Pixar Animation Studios/On-screen Logos

For variations of these logos see Pixar Animation Studios/Other

Pixar

1986–1989

This opening with the "BSD" logo was only used in some Pixar shorts from the 1980's. It also made a small cameo in the CGI animated short Geri's Game and in a scene from Toy Story 2.

Pixar Animation Studios

1995–2007

Designer:  Pete Docter Hi Tech Toons (animation)

Typography:  Charlemagne Bold ("Pixar") Garamond Small Caps ("Animation Studios")

Launched:  November 22, 1995

When Pixar was established as an animation studio in 1994, the now-iconic animated intro with the company's mascot Luxo Jr., was introduced. When the logo fades to black, Luxo Jr. would still have it's light on before turning it off. It first appeared in Toy Story in 1995, but as a closing sequence. It would be started to be used at the beginning of Pixar films with A Bug's Life in 1998. This version was last used in Ratatouille in 2007.

2008–2018

Designer:  Pete Docter Gini Cruz Santos (animation)

Typography:  Charlemagne Bold ("Pixar") Garamond Small Caps ("Animation Studios")

Launched:  June 27, 2008

In 2008, the logo was enhanced in high-definition. It debuted in WALL-E, and was used until 2018, last appearing in Incredibles 2.

2008–2018 (Full-screen logo)

Designer:  Pete Docter Gini Cruz Santos (animation)

Typography:  Charlemagne Bold ("Pixar") Garamond Small Caps ("Animation Studios")

Launched:  June 27, 2008

The full-screen version of the 2008 logo exists for 4:3 prints. It debuted in WALL-E, and was used until 2018, last appearing in Incredibles 2.

2009-2018 (3D logo)

The logo forming

The finalized logo

This is a logo for most 3D films that debuted 2009 with Up, and was used until 2018, last appearing in Incredibles 2.

2019–present

Designer:  Pete Docter

Typography:  Charlemagne Bold ("Pixar") Garamond Small Caps ("Animation Studios")

Launched:  June 21, 2019

In 2019, due to the change of Pixar's technology, the opening was reanimated and the CGI was updated by giving Luxo Jr. a remodeled base and an LED lamp. This version debuted in Toy Story 4 and has been used since then.

2020, 2022-present (3D logo)

The logo forming

The finalized logo

The reanimated version of the 1995 logo makes its way to 3D with Onward, and reappeared on Lightyear. This logo didn't appear on Soul, Luca and Turning Red though, because the films were released on Disney+.