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Toy Story 5 hits theaters on June 19, 2026
The fifth installment will see Tim Allen and Tom Hanks reprise their roles as Buzz and Woody, respectively
Toy Story 5 explores how technology is reshaping childhood — and leaving traditional toys fighting for attention
Woody, Buzz and the crew are staring down their most formidable foe yet inToy Story 5.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment — starringTim Allenas Buzz Lightyear andTom Hanksas Woody — will tackle contemporary issues, particularly the impact of technology on childhood play.
"InToy Story 5the toys' jobs get exponentially harder when our toy crew goes head to head with what kids are obsessed with today: electronics," Stanton shared at Disney's D23 expo in August 2024.
Toy Story 5will also focus more on Jessie (Joan Cusack), according to Allen, who spoke withWIVBin April 2025.
"I can tell you that it's a lot about Jessie," he said. "Tom [Hanks] and I do — Woody and I — do realign. And there's an unbelievable opening scene with Buzz Lightyear. I can give you that, but I can't give you much more."
As the franchise prepares to explore new themes and challenges, the excitement is growing. Here's everything we know so far aboutToy Story 5.
How didToy Story 4leave off?
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Toy Story 4concluded with Woody and Buzz parting ways when the former joined Bo Peep (Annie Potts) to live a life as a "lost toy," free from the constraints of being owned by a child.
Throughout the film, Woody struggled to find his place with Bonnie, as she no longer needed him as much as Andy did. Buzz, understanding Woody's choice, assured him that Bonnie would be okay without him and supported Woody's decision to start a new chapter.
Meanwhile, Buzz stayed with Bonnie, continuing to live with Jessie, Rex (Wallace Shawn), Hamm (John Ratzenberger) and other toys, including the new addition of Forky (Tony Hale).
When willToy Story 5be released?
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Toy Story 5is slated for release on June 19, 2026.
Who is in the cast ofToy Story 5?
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All the beloved characters are returning forToy Story 5, and fans will be thrilled to know that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are reprising their roles as Woody and Buzz, respectively.
Joan Cusack is back as Jessie, while Blake Clark once again lends his voice to Slinky Dog. Tony Hale returns as Forky, Wallace Shawn voices Rex and John Ratzenberger reprises his role as Hamm.
Following the death ofDon Ricklesin 2017, Mr. Potato Head was recast, with Jeff Bergman stepping into the role. The same change was made for Mrs. Potato Head afterEstelle Harrisdied in 2022, with Anna Vocino taking over the part.
Meanwhile, Bonnie will now be voiced by Scarlett Spears, succeedingMadeleine McGraw(Toy Story 4) and Emily Hahn (Toy Story 3).
New to the cast isGreta Leeas the voice of Lily Pad.
What is the plot ofToy Story 5?
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Toy Story 5director Stanton revealed that the central conflict of the latest film will involve the toys grappling with staying relevant in the age of technology.
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The concept art revealed at D23 showed the toys looking sadly at their owner, engrossed in a tablet, hinting at the emotional and humorous struggles they will face as they try to reclaim the child's attention.
In June 2025, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter teased that the fifth film in the three-decade franchise will lean into a "toy meets tech" dynamic.
Picking up afterToy Story 4, Woody has left the kids' room behind to help lost toys, while Jessie is now running Bonnie's room with Buzz serving as her deputy.
But Bonnie, now 8, is more focused on staying socially connected — prompting her parents to buy her a tablet called Lily Pad. The device lets her chat with friends and play games, but it also proves to be a not-so-friendly presence, subtly convincing Bonnie that she's outgrowing her toys.
Woody is ultimately called back to help, though it's been some time since the gang has reunited — and as Docter hinted, Woody and Buzz don't exactly see eye to eye, making for some classic sparring between the old pals.
Is there a trailer forToy Story 5?
Thefirst official trailerforToy Story 5debuted on Feb. 19, 2026 — and it quickly makes clear that playtime is in jeopardy.
The two-minute clip reunites Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang as they grapple with Bonnie's newest obsession: a sleek smart tablet called Lily Pad, gifted by her parents.
"Extinction — not again!" Rex panics as Bonnie's focus shifts away from her toy box and onto the glowing screen.
Meanwhile, Woody — still out in the world rescuing abandoned toys — checks in with Jessie over a walkie-talkie. "Toys are for play … but tech is for everything," he says somberly. Jessie doesn't sugarcoat the stakes: "I'm losing Bonnie to this device."
Determined to turn the tide, Woody heads back to Bonnie's room, ready to rally the crew and fight to save playtime once more.
Who is directingToy Story 5?
Stanton, a longtime Pixar director known for classics likeFinding NemoandA Bug's Life, will directToy Story 5.Stanton has been a key creative force behind theToy Storyseries since its inception as a writer on all the formerToy Storyfilms.
He will co-direct with McKenna Harris, who producedElementaland directed the Disney+ animated shortCiao Alberto, based onLuca.
In August 2024, Harris posted onInstagramabout her excitement in working on the film.
"YEEE-HAW! i'm co-directing toy story 5, and we've been having the best time with the best team ever! 🤠⭐️ ," she wrote. "so happy to be working with Andrew Stanton and my girl @jesschoismyth on this sweet, sweet movie!! 🥰."
Where can I watchToy Story 5?
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Toy Story 5will be released in theaters on June 19, 2026. In the meantime, fans can catch up on all theToy Storymovies onDisney+.
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