Toy Story 5 – Full Details
Basic Information
- Title: Toy Story 5
- Release Date: June 19, 2026 (USA)
- Genre: Animation • Adventure • Comedy • Family
- Directed by: Andrew Stanton (with co-director Kenna Harris)
- Produced by: Pixar Animation Studios & Walt Disney Pictures
Story / Plot (Premise)
Toy Story 5 continues after the events of Toy Story 4. Bonnie’s toys are now led by Jessie, with Buzz Lightyear as her second-in-command.
The central theme of the film is “Toy Meets Tech.”
Bonnie becomes fascinated with a new high-tech toy — a frog-shaped smart tablet called Lilypad.
This creates tension between the classic toys and modern digital toys, exploring how traditional playthings adapt in a world where kids increasingly prefer gadgets.
The film also focuses on:
- The toys’ struggle to stay relevant
- Emotional conflict between old friendships and new priorities
- Woody reconnecting with the gang after being separated at the end of Toy Story 4
Voice Cast
Returning Cast
- Tom Hanks — Woody
- Tim Allen — Buzz Lightyear
- Joan Cusack — Jessie
New Cast
- Greta Lee — Lilypad (the smart-tablet toy)
- Additional new toy characters expected to join the story
Production Notes
- Officially announced in 2023
- First main Toy Story movie without involvement of franchise creator John Lasseter
- The overarching idea: classic toys vs. modern tech toys
- Pixar describes the theme as: “Toy meets Tech.”
What to Expect
- A mix of nostalgia and modern themes
- Woody and Buzz’s reunion
- A fresh rivalry between old-school toys and high-tech gadgets
- New humor, adventure, and emotional depth
- Modern-day relevance reflecting how children play has evolved
