What was Toy Story the first feature film to use entirely?

Toy Story was the first feature film made entirely with computer-generated imagery.

Released in 1995, Toy Story used digitally modeled characters, sets, lighting, and animation rather than combining traditional hand-drawn cels with photographed artwork. Pixar’s production process allowed the studio to create a complete feature using computer graphics.

The film’s visual design was influenced by the practical materials of its story world. Plastic toys, wooden furniture, fabric clothing, and patterned wallpaper were recreated as digital surfaces. These materials helped the filmmakers show that computer animation could handle both cartoon characters and familiar physical environments.

Toy Story did not invent computer animation, and earlier films had used computer-generated shots. Its historic distinction is that it was the first full-length theatrical feature created entirely through computer-generated imagery. The achievement helped change the direction of animation and contributed to Pixar’s long-term partnership with Disney.