'Toy Story 5' teaser: Woody-Buzz Lightyear face a new threat
What's the story
The first teaser for Toy Story 5 has been released by Pixar, giving fans a glimpse into the upcoming animated sequel. The new installment will see Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and their friends grappling with the digital age as they encounter a new electronic device called Lilypad. This tablet is voiced by Greta Lee and introduces the tagline: "The age of toys is over."
Film details
How Woody, Buzz will deal with digital age
Co-directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris, Toy Story 5 will explore how the iconic toys adapt to a tech-driven world. The duo described the film as having a "playfully antagonistic tone." As the frog-shaped smart pad called Lilypad announces its arrival, we look at an impending clash between nostalgia and technology.
Cast details
Cast, characters of upcoming animated film
The voice cast of Toy Story 5 features returning actors Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack. They are joined by newcomer Conan O'Brien, who voices a quirky toilet-training assistant named Smarty Pants. After Carl Weathers's death, Ernie Hudson will now voice Combat Carl. The film is set to release on June 19, 2026.
Franchise history
Franchise has grossed over $3.3 billion at box office
Toy Story 5 is the latest installment in a franchise that has grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. It is also the first film in the series not to feature John Lasseter, who left Pixar in 2018. The studio's last release, Elio (June 2024), earned $152 million globally while Inside Out 2 crossed $1.5 billion and became the highest-grossing film of 2024. Toy Story 4 came out in 2019.