🎬 What if you could literally walk into a Pixar movie? Step into Andy's bedroom alongside Woody and Buzz, wander through the Monsters, Inc. factory, and cross into the Land of the Dead from Coco. The immersive exhibition that's thrilled 3.5 million visitors across 7 countries is finally coming to Tokyo in spring 2026.

The World's Biggest Pixar Exhibition Lands in Japan

On February 12, 2026, NTT Docomo Studio & Live announced that the "Mundo Pixar Experience" — the world's largest immersive Pixar exhibition — will make its Japan debut in Tokyo. The event will run from March 20 to October 12, 2026, at CREVIA BASE Tokyo, a new entertainment venue in the Toyosu waterfront district.

Curated and supervised directly by Pixar Animation Studios, the exhibition recreates iconic movie scenes at life-size scale, allowing visitors to physically walk through the worlds of beloved Pixar films. This isn't your typical art exhibition behind velvet ropes — it's a fully immersive experience where you become part of the story.

The Mundo Pixar Experience has already toured 9 cities across 7 countries, including Barcelona and Madrid (Spain), São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Brussels (Belgium), Seoul (South Korea), and London (United Kingdom), drawing over 3.5 million visitors worldwide. London's edition opened just one day earlier, on February 13, making Tokyo the 10th host city globally.

What You'll Experience — Stepping Inside the Movies

The exhibition is divided into multiple themed zones, each meticulously recreating a different Pixar universe.

Toy Story: Andy's bedroom is rebuilt at full scale, but from a toy's perspective. Visitors look up at oversized crayons and building blocks while standing face-to-face with life-size Woody and Buzz Lightyear figures. It's the childhood dream of every Toy Story fan — being inside the room where toys come alive.

Monsters, Inc.: The Scare Floor of Monsters, Incorporated comes to life, with Mike Wazowski and James P. "Sulley" Sullivan greeting visitors at the entrance. The space captures the factory's energy — a world powered by laughter rather than screams.

Finding Nemo: A vibrant underwater world unfolds with colorful coral reef sets where visitors can "swim" alongside Nemo, Marlin, and Dory through their Great Barrier Reef adventure.

Coco (known as "Remember Me" in Japan): The festive streets of Santa Cecilia transform into the breathtaking Land of the Dead. This zone celebrates the themes of music, family, and memory that made Coco a global phenomenon — and a particularly beloved film in Japan, where ancestor veneration is a living tradition through Obon, the annual Buddhist festival honoring departed family members.

Inside Out: Walk through the Headquarters of Riley's emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear occupy a colorful control room that brings the inner workings of the mind to life.

Cars: Route 66 leads to Radiator Springs, where Lightning McQueen and Mater are ready for a pit stop adventure.

Additional zones include the floating house from Up and other Pixar worlds. In total, more than 24 life-size character figures are displayed across the venue. Based on international editions, each zone features not just visual design but also ambient soundscapes and specially crafted scents to engage all five senses. The entire experience takes approximately 55 to 65 minutes.

Tickets and Access

Advance tickets go on sale February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM through the TBS Ticket official site and Ticket Pia. Pricing varies by time slot and age group — specific Tokyo pricing has not yet been announced. For reference, London tickets are priced at approximately £34 ($44) for adults and £22 ($29) for children aged 3–15.

The venue, CREVIA BASE Tokyo, is located at 6-4-25 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo — a 3-minute walk from Ichiba-mae Station on the Yurikamome Line. The venue sits adjacent to the famous Toyosu Fish Market, making it easy to combine a visit with world-class sushi dining.

Hours are 10:00 AM to 8:50 PM (last entry at 7:00 PM), with extended evening hours until 10:50 PM on select dates. Closed on Mondays.

Why Pixar Holds a Special Place in Japan

Japan and Pixar share a unique cultural bond. When Toy Story debuted in 1995 as the world's first fully computer-animated feature film, Japan's animation industry was dominated by hand-drawn traditions. Yet Japanese audiences were captivated not just by Pixar's technological achievement, but by its storytelling.

Inside Out 2 became a massive hit in Japan in 2024, with the concept of personified emotions resonating strongly across Japanese social media. Coco's theme of honoring ancestors connected deeply with Obon culture — the annual Buddhist tradition where Japanese families welcome the spirits of their departed loved ones back home with lanterns, offerings, and prayers.

The timing of this exhibition is particularly strategic: Toy Story 5 is slated for release in 2026, featuring a new tablet character and a storyline exploring the potential end of the toy era. Japanese fans are already buzzing with both excitement and nostalgia.

Lessons from Seoul's Edition

When Mundo Pixar opened in Seoul in 2025, it occupied approximately 3,300 square meters at the Seongsu Culture and Arts Square. Tickets were priced at 38,000 won (about $27) for weekday adults and 45,000 won (about $32) for weekends. Early bird discounts of up to 30% were offered, and the exhibition proved so popular that its run was extended by roughly three months beyond the original schedule.

Seoul's edition sold out on many days, with on-site ticket purchases nearly impossible. Social media filled with Instagram-worthy photos from the exhibition. However, some visitors noted that the displays were largely static with limited interactive elements, and that the experience felt short relative to the price. These insights may help Tokyo visitors set their expectations and plan accordingly.

What Japan Is Saying

The announcement — made just today — has already sparked enthusiastic reactions across Japanese social media. "I need to take my kids to this!" and "Even as an adult, I want to be a toy in Andy's room" are common sentiments. At the same time, many are expressing concern about potential crowding during Golden Week (Japan's major holiday period from late April to early May) and wondering about ticket prices.

Japan's relationship with immersive exhibitions is evolving. From teamLab's digital art installations to the recent surge in character-themed pop-up experiences, Japanese audiences increasingly expect interactive, photogenic events. Whether Mundo Pixar can meet these high expectations — particularly in a market accustomed to meticulous presentation — will be closely watched.

Over to You — What's Your Pixar Experience?

In Japan, Pixar films are beloved across all generations, and the exhibition announcement has generated enormous excitement. But we want to hear from you: Has Mundo Pixar come to your country? Which Pixar film zone would you most want to visit? And what's the most popular Pixar film in your country? Let us know in the comments!

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