In 1986, Pixar was born, at a time when digital animation was still an experimental territory, far removed from the mainstream imagination. Back then, the idea of creating emotionally engaging films built entirely on computers felt extremely distant from reality—but Pixar proved otherwise. It turned technology into an invisible tool, placing it at the service of storytelling. To mark this anniversary, the animation studio released a compilation on its YouTube channel featuring forty iconic clips, from Toy Story all the way to Elio.

Forty years after its founding, Pixar now operates in a far more complex and competitive landscape, yet its impact remains significant. More than a sequence of iconic films, the studio’s true legacy lies in its approach to visual storytelling: the central role of writing, the value of time, and the belief that the most powerful innovation is the one capable of moving people. A reminder that even in the age of hyper-technology, a good story is always at the heart of everything.

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