<P> Toy Story was released in theaters on November 22 , 1995 , and was the highest - grossing film on its opening weekend , earning over $373 million at the worldwide box office . The film was positively reviewed by critics and audiences , who praised the animation 's technical innovation , the wit and thematic sophistication of the screenplay , and the vocal performances of Hanks and Allen . It is considered by many critics to be one of the best animated films ever made . The film received three Academy Award nominations , including Best Original Screenplay , Best Original Score , and Best Original Song for `` You 've Got a Friend in Me '' , as well as winning a Special Achievement Academy Award . It was inducted into the National Film Registry as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' in 2005 , its first year of eligibility . In addition to home media releases and theatrical re-releases , Toy Story - inspired material has run the gamut from toys , video games , theme park attractions , spin - offs , merchandise , and two sequels -- Toy Story 2 ( 1999 ) and Toy Story 3 ( 2010 ) -- both of which also garnered massive commercial success and critical acclaim , with a third sequel , Toy Story 4 , slated for a 2019 release . </P>
<P> Toy Story was released in theaters on November 22 , 1995 , and was the highest - grossing film on its opening weekend , earning over $373 million at the worldwide box office . The film was positively reviewed by critics and audiences , who praised the animation 's technical innovation , the wit and thematic sophistication of the screenplay , and the vocal performances of Hanks and Allen . It is considered by many critics to be one of the best animated films ever made . The film received three Academy Award nominations , including Best Original Screenplay , Best Original Score , and Best Original Song for `` You 've Got a Friend in Me '' , as well as winning a Special Achievement Academy Award . It was inducted into the National Film Registry as being `` culturally , historically , or aesthetically significant '' in 2005 , its first year of eligibility . In addition to home media releases and theatrical re-releases , Toy Story - inspired material has run the gamut from toys , video games , theme park attractions , spin - offs , merchandise , and two sequels -- Toy Story 2 ( 1999 ) and Toy Story 3 ( 2010 ) -- both of which also garnered massive commercial success and critical acclaim , with a third sequel , Toy Story 4 , slated for a 2019 release . </P>
when did the original toy story come out
when did the original toy story come out
November 22 , 1995
November 22 , 1995