Pixar Animation Studios

“Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew.

RenderMan is Pixar’s rendering technology for visual effects and feature film animation. Its framework is optimized for physically based rendering and supports production pipelines.

Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) Garden City, NY January 17, 2025 – May 10, 2026

Pixar and Khan Academy have collaborated to create, develop, and promote a series of learning tutorials that demonstrate how traditional school subjects such as math, science, and the arts are a vital part of the everyday work put into Pixar's filmmaking process.

Center for Science and Industry (COSI) Columbus, OH October 11, 2025 – May 26, 2026

Pixar’s internship and residency programs give emerging talent experience in animation and opportunities to collaborate with peers and industry professionals on ongoing projects.

Pixar says its studio community includes thinkers, dreamers, and doers, and that everyone contributes.

Reema Batnagar joined Pixar Animation Studios in February 2019 as vice president of human resources. She leads the department, including talent acquisition, leadership and organizational development, total rewards, and employee relations.

Senior Vice President, Development / Producer

Pete Docter is chief creative officer at Pixar Animation Studios and directed “Monsters, Inc.,” “Up,” and “Inside Out.” He most recently directed “Soul” with producer Dana Murray and co-director Kemp Powers; the film is streaming on Disney+.

Jim Kennedy joined Pixar in September 2009 as senior vice president of business affairs and chief legal counsel. He oversees Pixar’s legal and business affairs, coordinates with Walt Disney Studios’ legal and business affairs groups, and serves on Pixar’s senior leadership team.

A documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.

George Lucas recruited Ed Catmull from the New York Institute of Technology to lead Lucasfilm’s Computer Division, which developed computer technology for the film industry. The following year, Alvy Ray Smith joined as director of computer graphics research.

Pixar seeks talented people to contribute to its work and community.

Pixar seeks talented people to contribute to its work and community.

Pixar showed an exclusive clip from its animated feature Gatto at the D23 entertainment showcase. The clip gave fans a first look at the film.

Aug 2026 · ABC30News article

Pixar announces an upcoming animated feature slate at its D23 entertainment showcase, including Incredibles 3, Coco 2, Gatto, and Ghost Market. The company describes Ghost Market as a new original film.

Aug 2026 · Bleeding CoolNews article

Deadline reports on the opening weekend box-office performance of Pixar’s animated feature Toy Story 5.

Jun 2026 · DeadlineNews article

Pixar’s animated feature Toy Story 5 is tracking toward a franchise-record opening weekend at the box office.

Jun 2026 · Media Play NewsNews article