I’ve been a huge Pixar fan since Toy Story first hit theaters back in 1995, and honestly, I’m still amazed by how these movies manage to make me laugh and cry in the span of two hours. There’s something magical about Pixar films that goes way beyond just great animation – they tell stories that stick with you forever.
Whether you’re planning a movie night with friends, need some entertainment for a family gathering, or just want to test how well you really know your favorite animated movies, trivia is the perfect way to bring people together. I don’t know about you, but I love those moments when someone drops a Pixar fact that completely blows everyone’s mind.
In this collection, you’ll find over 200 carefully crafted Pixar trivia questions covering everything from the studio’s humble beginnings to their latest blockbusters. I’ve organized them into easy-to-navigate categories so you can jump straight to your favorite topics or work through them all for the ultimate Pixar challenge.
Pixar Studio History & Founders
Let’s start with where it all began. Pixar’s origin story is almost as fascinating as the movies they create, filled with tech innovation, creative risks, and some pretty incredible partnerships that changed animation forever.
- What year was Pixar Animation Studios founded?
Answer: 1986 - Who are the three main founders of Pixar?
Answer: Steve Jobs, John Lasseter, and Ed Catmull - What company did Steve Jobs purchase the computer graphics division from to create Pixar?
Answer: Lucasfilm - How much did Steve Jobs pay for the computer graphics division that became Pixar?
Answer: $10 million - What was Pixar’s first short film?
Answer: The Adventures of André and Wally B. (1984) - Before making movies, what was Pixar’s original business focus?
Answer: Selling computer hardware and software - What does the “Pixar” name actually mean?
Answer: It’s a made-up word that sounds tech-related and creative - In what year did Disney acquire Pixar?
Answer: 2006 - How much did Disney pay to acquire Pixar?
Answer: $7.4 billion - What was John Lasseter’s background before co-founding Pixar?
Answer: He was a Disney animator who worked on films like The Little Mermaid - Which Pixar co-founder served as the company’s Chief Creative Officer?
Answer: John Lasseter - What award did Ed Catmull and Pat Hanrahan win for their contributions to computer graphics?
Answer: The Academy Award for Technical Achievement - Where is Pixar’s main headquarters located?
Answer: Emeryville, California - What was the name of Pixar’s computer that they originally sold?
Answer: The Pixar Image Computer - Which director took over as Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer after John Lasseter?
Answer: Pete Docter - What was Pixar’s first commercial success before movies?
Answer: Creating computer graphics for other companies’ commercials - Which technology company was Steve Jobs running while also leading Pixar?
Answer: NeXT Computer (before returning to Apple) - What year did Pixar go public with their IPO?
Answer: 1995 - How many employees did Pixar have when they were first founded?
Answer: About 44 employees - What was the original name of the computer graphics division before it became Pixar?
Answer: The Graphics Group
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Toy Story Franchise
The movie that started it all! Toy Story wasn’t just Pixar’s first feature film – it was the first fully computer-animated movie ever made. I still remember the absolute wonder I felt watching those toys come to life for the first time.
- What year was the first Toy Story movie released?
Answer: 1995 - Who voices Woody, the cowboy toy?
Answer: Tom Hanks - Who voices Buzz Lightyear?
Answer: Tim Allen - What is Buzz Lightyear’s famous catchphrase?
Answer: “To infinity and beyond!” - What kind of toy is Woody?
Answer: A pull-string cowboy doll - What is the name of Andy’s neighbor who destroys toys?
Answer: Sid Phillips - In Toy Story 2, what is the name of the toy store where Woody is stolen?
Answer: Al’s Toy Barn - Who voices Jessie the cowgirl?
Answer: Joan Cusack - What TV show was Woody originally from?
Answer: Woody’s Roundup - What is the name of Woody’s horse?
Answer: Bullseye - In Toy Story 3, what is the name of the daycare center?
Answer: Sunnyside Daycare - Who is the main antagonist in Toy Story 3?
Answer: Lotso (Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear) - What happens to toys at Sunnyside that misbehave?
Answer: They get put in “the box” - In Toy Story 4, what type of toy is Forky?
Answer: A spork craft project - Who voices Forky?
Answer: Tony Hale - What is the name of the antique store in Toy Story 4?
Answer: Second Chance Antiques - Who is Bo Peep’s sheep?
Answer: Billy, Goat, and Gruff - What does Andy write on the bottom of Woody’s boot?
Answer: “ANDY” - What restaurant’s truck appears in the first Toy Story movie?
Answer: Pizza Planet - In Toy Story 2, what song does Jessie sing about her previous owner?
Answer: “When She Loved Me” - What military rank does the Green Army Men’s leader hold?
Answer: Sergeant - What kind of batteries does Buzz Lightyear use?
Answer: He doesn’t use batteries (he’s actually a space ranger!) - What happens to Buzz when his batteries run low?
Answer: This is a trick question – Buzz doesn’t actually use batteries - In Toy Story 4, what is Gabby Gabby’s main problem?
Answer: Her voice box is broken - What year is written on Andy’s boot in the movies?
Answer: This detail isn’t specifically mentioned in the films
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Finding Nemo & Finding Dory
These underwater adventures taught us that sometimes the best journeys happen when you’re looking for something – or someone – you love. The ocean has never looked more beautiful or terrifying than in these Pixar masterpieces.
- What type of fish is Nemo?
Answer: Clownfish - What is the name of Nemo’s father?
Answer: Marlin - What happened to Nemo’s mother and siblings?
Answer: They were eaten by a barracuda - What is wrong with Nemo’s fin?
Answer: It’s smaller/damaged (his “lucky fin”) - Who voices Dory?
Answer: Ellen DeGeneres - What condition does Dory have?
Answer: Short-term memory loss - What is the address that Dory remembers?
Answer: P. Sherman, 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney - What type of fish is Dory?
Answer: Blue tang (regal blue tang) - What does Dory call Nemo throughout most of the movie?
Answer: Elmo, Fabio, Bingo, Harpo, and other wrong names - What kind of sea creature is Bruce?
Answer: Great white shark - What is Bruce’s motto?
Answer: “Fish are friends, not food” - What are the names of Bruce’s shark friends?
Answer: Anchor and Chum - Where do the sea turtles ride the current?
Answer: The East Australian Current (EAC) - What is the name of the old sea turtle?
Answer: Crush - How old is Crush?
Answer: 150 years old (and still young, dude!) - What is the name of Crush’s son?
Answer: Squirt - In Finding Dory, where was Dory born?
Answer: The Marine Life Institute - What are the names of Dory’s parents?
Answer: Charlie and Jenny - Who voices Hank the octopus?
Answer: Ed O’Neill - What is Hank missing?
Answer: One tentacle (making him a “septopus”) - What does Hank want to get to?
Answer: Cleveland (an aquarium there) - In the dentist’s office, what is the name of the tank gang leader?
Answer: Gill - What type of fish is Gill?
Answer: Moorish idol - What does “P. Sherman” do for a living?
Answer: He’s a dentist - How does Nemo get out of the fish tank?
Answer: He jams the filter with a pebble, making the tank dirty so they have to clean it
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The Incredibles Series
Superhero families have never been more relatable than the Parrs. Between juggling teenage drama, baby powers, and saving the world, these movies perfectly capture the chaos of family life – just with more explosions and super suits.
- What is Mr. Incredible’s real name?
Answer: Bob Parr - What is Elastigirl’s real name?
Answer: Helen Parr - What is Mr. Incredible’s superpower?
Answer: Super strength - What is Elastigirl’s superpower?
Answer: She can stretch her body into any shape - What are the names of the Incredible children?
Answer: Violet, Dash, and Jack-Jack - What is Violet’s superpower?
Answer: Invisibility and force fields - What is Dash’s superpower?
Answer: Super speed - Who is the main villain in the first Incredibles movie?
Answer: Syndrome (Buddy Pine) - What was Syndrome’s childhood superhero name?
Answer: IncrediBoy - Who voices Edna Mode?
Answer: Brad Bird (the director) - What is Edna Mode’s famous rule about superhero costumes?
Answer: “No capes!” - What island does Syndrome operate from?
Answer: Nomanisan Island - What is the name of Syndrome’s robot?
Answer: The Omnidroid - In Incredibles 2, who is the main villain?
Answer: Evelyn Deavor/Screenslaver - What company do Winston and Evelyn Deavor run?
Answer: DevTech - What happens to Jack-Jack in the second movie?
Answer: His powers start manifesting - How many powers does Jack-Jack have?
Answer: 17 different powers - Who babysits Jack-Jack?
Answer: Edna Mode - What is Frozone’s real name?
Answer: Lucius Best - Who voices Frozone?
Answer: Samuel L. Jackson - What does Frozone always ask for when fighting crime?
Answer: “Where’s my super suit?” - What government agent works with the Incredibles?
Answer: Rick Dicker - What is the name of the superhero relocation program?
Answer: The Super Relocation Program - In what decade were superheroes forced into hiding?
Answer: The 1960s - What car does Mr. Incredible drive at the beginning of the first movie?
Answer: A small, blue car that he can barely fit in
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Cars Universe
The world of Cars brought us talking vehicles, small-town charm, and the importance of slowing down to appreciate the journey. These movies prove that sometimes the best stories happen on the road less traveled.
- What is Lightning McQueen’s racing number?
Answer: 95 - Who voices Lightning McQueen?
Answer: Owen Wilson - What is Lightning McQueen’s catchphrase?
Answer: “Ka-chiga!” - What town does Lightning McQueen get stuck in?
Answer: Radiator Springs - Who is Lightning McQueen’s love interest?
Answer: Sally Carrera - What type of car is Sally?
Answer: Porsche 911 Carrera - Who voices Mater?
Answer: Larry the Cable Guy - What is Mater’s full name?
Answer: Sir Tow Mater - What does Mater do for a living?
Answer: He’s a tow truck - Who is the town judge in Radiator Springs?
Answer: Doc Hudson - What was Doc Hudson’s racing nickname?
Answer: The Fabulous Hudson Hornet - What year did Doc Hudson win the Piston Cup?
Answer: 1951, 1952, and 1953 - Who runs Flo’s V8 Cafe?
Answer: Flo - What kind of business does Luigi run?
Answer: Casa Della Tires (tire shop) - Who is Luigi’s assistant?
Answer: Guido - In Cars 2, where do the characters travel for the World Grand Prix?
Answer: Japan, Italy, and England - Who is the main villain in Cars 2?
Answer: Professor Zündapp and Miles Axlerod - What spy organization does Finn McMissile work for?
Answer: British Intelligence - In Cars 3, who is Lightning McQueen’s trainer?
Answer: Cruz Ramirez - What happens to Lightning McQueen in Cars 3?
Answer: He crashes during a race - Who voices Cruz Ramirez?
Answer: Cristela Alonzo - What is the name of the racing simulator facility?
Answer: Rust-eze Racing Center - What company sponsors Lightning McQueen?
Answer: Rust-eze - What highway runs through Radiator Springs?
Answer: Route 66 - What caused Radiator Springs to become nearly deserted?
Answer: The Interstate was built, bypassing the town
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Monsters, Inc. & Monsters University
The monster world of Pixar showed us that sometimes the scariest-looking creatures have the biggest hearts. These movies flipped our childhood fears upside down and made us want to give every monster under the bed a big hug.
- What powers the city of Monstropolis?
Answer: Children’s screams - What is Sulley’s full name?
Answer: James P. Sullivan - Who voices Sulley?
Answer: John Goodman - What is Mike Wazowski’s dream job?
Answer: To be a Scarer - Who voices Mike Wazowski?
Answer: Billy Crystal - What do the monsters call the human child?
Answer: Boo (her real name is Mary) - What company do Mike and Sulley work for?
Answer: Monsters, Incorporated - Who is the main villain in Monsters, Inc.?
Answer: Henry J. Waternoose III and Randall Boggs - What happens when a human child touches a monster?
Answer: The CDA (Child Detection Agency) believes it’s toxic - What does CDA stand for?
Answer: Child Detection Agency - What color is Randall?
Answer: Purple (with the ability to camouflage) - What is Randall’s special ability?
Answer: Invisibility/camouflage - What restaurant do Mike and Sulley go to for their date?
Answer: Harryhausen’s - In Monsters University, what fraternity does Mike join?
Answer: Oozma Kappa (OK) - What college do Mike and Sulley attend?
Answer: Monsters University - What is the name of the dean at Monsters University?
Answer: Dean Hardscrabble - What kind of monster is Dean Hardscrabble?
Answer: A dragon-like creature with centipede legs - What fraternity is Sulley originally part of?
Answer: Roar Omega Roar (ROR) - What competition do the fraternities compete in?
Answer: The Scare Games - What happens at the end of Monsters, Inc. regarding the power source?
Answer: They discover laughter generates more power than screams - Who is the top Scarer at Monsters, Inc.?
Answer: James P. Sullivan (Sulley) - What is Mike’s college major?
Answer: Scaring - How many eyes does Mike Wazowski have?
Answer: One - What does Boo call Sulley?
Answer: “Kitty” - What item does Boo give to Sulley?
Answer: A drawing
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Up & Wall-E
These two movies represent Pixar at their most emotionally powerful. Up taught us about love, loss, and new beginnings, while Wall-E showed us the importance of connection and taking care of our planet.
- What is the name of the old man in Up?
Answer: Carl Fredricksen - What was Carl’s wife’s name?
Answer: Ellie - What kind of bird does Russell discover?
Answer: Kevin (a rare bird from South America) - What is the name of the talking dog in Up?
Answer: Dug - What does Dug love most?
Answer: Squirrels! (“Squirrel!”) - Where does Carl want to take his house?
Answer: Paradise Falls, South America - What organization is Russell part of?
Answer: The Wilderness Explorers - What badge is Russell trying to earn?
Answer: The “Assisting the Elderly” badge - Who is the villain in Up?
Answer: Charles Muntz - What kind of dogs does Muntz have?
Answer: Various breeds, all with collar translators - What does Wall-E stand for?
Answer: Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class - What is Wall-E’s job?
Answer: Compacting trash on Earth - What plant does Wall-E find?
Answer: A small green seedling - What is the name of the ship where humans live?
Answer: The Axiom - What does EVE stand for?
Answer: Extraterrestrial Vegetation Evaluator - What is EVE’s mission?
Answer: To find plant life on Earth - Who is the captain of the Axiom?
Answer: Captain B. McCrea - What company runs everything in Wall-E’s world?
Answer: Buy n Large (BnL) - What musical does Wall-E love watching?
Answer: Hello, Dolly! - How long has Wall-E been alone on Earth?
Answer: 700 years - What happens to humans in Wall-E?
Answer: They become obese and dependent on technology - What is the name of the evil computer on the Axiom?
Answer: AUTO - What song do Wall-E and EVE dance to in space?
Answer: “Define Dancing” (instrumental from Hello, Dolly!) - How does Wall-E power himself?
Answer: Solar power - What is Wall-E’s pet?
Answer: A cockroach named Hal
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Inside Out & Soul
These movies took abstract concepts – emotions and the meaning of life – and made them tangible, relatable, and deeply moving. They remind us that our inner worlds are just as complex and important as what happens on the outside.
- What are the five main emotions in Riley’s head?
Answer: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust - Who voices Joy?
Answer: Amy Poehler - Who voices Sadness?
Answer: Phyllis Smith - What city does Riley’s family move to?
Answer: San Francisco - What sport does Riley play?
Answer: Hockey - What are Riley’s core memories?
Answer: Golden memories that power her personality islands - What are the personality islands called?
Answer: Family Island, Hockey Island, Friendship Island, Goofball Island, and Honesty Island - Who is Riley’s imaginary friend?
Answer: Bing Bong - What is Bing Bong made of?
Answer: Cotton candy (and he cries candy) - What vehicle does Bing Bong have?
Answer: A rocket wagon - What happens in the Abstract Thought area?
Answer: Characters become abstract art versions of themselves - In Soul, what is Joe Gardner’s profession?
Answer: Middle school band teacher and jazz musician - Who voices Joe Gardner?
Answer: Jamie Foxx - What instrument does Joe play?
Answer: Piano - What is the “Great Before”?
Answer: Where souls get their personalities before being born - What is Joe’s mentor soul number?
Answer: 22 - Who voices soul 22?
Answer: Tina Fey - What has soul 22 never found?
Answer: Their “spark” to earn their Earth pass - What jazz club does Joe dream of playing at?
Answer: The Half Note - What happens to Joe when he falls down the manhole?
Answer: His soul separates from his body - What are the “You Seminars”?
Answer: Where souls develop their personalities in the Great Before - Who voices Terry?
Answer: Rachel House - What is Joe’s barber’s name?
Answer: Dez - What does Joe’s mother want him to do instead of music?
Answer: Keep his stable teaching job - What is the “Zone”?
Answer: A state of flow where you’re completely absorbed in what you’re doing
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Coco & Turning Red
These culturally rich films celebrate family traditions while exploring the universal themes of growing up, following your dreams, and understanding where you come from.
- What is Miguel’s family business in Coco?
Answer: Shoemaking - What instrument does Miguel want to play?
Answer: Guitar - Who voices Miguel?
Answer: Anthony Gonzalez - What is the name of Miguel’s great-great-grandmother?
Answer: Mama Coco (Socorro Rivera) - What holiday is Coco centered around?
Answer: Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - What is the name of Miguel’s dog?
Answer: Dante - Who does Miguel think is his great-great-grandfather?
Answer: Ernesto de la Cruz - Who is Miguel’s actual great-great-grandfather?
Answer: Héctor Rivera - What song does Héctor write for his daughter?
Answer: “Remember Me” - What happens if you’re forgotten in the Land of the Dead?
Answer: You disappear forever (the “final death”) - In Turning Red, what does Mei turn into?
Answer: A giant red panda - What triggers Mei’s transformation?
Answer: Strong emotions - Who voices Mei?
Answer: Rosalie Chiang - What year is Turning Red set in?
Answer: 2002 - What city does Turning Red take place in?
Answer: Toronto, Canada - What is the name of Mei’s favorite boy band?
Answer: 4*Town - What does Mei’s mother do for work?
Answer: She helps run the family temple - What is the name of Mei’s best friends?
Answer: Miriam, Priya, and Abby - How do the women in Mei’s family control their panda spirit?
Answer: Through a ritual involving a red moon - What does Mei choose to do with her panda spirit at the end?
Answer: She keeps it instead of banishing it
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Ratatouille & A Bug’s Life
These films prove that the smallest characters often have the biggest dreams. Whether it’s a rat who wants to cook or an ant who thinks outside the colony, these movies celebrate individual creativity and courage.
- What is the name of the rat who wants to cook?
Answer: Remy - Who voices Remy?
Answer: Patton Oswalt - What is the name of the human who can’t cook?
Answer: Alfredo Linguini - How does Remy control Linguini?
Answer: By pulling his hair like puppet strings - What is the name of the restaurant where they work?
Answer: Gusteau’s - Who was the famous chef who owned the restaurant?
Answer: Auguste Gusteau - What is Gusteau’s motto?
Answer: “Anyone can cook” - Who is the feared food critic?
Answer: Anton Ego - What dish does Remy make for the critic?
Answer: Ratatouille - What happens when Ego tastes the ratatouille?
Answer: He has a flashback to his childhood - In A Bug’s Life, what is the main character’s name?
Answer: Flik - What type of bug is Flik?
Answer: Ant - What does Flik accidentally do to the offering for the grasshoppers?
Answer: He knocks it into the water - Who is the leader of the grasshoppers?
Answer: Hopper - Who voices Hopper?
Answer: Kevin Spacey - What circus act do the bugs Flik recruits actually perform?
Answer: They’re not warriors – they’re circus performers - What is the name of the butterfly in the circus?
Answer: Gypsy - Who is the circus troupe’s leader?
Answer: P.T. Flea - What kind of bug is Heimlich?
Answer: Caterpillar - What does Heimlich dream of becoming?
Answer: A beautiful butterfly
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Brave & The Good Dinosaur
These films explore themes of courage, family bonds, and finding your own path. Both feature protagonists who must overcome their fears to protect what matters most to them.
- What is the name of the Scottish princess in Brave?
Answer: Merida - Who voices Merida?
Answer: Kelly Macdonald - What weapon is Merida skilled with?
Answer: Bow and arrow - What does Merida’s mother turn into?
Answer: A bear - What causes her mother’s transformation?
Answer: A spell from a witch - How many brothers does Merida have?
Answer: Three (triplets) - What are her brothers’ names?
Answer: Harris, Hubert, and Hamish - What do her brothers turn into?
Answer: Bear cubs - What must Merida do to break the spell?
Answer: “Mend the bond torn by pride” - What tapestry does Merida repair?
Answer: One showing her and her mother - In The Good Dinosaur, what is the main character’s name?
Answer: Arlo - What type of dinosaur is Arlo?
Answer: Apatosaurus - Who is Arlo’s human companion?
Answer: Spot - What happened to Arlo’s father?
Answer: He died in a flash flood - What job is Arlo supposed to do on the farm?
Answer: Feed the chickens - What does Arlo’s father want him to do to “make his mark”?
Answer: Overcome his fears and contribute to the family - How does Spot communicate?
Answer: Through growls, howls, and actions (he doesn’t speak) - What kind of dinosaurs are the T-Rex ranchers?
Answer: Tyrannosaurus Rex - What do the T-Rex family ranch?
Answer: Longhorns (prehistoric buffalo-like creatures)
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Pixar Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
This is where Pixar truly shines! The studio is famous for hiding incredible details and references throughout their movies. I love how every rewatch reveals something new that connects the entire Pixar universe together.
- What truck appears in almost every Pixar movie?
Answer: The Pizza Planet truck - What does “A113” refer to in Pixar movies?
Answer: A classroom number at CalArts where many Pixar animators studied - Where does A113 appear in Toy Story?
Answer: On Andy’s mom’s license plate - What ball appears in many Pixar films?
Answer: The Luxo ball (yellow ball with blue stripe and red star) - Where does the Luxo ball first appear?
Answer: In Pixar’s short film “Luxo Jr.” - What character from Toy Story appears in A Bug’s Life?
Answer: Buzz Lightyear (as a toy in the trailer) - In Monsters, Inc., what Pixar character appears as a toy?
Answer: Nemo (as a stuffed animal) - What Finding Nemo character appears in Toy Story 3?
Answer: Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear appears in a magazine in the dentist’s office in Finding Nemo - What Cars character appears in Toy Story 3?
Answer: Lightning McQueen appears as a toy car - Where does Sulley appear in Brave?
Answer: As a wood carving in the witch’s cottage - What Brave character appears in The Good Dinosaur?
Answer: A carved wooden figure of Merida - In Coco, what other Pixar movie is referenced?
Answer: The Incredibles (there’s a poster in Miguel’s room) - What company name appears across multiple Pixar films?
Answer: Buy n Large (BnL) - Where was Buy n Large first mentioned?
Answer: Wall-E - What Pixar short always plays before their feature films?
Answer: Various original shorts (like “Boundin’,” “For the Birds,” etc.) - What is the name of Pixar’s lamp mascot?
Answer: Luxo Jr. - In Up, what pizza place do we see?
Answer: Pizza Planet - What number is significant to Pixar director John Lasseter?
Answer: 95 (appears in many films, including Lightning McQueen’s number) - Where does the number 2319 come from in Monsters, Inc.?
Answer: It corresponds to “CDA” on a phone keypad - What Inside Out emotion appears in The Good Dinosaur?
Answer: Fear (as a small figurine)
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Voice Actors & Behind the Scenes
The magic of Pixar isn’t just in the animation – it’s in the incredible voice performances that bring these characters to life. Some of these casting choices might surprise you!
- Which Pixar director also voices Edna Mode?
Answer: Brad Bird - What famous actor voices Lightning McQueen?
Answer: Owen Wilson - Who voices both Woody and the conductor in Polar Express?
Answer: Tom Hanks - Which comedian voices Mike Wazowski?
Answer: Billy Crystal - What TV show star voices Dory?
Answer: Ellen DeGeneres (from The Ellen Show) - Who voices Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films?
Answer: Tim Allen - Which actor voices both Mr. Incredible and the villain in Ratatouille?
Answer: Craig T. Nelson (Mr. Incredible) – though the Ratatouille villain is voiced by Ian Holm - Who voices Sulley in Monsters, Inc.?
Answer: John Goodman - What comedian voices Mater in Cars?
Answer: Larry the Cable Guy - Who voices Merida in Brave?
Answer: Kelly Macdonald - Which actor voices Carl Fredricksen in Up?
Answer: Ed Asner - Who voices Remy the rat in Ratatouille?
Answer: Patton Oswalt - What actress voices Elastigirl?
Answer: Holly Hunter - Who voices Frozone in The Incredibles?
Answer: Samuel L. Jackson - Which child actor voices Russell in Up?
Answer: Jordan Nagai - Who voices EVE in Wall-E?
Answer: Elissa Knight - What actor voices Hank the octopus in Finding Dory?
Answer: Ed O’Neill - Who voices Cruz Ramirez in Cars 3?
Answer: Cristela Alonzo - Which actress voices Joy in Inside Out?
Answer: Amy Poehler - Who voices Joe Gardner in Soul?
Answer: Jamie Foxx
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Awards & Box Office
Pixar’s success isn’t just measured in heartwarming moments – they’ve dominated both critically and commercially. These numbers show just how much audiences around the world love these films.
- How many Academy Awards has Pixar won for Best Animated Feature?
Answer: 11 (as of 2024) - Which Pixar film was the first to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature?
Answer: Finding Nemo (2004) - What was Pixar’s highest-grossing film worldwide?
Answer: Incredibles 2 (over $1.2 billion) - Which Pixar film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards?
Answer: Up (2010) - How many Pixar films have been nominated for Best Picture?
Answer: Three (Up, Toy Story 3, and Soul) - Which Pixar film won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature Film in 2021?
Answer: Soul - What was the first Pixar film to gross over $1 billion worldwide?
Answer: Toy Story 3 - Which Pixar director has won the most Academy Awards?
Answer: Pete Docter (for Up, Inside Out, and Soul) - What Pixar film holds the record for biggest opening weekend for an animated film?
Answer: Incredibles 2 - Which Pixar film was the first to be released directly to Disney+?
Answer: Soul (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) - How many Annie Awards has Pixar won total?
Answer: Over 100 (they dominate the animation industry awards) - Which Pixar film won the BAFTA for Best Animated Film in 2018?
Answer: Coco - What was Pixar’s first film to earn over $400 million domestically?
Answer: Toy Story 3 - Which Pixar sequel made more money than its original?
Answer: Several, including Toy Story 2, Finding Dory, and Incredibles 2 - What Pixar film has the highest Rotten Tomatoes score?
Answer: Toy Story 2 (100%)
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Why Pixar Trivia is Perfect for Any Gathering
There’s something special about Pixar movies that makes them perfect trivia material. Unlike other animated studios, Pixar has this incredible attention to detail and storytelling that creates layers upon layers of interesting facts. Every time I watch one of their films, I notice something new – whether it’s a hidden Mickey, a reference to another movie, or just an incredibly clever visual joke.
What I love most about Pixar trivia is how it works for absolutely everyone. Kids get excited about the characters and basic plot points, while adults can dive deep into the technical achievements, voice acting, and those emotional moments that hit way too hard. My family discovered this during a recent road trip when we started asking each other random Pixar questions – suddenly, my 8-year-old nephew was teaching my dad about the Pizza Planet truck appearing in almost every movie!
The best part? These questions naturally spark conversations about favorite scenes, memorable quotes, and those moments that made us ugly cry in a movie theater. Trust me, once you start down the Pixar trivia rabbit hole, you’ll be amazed at how much there is to discover.
Final Thoughts
There you have it – over 300 Pixar trivia questions that span the entire incredible catalog of films from this amazing studio! From the groundbreaking technology of Toy Story to the emotional depth of Soul, Pixar continues to create movies that resonate with audiences of all ages.
What I love most about putting together this collection is how it reminds me of all the little details and connections that make the Pixar universe so special. Did you know all the answers? I’ll admit, some of these stumped even me during my research, and I consider myself a pretty big Pixar fan!
Whether you use these questions for a family movie night, a trivia competition with friends, or just to test your own knowledge, I hope they bring back some wonderful memories of these incredible films. There’s something magical about how Pixar movies can make us laugh, cry, and think all at the same time.
The next time you watch a Pixar movie, keep an eye out for those Easter eggs and hidden details – you might just spot something that could become your new favorite trivia question! And don’t forget to check out our other collections of general knowledge trivia for even more fun facts and questions.
What was your favorite Pixar trivia question from this list? Did any of the answers surprise you?