The Pixar universe has captivated audiences of all ages around the globe. Over several decades, the company founded by Steve Jobs has released some of the most important blockbusters of recent decades, and above all it has returned the place it deserves to animated cinema, which is more prolific than ever. So from his extensive filmography, we have chosen the five most iconic and unforgettable characters.
Woody from Toy Story
When we think of Pixar , yes or yes, Toy Story comes to mind, perhaps the most important animated film of recent decades. And two of its protagonists are part of that cast of unforgettable characters that we all carry in our hearts.
Woody is one of them, the cowboy toy was released in 1995 in Pixar ‘s first major production and became an icon of the studios and the new industry that came with it. The original voice of the sheriff was none other than Tom Hanks, and somehow became the doll that represented the passage from childhood to adolescence and later to adulthood, thanks to the look of his inseparable Andy.
Lightning McQueen from Cars
He is another of those characters that impacted us all and the visible face of Cars, a film that is not one of Pixar’s highest-grossing films but that blew up the sales figures for products derived from it. Speaking of cars, perhaps only Herbie has been as popular as him. He is a racing car with its own indomitable soul that has starred in the three films of the series and, as you probably already know, his name is a tribute to the legendary Steve McQueen.
His Nascar race car look is already an icon of motorsports and he is a character that can be described as self-centered and smug, as well as a perfectionist with a little heart.
Dory from Finding Nemo
Another one of those characters that inescapably reminds us of Pixar when we see it, and vice versa. Never before had so much use been made of the poor memory of a fish and perhaps for that reason, and his innocence, we all love Dory.
An essential protagonist who in 2016 earned her own film, Finding Dory , in which she briefly recovers her memory to remember her family and go looking for them. A character that undoubtedly marked Pixar and led to one of the biggest blockbusters in its history.
Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story
From Toy Story we could get several unforgettable characters and together with Woody, it is clear that Buzz must be by his side. The space ranger, battling the evil Zurg, stole our hearts while he was hell-bent on going down in style. Soon we will be able to see him in his own film that promises a lot: Lightyear .
You couldn’t understand his character without Woody and vice versa. His name is inspired by the astronaut Buzz Aldrin and his design was based on the mythical GI Joe, although with a space touch. He has appeared in all the Toy Story installments and, as we told you, this summer he will have his own movie that we hope will start a successful franchise. A true dreamer who has always proven to be the best adventurer in the saga.
Mike Wazowski of Monsters Inc.
A recognizable character in any environment, with his big eye, his chubby appearance and a striking green skin. A crazy, unapologetic and hilarious comedian who made the most of his clumsy movements.
The original film was followed in 2002 by a short film focused on the premiere of his car, and in 2013 he starred in a second installment in the form of a prequel, Monsters University , which was also a great box office success. We cannot understand Mike without his partner Sully, another of the characters that could have been on this same list.