As much as we love Pixar's feature-length films [1], the Pixar short films are so much more than just bonus material tacked on at the beginning when you go to see a brand-new movie. Many of the short films from Pixar [2] have been released on home media and available online previously, but now, with Disney+ [3], they're finally together in one place. Along with the existing titles, Disney+ is also home to a new series called SparkShorts, which are a handful of new Pixar shorts that aren't tied to any one theatrical release but are Disney+ exclusives. Ahead, check out the very best Pixar short films from over the years, plus the latest offerings available now for streaming.
Float
A father realises that his son has a special ability and, out of fear for him, forces him to hide it away. When his son's abilities become too obvious to hide, he has to make a choice and learn a lesson.
Watch Float on Disney+. [4]
Forky Asks a Question
In this educational and funny Toy Story 4 spinoff, Forky learns about the ins and outs of the US monetary system.
Watch Forky Asks a Question on Disney+. [5]
Kitbull
In the grand tradition of cross-species animated friendships, this short focuses on the unlikely friendship between a stray kitten and a Pit Bull.
Watch Kitbull on Disney+. [6]
Purl
Purl is, as one might suspect, a cheerful ball of yarn. When she gets a job at a fast-paced, slightly bro-y startup, she struggles to fit in and has to figure out how much of herself she's willing to sacrifice to get ahead.
Watch Purl on Disney+. [7]
Smash and Grab
Who says WALL-E has the only robot love story we care about? In Smash and Grab, two robots who have spent years working alongside each other decide to make a break for freedom together.
Watch Smash and Grab on Disney+. [8]
Bao
A Chinese-Canadian mom is feeling sad after her son grows up and leaves home. When one of her dumplings comes to life, she gets a second chance, but she has to learn that nothing lasts forever.
Watch Bao on Disney+. [9]
Boundin'
A dancing lamb is the most popular among his animal friends, until a shorn coat leaves him the target of their jokes. With the help of a jackalope, he learns to regain his confidence.
Watch Boundin' on Disney+. [10]
For the Birds
A lesson about sharing and working together is at the heart of this short. When a much larger bird tries to join a bunch of small birds on a telephone wire, chaos ensues.
Watch For the Birds on Disney+. [11]
Jack-Jack Attack
The infant superhero from The Incredibles gets his own turn in the spotlight in this short, which follows a single night where Jack-Jack is in the care of an unsuspecting babysitter.
Watch Jack-Jack Attack on Disney+. [12]
La Luna
A young boy goes to work with his father and grandfather for the first time in this sweet coming-of-age short.
Watch La Luna on Disney+. [13]
Lava
A lonely volcano longs for love in this movie. Little does he know that someone has heard his song — but will it be too late?
Watch Lava on Disney+. [14]
Lifted
A teenage alien is at the controls for his first-ever abduction mission: to lift an unwitting farmer from his home, all under the watchful eyes of his annoyed teacher.
Watch Lifted on Disney+. [15]
Mike's New Car
This Monsters, Inc. spinoff is exactly what it sounds like: Mike gets a snazzy, high-tech new car, and he can't wait to show it off to Sully.
Watch Mike's New Car on Disney+. [16]
Piper
In this Oscar-nominated short, a baby sandpiper hatches and must learn to forage for food — even though it means going close to the shoreline with all those scary waves.
Watch Piper on Disney+. [17]
Presto
The famous magician Presto runs into problems when he forgets to feed his rabbit assistant, leaving him on stage with one very annoyed bunny.
Watch Presto on Disney+. [18]