Toy Story watch order

Toy Story movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch Toy Story in release order: Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010), Toy Story 4 (2019) and Toy Story 5 (2026). The Toy Story Toons shorts and the specials Toy Story of Terror! and Toy Story That Time Forgot fit between 3 and 4. Lightyear (2022) is the film Andy saw in 1995, so it can go first.

How to watch the Toy Story movies in order: the full guide

All 15 films and series in the Toy Story franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Toy Story (1995); the first in chronological order is Lightyear (set in The film Andy saw).

Release order

Toy Story (Movie, 1995): The first fully computer-animated feature, 1995.
Toy Story 2 (Movie, 1999): Woody is stolen by a collector.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (Movie, 2000): The cartoon Buzz Lightyear is based on, in a direct-to-video film that launches the series.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (Series, 2000): One season of 62 episodes following Buzz and his rookie crew against Emperor Zurg.
Toy Story 3 (Movie, 2010): Andy leaves for college.
Hawaiian Vacation (Movie, 2011): A short: Ken and Barbie miss their Hawaii trip, so the toys stage one in Bonnie's house.
Small Fry (Movie, 2011): A short: a kids' meal Buzz takes Buzz's place, and Buzz lands in a support group for discarded toys.
Partysaurus Rex (Movie, 2012): A short: Rex throws a bathtub rave for Bonnie's bath toys to prove he is not a party pooper.
Toy Story of Terror! (Movie, 2013): A Halloween TV special: Bonnie's toys vanish one by one at a roadside motel.
Toy Story That Time Forgot (Movie, 2014): A Christmas TV special: Bonnie's toys meet dinosaur warrior figures who do not know they are toys.
Toy Story 4 (Movie, 2019): Woody and Forky on a road trip.
Forky Asks a Question (Series, 2019): Ten short Disney+ episodes where Forky asks the other toys to explain everyday ideas.
Lamp Life (Movie, 2020): A short: Bo Peep tells Woody what happened to her between Andy's house and the antique shop.
Lightyear (Movie, 2022): The in-universe film Andy watched in 1995; optional.
Toy Story 5 (Movie, 2026): The toys meet technology.

Chronological order

Lightyear (set in The film Andy saw): The in-universe film Andy watched in 1995; optional.
Toy Story (set in Andy's room): The first fully computer-animated feature, 1995.
Toy Story 2 (set in Al's Toy Barn): Woody is stolen by a collector.
Toy Story 3 (set in Andy leaves for college): Andy leaves for college.
Hawaiian Vacation (set in A short: Ken and Barbie's trip): A short: Ken and Barbie miss their Hawaii trip, so the toys stage one in Bonnie's house.
Small Fry (set in A short: Buzz in a fast-food support group): A short: a kids' meal Buzz takes Buzz's place, and Buzz lands in a support group for discarded toys.
Partysaurus Rex (set in A short: Rex in the bathtub): A short: Rex throws a bathtub rave for Bonnie's bath toys to prove he is not a party pooper.
Toy Story of Terror! (set in A roadside motel): A Halloween TV special: Bonnie's toys vanish one by one at a roadside motel.
Toy Story That Time Forgot (set in Christmas at Mason's): A Christmas TV special: Bonnie's toys meet dinosaur warrior figures who do not know they are toys.
Toy Story 4 (set in A road trip and an antique shop): Woody and Forky on a road trip.
Forky Asks a Question (set in Forky's questions): Ten short Disney+ episodes where Forky asks the other toys to explain everyday ideas.
Lamp Life (set in A short: Bo Peep's story): A short: Bo Peep tells Woody what happened to her between Andy's house and the antique shop.
Toy Story 5 (set in Toys meet tech): The toys meet technology.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (set in Buzz's cartoon world): The cartoon Buzz Lightyear is based on, in a direct-to-video film that launches the series.
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command (set in Star Command): One season of 62 episodes following Buzz and his rookie crew against Emperor Zurg.

Common questions

What order should I watch the Toy Story movies in?

How many Toy Story movies and shows are there?

There are 15 titles in the Toy Story franchise: 13 films and 2 series, released from 1995 to 2026.

How long does it take to watch all the Toy Story movies?

About 35 hours for all 15 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (8 titles) take about 10 hours.

What is the first Toy Story title in chronological order?

Lightyear, set in The film Andy saw. In release order the first is Toy Story (1995).

Which Toy Story titles can I skip?

Hawaiian Vacation, Small Fry, Partysaurus Rex, Forky Asks a Question, Lamp Life, Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Command. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.