A nostalgic Pixar films celebration is happening in Vancouver for spring break

One of the most beloved animation studios in the world is getting a new retrospective in Vancouver during spring break, and film fans will want to get their popcorn ready.

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) is presenting Generation Pixar from March 17 to 30.

The celebration at VIFF Centre Vancity Theatre includes 11 Pixar films from the company’s early years, including animated masterpieces and Oscar-winning classics.

Generation Pixar will also feature special presentations, including a Pixar trivia night, a behind-the-scenes talk, and a live musical performance. Fans of all ages are welcome to attend.

© Disney Pixar 2010

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“Pixar’s little lamp has come to represent some of our most well-loved stories; films that are original, witty, emotional, and beautifully formed,” said VIFF Centre year-round programmer Tom Charity in a release.

“In Generation Pixar, we celebrate the achievements of the company’s first 15 years, a run of 11 extraordinary features which left an indelible imprint on children either side of the millennium — and their parents.”

© Disney Pixar 2003

The lineup of films being screened during VIFF’s Generation Pixar series includes:

• Toy Story (1995)
• Toy Story 2 (1999)
• Toy Story 3 (2010)
• A Bug’s Life (1998)
• The Incredibles (2004)
• Monsters, Inc. (2001)
• Finding Nemo (2003)
• Cars (2006)
• Ratatouille (2007)
• WALL-E (2008)
• Up (2009)

Each film will be screened at least twice throughout the event, save for Toy Story 3, which has just one showing. And guests will enjoy seeing their favourite films on the theater’s state-of-the-art 4K projection, with a Dolby Atmos immersive sound system and big, comfy seats.

VIFF Cinema

The lineup of events at the VIFF Centre also includes a Pixar Trivia Night on Wednesday, March 19, and Matt Grinke’s Happiest Jazz Quintet on Earth Plays Pixar on Sunday, March 23. See the full schedule online.

Tickets for Generation Pixar start at just $10 for youth, and adults can also save with a three-show pack for $42. Children are invited to be the first to see Finding Nemo on VIFF’s big screen at the VIFF Kids Club on Saturday, March 15, ahead of the official series launch.

Spring Break at VIFF Centre – Generation Pixar

When: March 17 to 30, 2025
Time: Various screening times
Where: VIFF Centre — 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver
Tickets: $10-$16. Discounts for students, seniors, and VIFF+ members. Purchase online