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Pixar

American computer animation studio

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Who / What

Pixar, officially doing business as Pixar Animation Studios, is a U.S. computer animation studio celebrated for its commercially successful feature films. It creates movies through computer‑generated imagery and is currently a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, part of Disney Entertainment.

Background & History

The studio was founded in 1979 as part of Lucasfilm’s computer division. It emerged as an independent entity focused on computer animation. Over the years it has become a leading name in digital filmmaking, and today it operates as a Disney‑owned subsidiary.

Why Notable

Pixar is recognized for pioneering computer‑animated feature films, setting new standards for storytelling and visual quality. Its releases have become cultural touchpoints, influencing audiences and industry practices worldwide. The studio’s work has earned widespread critical acclaim and substantial box‑office success.

In the News

Pixar continues to produce popular animated movies that shape Disney’s animated lineup. The studio’s ongoing projects keep it at the forefront of contemporary animation, reinforcing its status as a key component of Disney Entertainment’s strategy.

Key Facts

Type: organization

Also known as: Pixar Animation Studios

Founded / Born: 1979 (as part of Lucasfilm computer division)

Key dates: 1979 – founded; present – subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios

Geography: United States, California, Emeryville

Affiliation: Walt Disney Studios, Disney Entertainment segment of the Walt Disney Company

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Pixar (), doing business as Pixar Animation Studios, is an American animation studio based in Emeryville, California, known for its commercially successful computer-animated feature films. Pixar is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, a division of the Disney Entertainment segment of the Walt Disney Company. The studio started in 1979 as part of the Lucasfilm computer division.

📰 Related News (16)

🇺🇸 Inside Pixar’s Scrapped Movie ‘Be Fri’ and the “Devastating” Aftermath (2026-04-10)
"Disney reps were like, 'We can't have a girl power movie,'" an insider tells The Hollywood Reporter about the animation studio making the rare decisi...
🇺🇸 No, Pixar Doesn’t Need to Give Up ‘Autobiographical’ Stories (2026-03-13)
Plus: How does the "Kiki's Delivery Service" remaster holdup?...
🇺🇸 The (Brief) History of Pixar LGBTQ Characters and Controversy, Explained (2026-03-10)
Pete Docter's comments about cutting a gay "Elio" storyline are only part of the company's up-and-down history with LGBTQ representation and censorshi...
🇬🇧 Pixar chief says LGBTQ+ plot elements cut from Elio as company is ‘not making therapy’ (2026-03-09)
<p>Pete Docter says Pixar will concentrate on more commercially appealing films after staff dissent over deleted scenes that implied lead character wa...
🇺🇸 All 30 Pixar Movies Ranked, from ‘Toy Story’ to ‘Elio’ (2026-03-09)
See where classics like "The Incredibles," "Finding Nemo," and "WALL-E" rank alongside newer fare like "Soul," "Onward," "Turning Red," and "Inside Ou...
🇺🇸 Pixar Originals Rebound With ‘Hoppers’ At $88M WW, Audiences Divorce ‘The Bride’ With $13M+ – Global Box Office (2026-03-08)
When it comes to an original animated film, the Pete Docter-led administration at Pixar Studios can celebrate a big breakthrough with Hoppers which ju...
🇺🇸 Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.' ‘The Bride!’ is on life support (2026-03-08)
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s reimagining of the Bride of Frankenstein story is flailing....
🇺🇸 Box Office: ‘The Bride’ Bombs With $7 Million Opening Weekend, Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Scores $46 Million Debut (2026-03-08)
This bride might need life support. Director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride,” a feminist reimagining of “The Bride of Frankenstein,” has collapsed in ...
🇺🇸 Pixar’s Pete Docter Says Queer ‘Elio’ Storyline Was Axed Because “We’re Making A Movie, Not Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars Of Therapy” (2026-03-07)
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter explained the animation company’s decision to ax a storyline in last year’s Elio, which initially featured a ...
🇺🇸 Pete Docter Says Pixar Cut LGBTQ Storyline From ‘Elio’ Because ‘We’re Making a Movie, Not Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Therapy’ (2026-03-07)
Pete Docter, chief creative officer at Pixar and director of “Monsters Inc.,” “Up” and “Inside Out,” recently told the Wall Street Journal why the stu...
🇺🇸 ‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ in the Works; Pixar Reveals ‘Incredibles 3’ and ‘Coco 2’ Release Date Plans (2026-03-07)
There are also new original film in development at the studio....
🇺🇸 ‘Monsters Inc. 3’ In Early Development; ‘Incredibles 3’ Expected In 2028, ‘Coco 2’ In 2029 (2026-03-07)
As Pixar celebrates its best opening for an original animation title since 2017’s Coco with Hoppers this weekend ($40M current forecast in U.S./Canada...
🇺🇸 ‘Monsters Inc. 3’ in the Works at Pixar; New Originals Include ‘Ono Ghost Market’ and the Studio’s First Musical (2026-03-07)
Boo! Pixar is developing a third movie in the popular “Monsters Inc.” franchise. The project was revealed in a lengthy Wall Street Journal profile, wh...
🇺🇸 ‘Hoppers’ Cast Guide: See the Faces Behind Pixar’s Animal Body-Swapping Movie (2026-03-07)
Science technology meets fluffy animals in Pixar’s latest animated comedy adventure “Hoppers.” “Hoppers” are a group of scientists who have discovered...
🇺🇸 Box Office Preview: Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ to Bound Past Maggie Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ (2026-03-05)
'Hoppers' could mark the biggest opening in a decade for an original Pixar title. Conversely, Gyllenhaal's foray into Frankenstein territory isn't goi...
🇺🇸 Toy Story 5 takes aim at creepy AI toys: ‘I’m always listening’ (2026-02-20)
Addictive, AI-enabled tablets are taking over, and also, Woody is balding in the new Toy Story movie, out June 19....