The Pizza Planet Truck, a recurring Easter egg in Pixar films, has become a beloved tradition for fans. This delivery truck, originating from the first ''Toy Story'' film, has made appearances in nearly every Pixar production since, often subtly hidden within the scenes. Its consistent presence has transformed it from a simple vehicle into a symbol of Pixar's interconnected universe and attention to detail.

Appearances in Films:

Toy Story (1995): The Pizza Planet Truck made its debut in ''Toy Story'', where Buzz and Woody famously ride in it to reach the Dinoco gas station.

Toy Story 2 (1999): The truck reappears, this time driven by the toys themselves, as they follow Al to the airport from the Cutting Boulevard apartment parking lot.

Monsters, Inc. (2001): When Randall is banished, the Pizza Planet Truck can be seen parked outside the mobile home, which is the same trailer from ''A Bug's Life'' but relocated to a bayou with added human silhouettes.

Cars (2006): During the "Life is a Highway" sequence, the truck is seen in front of a Dinoco station, echoing its appearance in ''Toy Story''. Later, a character named Todd, resembling the Pizza Planet Truck, appears at the Los Angeles International Speedway during the title-deciding race.

Ratatouille (2007): The truck makes a brief appearance on a bridge in the background while Chef Skinner chases Remy, who possesses a crucial document.

WALL-E (2008): EVE briefly scans the Pizza Planet Truck while searching for plant life on Earth.

Up (2009): The truck is parked on the curb as Carl's house floats away. Notably, its design is more cartoonish compared to other appearances. It is also seen coming out of the parking lot when Russell is being lowered from Carl's house and later in the parking lot where Carl, Russell, and Dug are sitting at the end of the movie.

Toy Story 3 (2010): Lotso, Chuckles, and Big Baby hitch a ride on the Pizza Planet Truck's rear bumper in the rain to get from Daisy's house to Sunnyside Daycare during Chuckles' backstory.

Cars 2 (2011): Todd is spotted in the London portion of the ''Cars 2'' triptych poster, near a fountain. He also appears on an LCD television at the Wheel Well Motel and at the Radiator Springs Grand Prix.

Brave (2012): In a creative twist, given the film's historical setting, the Pizza Planet Truck appears as a wooden trinket on a worktable in the Witch's cottage. This marks the first time the truck does not appear as a real vehicle.

Monsters University (2013): The truck is parked next to the JΘX house at the first party, featuring modifications to fit the monster world, such as a six-wheel configuration and different lights.

Toy Story of Terror! (2013): A Pizza Planet flyer is visible on the wall in Ron the manager's office.

Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014): The truck is made of LEGOs and found in Mason's house.

Inside Out (2015): The truck appears in a memory orb and is seen again when Bing Bong, Joy, and Sadness successfully depart the Train of Thought.

The Good Dinosaur (2015): The truck appears as an asteroid in the opening shot. Director Peter Sohn has mentioned a second appearance, but it remains unidentified.

Finding Dory (2016): The truck is seen in a wrecked, sunken state in the area where Dory, Marlin, and Nemo encounter the Giant Squid.

Cars 3 (2017): Todd participates in the demolition derby and is later hit by Superfly, causing him to lose his rocket.

Coco (2017): The Pizza Planet Truck drives past as Miguel looks outside the window.

Incredibles 2 (2018): The truck is parked in an alley after Elastigirl defeats the false Screenslaver, suggesting the Pizza Man worked there. This version resembles a 1955 Chevrolet 3100.

Toy Story 4 (2019): The truck appears as a tattoo on Axel the Carnie's left leg when he spots Buzz Lightyear.

Onward (2020): At the toll gate, as Ian and Barley head to the Manticore's tavern, the truck is visible with "Pizza Realm" written on the rocket to fit the fantasy theme.

Soul (2020): The truck is among the artifacts in the Hall of Everything.

Luca (2021): During a chase scene in Portorosso, the truck is reimagined as a small, three-wheeled pickup due to the absence of four-wheeled vehicles.

Turning Red (2022): The truck is parked alongside a curb as Mei heads to the 4*Town concert.

Lightyear (2022): The truck is parked by a facility garage when Buzz is driven to the launch site.

Television Appearances:

Loki: A truck, resembling the Pizza Planet Truck (though with a pizza slice instead of a rocket), is driven by Mobius during a rescue mission.

Cars on the Road: Todd appears in multiple episodes, including "Salt Fever," "Show Time," and "Trucks." In "B-Movie," a non-sentient version is seen as a prop.

Dream Productions: The truck appears as a cardboard cutout prop in the episode "The Dream Team."

Win or Lose: The truck appears in multiple episodes, often parked in the background or as a toy in Kai's bedroom.

Video Games:

The Pizza Planet Truck is featured in ''The Incredibles'' video game across multiple levels.

Disney Parks and Live Appearances:

At Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park, as part of Pixar Fest 2024, the Pizza Planet Truck Popcorn Bucket was introduced. Over 50 modified versions were hidden throughout both parks, remodeled in various themes such as Star Wars, Disneyland Railroad, and more.

The Pizza Planet Truck's enduring presence across Pixar's diverse range of films and media exemplifies the studio's dedication to creating a rich, interconnected universe that rewards attentive viewers.