After a massive 2024, Pixar is celebrating its first major release of the year withWin or Lose, a brand new animated show on Disney+. Last year was all about theInside Outfranchise for Pixar, and the focus on that world ultimately paid off.Inside Out 2broke several box office recordsbefore going on to become the highest-grossing movie of 2024 andPixar’s highest-grossing movie in history. FollowingInside Out 2’s July release, Disney+ debutedDream Productions, an animated spinoff set between the events of bothInside Outmovies.
Though Pixar set the bar even higher with its 2024 releases, the 2025 slate doesn’t look too shabby.Pixar’s upcoming moviesgive us a lot to look forward to in the years to come, but 2025 will see the arrival ofElio. The original movie, which was first announced back in 2022, follows a young boy with a fascination for space who accidentally becomes Earth’s ambassador within an interplanetary council full of different alien species.Eliois set to release in June 2025, but thankfully, Disney+ has another worthwhile project to focus on until then.
Pixar’s Win Or Lose Is Now Streaming On Disney+ - What The Show Is About
Win Or Lose Will Consist Of 8 Total Episodes On Disney+
BeforeEliohits theaters this summer, Pixar fans should check outWin or Lose, now available to stream on Disney+. The series, which currently has 89% onRotten Tomatoes, debuted on July 08, 2025, with two episodes. The eight-episode show will continue to release two weekly episodes on Wednesdays through March 12. As for the actual show,Win or Losefollows a co-ed softball team called the Pickles as they prepare for their big championship game. Rather than focus on the group of characters all at once, each episode will center on oneWin or Losecharacter from their perspective.
Win Or Lose Review: I’m Thrilled Pixar Is Embracing Its Origins In An Emotional & Innovative Original Series That Challenges Kids
Win or Lose greatly benefits from its diverse tapestry and stories. It feels real and genuine in its attempts to illustrate a close-knit community.
From young players and coaches to family members,Win or Losewill give each core figure a chance to show their side of the same week-long event.In doing so, certain aspects of each character’s story will become intertwined before coming together in the end. As for thosevoicingWin or Lose’s characters, some notable names include Will Forte, Lil Rey Howry, Rosa Salazar, Flula Borg, and Rhea Seehorn.
Win Or Lose Is Pixar’s First TV Show Not Connected To An Existing Movie Series
Win Or Lose Marks A First For Pixar’s TV Releases
Despite being announced in 2020 as part of Disney+’s exciting list of upcoming projects,Win or Losetook over four years to release. After various delays, the animated sports comedy was set to air in 2024, but it got bumped to 2025 after switching release dates withDream Productions. UnlikeDream Productions,Win or Loseisn’t linked to an existing show, movie, or film series from Pixar.In fact, the show is Pixar’s first proper long-form TV series not connected to the company’s existing IP since past releases have tied toToy Story, Cars, Monsters, Inc., Up, and, of course,Inside Out.
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Win or Lose’s original concept should appeal to those hoping that Pixar would lean away from sequels and the expansion of existing franchises. That said,Inside Out 2’s success gives Pixar an undeniable justification to continue investing in sequel projects. Now thatInside Out 2lost the title of the highest-grossing movie, Pixar may even aim higher with their film development. FollowingElio, Pixar’s upcoming releases includeHoppers, Toy Story 5,andIncredibles 3. Hopefully, the positive reception surroundingWin or Losewill mean Pixar doesn’t lose sight of TV show projects.
