The screenplay is by Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow; from a story by John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft. Produced by Bonnie Arnold & Ralph Guggenheim. Made at Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, CA. Disney originally released Pixar’s Toy Story in theaters starting on November 22nd, 1995 – exactly 30 years ago. The rest is history. It was converted into 3D and re-rendered back in 2009. Toy Story was already re-released in theaters in September 2025 earlier this year – to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Is this one of your favorite movies?

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