Toy Story returns to the silver screen for its 30th anniversary

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis · Updated on September 24, 2025 at 12:25 p.m. · Published on June 8, 2009 at 02:42 p.m.
For its 30th anniversary, Toy Story, directed by John Lasseter, returns to theaters on September 24, 2025. The first CG-animated film will be shown in French in 200 theaters.

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Toy Story returns to theaters on September 24, 2025 for an exceptional week. John Lasseter 's Toy Story was the first feature film to be entirely computer-generated, revolutionizing the world of animation and leaving its mark on entire generations of moviegoers. Distributed by Disney and Pixar, it will be screened in French version in over 200 cinemas in France, some offering HDR, 4DX and ICE formats for an even more immersive experience.

Toy Story trailer

The trailer brings us back to Woody, Buzz and the gang in their first adventures, just as viewers discovered them in 1996.

When and where to see Toy Story?

Toy Story will be back in theaters in France from September 24, 2025 for a limited one-week run, to mark its 30th anniversary.

Synopsis: Andy, a 6-year-old boy, is unaware that his toys come to life as soon as he leaves his room. Woody, his favorite cowboy, sees his status threatened by the arrival of a newcomer: Buzz Lightyear, a cosmonaut convinced he's a real intergalactic hero. Now rivals, Woody and Buzz find themselves embroiled in an adventure fraught with danger, between the Pizza Planet fast-food restaurant and the home of the dreaded Sid, a teenager who loves abusing toys.

An animation classic

Released in France in 1996, Toy Story was Pixar Studios' first film and a seminal work indigital animation. In addition to its technological innovation, the film seduced audiences with its endearing characters and universal humor, quickly becoming a family cinema staple. The saga went on to spawn several successful sequels, including Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4, each a huge critical and public success.

Why revisit Toy Story in theaters?

This revival allows viewers who grew up with the film to rediscover it on the big screen, and new generations to discover Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Mr. Potato Head, Rex and Zigzag in optimal conditions. With its universal themes of friendship, jealousy and solidarity, Toy Story remains a timeless film that continues to touch children and adults alike.

Toy Story in a nutshell

Toy Story, directed by John Lasseter and written with Andrew Stanton, will be back in theaters on September 24, 2025 to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Featuring a cult voice cast - Richard Darbois, Tim Allen, Jacques Ferrière - this animated film can be (re)discovered for a week in over 200 French cinemas.

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