Toy Story universe in order
Toy Story Marathon

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28 December 2025

Most Recent Release:

Toy Story 5 - 2026

Total Runtime:

2502 Minutes

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13

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(7.3)

Watching orders for Toy Story

Toy Story universe in order

The Toy Story universe marathon is pure comfort cinema with emotional depth, playful chaos, and surprisingly grown up themes hiding beneath the plastic smiles. What starts as a simple story about toys coming to life evolves into one of the most ambitious and heartfelt animated universes ever created.

This marathon includes eleven films and specials with a total runtime of roughly fourteen hours, depending on versions watched. It is perfect for a full weekend binge, a nostalgic rewatch spread over multiple evenings, or a family friendly marathon that still hits hard for adults. Expect laughter, warmth, adventure, and moments that quietly sneak up on you when you least expect them.

At its core, Toy Story explores identity, belonging, and what it means to grow up when the world keeps changing. The early films focus on friendship and jealousy, while later entries dive into themes of purpose, obsolescence, independence, and legacy. Short films and specials fill in emotional gaps, expand side characters, and add playful genre twists without breaking the heart of the universe.

The marathon flows best when watched in story order. Shorts like Lamp Life and Hawaiian Vacation deepen character arcs, while holiday specials experiment with tone and format. The universe expands even further with Lightyear and Buzz Lightyear of Star Command, which explore the fictional roots of Buzz himself and how hero myths exist inside the Toy Story world.

Visually, you will see Pixar’s evolution in real time, from the charming simplicity of the original to the stunning animation detail of later films. Tonally, the marathon matures alongside its characters, making this one of the rare franchises that truly grows with its audience.

Toy Story is ideal for cozy seasons, relaxed weekends, or moments when you want to feel something genuine without emotional exhaustion. It is playful without being shallow and emotional without being cynical. Few franchises manage to balance humor, adventure, and quiet introspection this well.

Whether you are revisiting childhood favorites or watching the full universe in order for the first time, this marathon is a reminder that great storytelling does not age. It just finds new ways to hit you right in the feels.

2502 Minutes 12 Movies 1 TV Show
  1. Toy Story Backdrop 1
    Toy Story Movie 81 min. 1995
    Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
    USER SCORE 8
  2. Toy Story 2 Backdrop 2
    Toy Story 2 Movie 92 min. 1999
    Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
    USER SCORE 8
  3. Lamp Life Backdrop 3
    Lamp Life Movie 7 min. 2020
    Bo Peep explains what happened to herself and her sheep between the events of Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 4.
    USER SCORE 7
  4. Toy Story 3 Backdrop 4
    Toy Story 3 Movie 102 min. 2010
    Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys haven't been played with in years. With Andy about to go to college, the gang find themselves accidentally left at a nefarious day care center. The toys must band together to escape and return home to Andy.
    USER SCORE 8
  5. Hawaiian Vacation Backdrop 5
    Hawaiian Vacation Movie 7 min. 2011
    The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.
    USER SCORE 7
  6. Small Fry Backdrop 6
    Small Fry Movie 7 min. 2011
    A fast food restaurant mini variant of Buzz forcibly switches places with the real Buzz and his friends have to deal with the obnoxious impostor.
    USER SCORE 7
  7. Partysaurus Rex Backdrop 7
    Partysaurus Rex Movie 7 min. 2012
    When Rex finds himself left behind in the bathroom, he puts his limbs to use by getting a bath going for a bunch of new toy friends.
    USER SCORE 7
  8. Toy Story of Terror! Backdrop 8
    Toy Story of Terror! Movie 22 min. 2013
    What starts out as a fun road trip for the Toy Story gang takes an unexpected turn for the worse when the trip detours to a roadside motel. After one of the toys goes missing, the others find themselves caught up in a mysterious sequence of events that must be solved before they all suffer the same fate in this Toy Story of Terror.
    USER SCORE 7
  9. Toy Story That Time Forgot Backdrop 9
    Toy Story That Time Forgot Movie 22 min. 2014
    During a post-Christmas play date, the gang find themselves in uncharted territory when the coolest set of action figures ever turn out to be dangerously delusional. It's all up to Trixie, the triceratops, if the gang hopes to return to Bonnie's room in this Toy Story That Time Forgot.
    USER SCORE 7
  10. Toy Story 4 Backdrop 10
    Toy Story 4 Movie 100 min. 2019
    Woody has always been confident about his place in the world and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that's Andy or Bonnie. But when Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called "Forky" to her room, a road trip adventure alongside old and new friends will show Woody how big the world can be for a toy.
    USER SCORE 7
  11. Lightyear Backdrop 11
    Lightyear Movie 105 min. 2022
    Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.
    USER SCORE 7
  12. Buzz Lightyear of Star Command Backdrop 12
    Buzz Lightyear of Star Command Tv Show 1860 min. 2001
    Buzz Lightyear of Star Command is an American animated science fiction/adventure/comedy series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series originally aired on UPN and ABC from October 2000 to January 2001 as part of Disney's One Saturday Morning programming block. It follows the adventures of space ranger Buzz Lightyear, who first appeared in the film Toy Story as an action figure and one of the film's protagonists.
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  13. Toy Story 5 Backdrop 13
    Toy Story 5 Movie 90 min. 2026
    When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.
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Toy Story (1995)

Directed by John Lasseter, this film introduces a secret world where toys come to life when humans are not around. The story centers on Woody, a loyal cowboy doll voiced by Tom Hanks, whose sense of purpose is challenged by the arrival of Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen. The film establishes the emotional and narrative foundation of the entire universe, focusing on friendship, jealousy, and identity. Praised for its groundbreaking animation and heartfelt storytelling, the film launched Pixar into cinematic history.

Toy Story 2 (1999)

This sequel expands the universe by exploring what it means to be collectible, replaceable, and remembered. Directed by John Lasseter, Ash Brannon, and Lee Unkrich, the film deepens Woody’s backstory while strengthening the bond between the core group of toys. The cast returns with added emotional weight, and the film is often cited as one of the strongest animated sequels ever made.

Lamp Life (2020)

This short film focuses on Bo Peep and fills in narrative gaps between major installments. Voiced by Annie Potts, the character’s journey explores independence and reinvention. Lamp Life adds emotional context to later films while maintaining the playful tone of the universe.

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Directed by Lee Unkrich, this film raises the stakes emotionally and thematically. As the toys face an uncertain future, the story examines change, loyalty, and letting go. The film won multiple Academy Awards and remains one of Pixar’s most celebrated works.

Hawaiian Vacation (2011)

This short places the toys in a lighter, comedic scenario that highlights their teamwork and creativity. It reinforces the sense of family among the characters and offers a playful pause within the marathon.

Small Fry (2011)

Focusing on Buzz Lightyear, this short explores identity through humor and character contrast, adding depth to one of the franchise’s most iconic characters.

Partysaurus Rex (2012)

This energetic short gives Rex the spotlight in a chaotic setting, leaning into comedy while reinforcing themes of confidence and belonging.

Toy Story of Terror! (2013)

This television special blends Toy Story charm with suspense driven storytelling, experimenting with horror elements while staying character focused.

Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)

This special expands the universe by exploring imaginative play and the danger of being trapped in a single narrative role.

Toy Story 4 (2019)

This film reframes the universe through questions of purpose and independence, offering a reflective and visually stunning continuation of the story.

Lightyear (2022)

This spin off explores the fictional origins of Buzz Lightyear as a heroic space ranger, existing within the Toy Story universe as an in world film.

Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (2000)

This animated adventure continues Buzz’s heroic mythos, embracing classic sci fi storytelling within the larger Toy Story universe.

Toy Story 5 (2026)

The next chapter in the universe continues the legacy of these characters, promising new emotional layers within the established timeline.