Toy Story 3 (2010), the Pixar/Disney animated feature, runs 103 minutes, or 1 hour 43 minutes. It includes scenes through the end credits, and it was offered in 2D, 3D, IMAX 3D, DVD, Blu-ray, and digital copy versions. Plan on 1 hour 43 minutes for the feature itself. Longer published times reflect attached shorts, trailers, or format differences rather than a longer cut.
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- Why do some listings show a longer runtime?
- Should you stay through the credits?
- Which theater formats were available?
- Which home versions can you buy?
Why do some listings show a longer runtime?
The standard feature timing is 103 minutes, according to the IMDb news listing in IMDb news listing. Use that number when scheduling viewing time.
The British regulator BBFC lists 108m 26s for the 2010 cinema 2D and 3D versions, as shown on the BBFC release page. That timing explicitly includes the short film Night and Day. Cineplex's IMAX 3D listing gives 1h 49min, which reflects exhibitor timing practices such as trailers or mastering differences.
Should you stay through the credits?
Yes. The opening has only studio logos and title, while the early end credits show Sunnyside's fate and Andy's toys, according to IMDb Crazy Credits.
Jessie then performs a Spanish version of "You've Got a Friend in Me" and dances a paso doble with Buzz. A post-credits epilogue shows kinder Sunnyside under Barbie and Ken, with toys rotating equally between rooms, according to the Wikipedia post-credits list. An Emperor Zurg toy and Army men also receive a welcome, so staying seated pays off.
Which theater formats were available?
Theatrically it was offered in 2D, Disney Digital 3D, RealD, and IMAX 3D. IMAX and Disney announced simultaneous IMAX 3D and wide release on June 18, 2010, as reported in the IMAX/Disney announcement via BigScreen Cinema Guide in BigScreen announcement.
That choice mainly affected screen size and 3D presentation. Viewers sensitive to 3D or seeking the largest screen needed to check local listings for the exact format.
Which home versions can you buy?
For home viewing Disney released it Nov. 2, 2010 as one-disc DVD, two-disc Blu-ray, and four-disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy combo, as reported by Corona Coming Attractions in Corona announcement.
Later options extended to Blu-ray 3D and trilogy packs. Rotten Tomatoes Editorial confirms the home package bundles Blu-ray, regular DVD, and downloadable digital copy plus documentaries and trivia. Buyers wanting both disc playback and portable viewing can therefore cover their needs in one purchase.