15 Pixar Shorts That Will Break Your Heart, Then Put It Back Together Again
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As much as we love Pixar's feature-length films, 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 have been released on home media and available online previously, but now, with Disney+, 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 realizes 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Luna
A young boy goes to work with his father and grandfather for the first time in this sweet coming-of-age short.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.