In a thrilling teaser unveiled for the first time, the beloved "Toy Story" gang — led by Woody, Buzz, and the rest of their colorful crew — is back for an all-new adventure in "Toy Story 5," the fifth installment in Pixar's iconic series, set to captivate audiences on June 19, 2026.
The trailer introduces Lilypad, a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet that turns the toys' missions into a daunting challenge as they face off against a fresh threat to playtime. Greta Lee lends her voice to this cutting-edge toy addition to the ensemble.
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprise their roles as Woody and Buzz, joined by Joan Cusack as Jessie, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog, and Tony Hale as Forky. Adding to the fun is Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants, a new character that brings an unparalleled wit to the series. Directing "Toy Story 5" is Andrew Stanton, who has steered "Finding Nemo," "Wall-E," and "Finding Dory" to critical acclaim. Stanton co-wrote all four previous "Toy Story" films and is solely credited as the screenwriter for this fifth installment.
First released in 1995, "Toy Story" paved the way as the first fully computer-animated feature film. Disney distributed the film and its 1999 sequel before acquiring Pixar in 2006. The franchise returned with a vengeance 11 years later in 2010 with "Toy Story 3" and again in 2019 with "Toy Story 4," both of which crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office and won Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature in their respective years.
With "Toy Story 5" marking Pixar's 31st feature film, the studio's most recent release, "Elio," fared well but only grossed $152 million globally. However, Pixar's previous film, "Inside Out 2," amassed over $1.5 billion and was the highest-grossing film of 2024. Until "Toy Story 5" arrives, Pixar fans can look forward to the original film "Hoppers" in March 2026.
Overall, while Pixar's box office success has waxed and waned in recent years, its sequels seem to resonate with audiences more consistently than ever. Considering that "Toy Story" remains Pixar's longest-running and most profitable franchise, there's every reason to be excited for what's in store for this beloved gang of toys.
