On this day in 1995, ‘Toy Story’ was released. It became a modern classic, known for its revolutionary, fully computer-generated animation as well as its captivating story and universal themes. ‘Toy Story’ put Pixar on the map and generated a franchise of movies, TV shows, games, theme park lands, and more. It became the highest-grossing film of 1995, even beating classics like ‘Apollo 13,’ ‘GoldenEye,’ and ‘Jumanji.’ ‘Toy Story’ earned an Academy Award for Special Achievement. [30 years ago in 2025]