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What: Inside Pixar

Where to watch: Disney+

Have you ever wondered how Pixar films are made? Inside Pixar is a multi-season documentary series packed with personal and cinematic anecdotes that will help viewers better understand the storytelling strategies behind Pixar Animation Studios.

Narrated by United Shades of America’s W. Kamau Bell, the latest documentary series explores topics surrounding character design, the passage of time, characters and villains, and the overarching art of storytelling.

Thinking about tuning in? Here’s what you need to know about the series:

How can I watch Inside Pixar?

Inside Pixar is exclusively available to stream on Disney+, with multi episode batches grouped under various themes. The latest — “Unpacked” — hit the streaming service on May 21, 2021.

It’s been a while since I watched any Pixar films. Where can I get a refresher?

The latest episodes of Inside Pixar will focus on overarching storytelling concepts and ideas, but if you want to familiarize yourself with some of the best Pixar works, you’ll find them all on the Disney+ app as well. Need some help figuring out where to start? Here’s every Pixar movie, ranked by our staff. 

What are people saying about the documentary series?

The Inside Pixar documentary series has been relatively well-received by creatives and Pixar fans alike. The snackable episodes are attention-grabbing and fun while also packed with interesting anecdotes from the animation studio. 

It’s essential watching for fans of Pixar movies, whether you believe in Pixar Theory or not.

Here's where to stream ‘Inside Pixar’ online

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