The first Toy Story movie was released in cinemas on November 22, 1995.

Here’s a quick bit of extra context:

  • It had its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on November 19, 1995, a few days before the wide release.
  • It was the first full-length feature film made entirely with computer-generated imagery (CGI), produced by Pixar and released by Walt Disney Pictures.
  • Its success in 1995 kicked off the whole Toy Story franchise and helped establish Pixar as a major animation studio.