Toy Story Turns 30

Toy Story won our hearts on November 22, 1995. Whether it’s the message of the power of friendship and teamwork, accepting the inevitably of change, the sly humor, or the fact that it perfectly captures the atmosphere of a 1990s kids’ pizza place and video game arcade, this movie has it all. The subsequent films delivered more memorable gems (Who didn’t cry at the end of Toy Story 3? I most certainly did!), and we can look forward to Toy Story 5 in 2026 to continue warming our hearts. While we can’t stop in a Pizza Planet and play Whack-A-Alien, we can immerse ourselves in the stories all over again and explore new ones. Here are 30 books and movies from Toy Story and about toys in general that come to life. So grab a bucket of army men, sit down, and enjoy!