Toy Story 5: Release date, cast, and what the new teaser reveals about Pixar’s next chapter

Pixar and Disney are officially bringing the beloved franchise back to life and the Toy Story 5 is happening. The Toy Story 5 teaser trailer, released this week, gives fans their first look at the upcoming seque where, the toys face a new kind of challenge: the digital age. As 8-year-old Bonnie gets a brand-new electronic device, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang find themselves confronting kids’ modern-day obsession with screens, and one very talkative gadget.

A first look at the Toy Story 5 teaser trailer

The short Toy Story 5 teaser trailer shows the familiar toys reacting in fear to a glowing new arrival, a tablet named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee. “Hi there — I’m Lilypad,” the cheerful device says in the clip. “Let’s play!”

The footage hints at the film’s central theme, how toys adapt to a world where technology increasingly competes for children’s attention.

When is Toy Story 5 coming out?

Disney has confirmed the Toy Story 5 release date as June 19, 2026. The movie marks the first return to the Toy Story universe since Toy Story 4 (2019), which became a box-office hit, grossing over $1 billion globally and winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

Who’s behind Toy Story 5: Director, writers, and crew

Longtime Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, who’s been part of the franchise since the very first film in 1995, returns to direct Toy Story 5 from his own screenplay. Kenna Harris serves as co-director, and Lindsey Collins is producing the film.

With Stanton back at the helm, fans can expect the same blend of humor, heart, and nostalgia that made the original movies so memorable.

Toy Story 5 Cast: Familiar voices and new additions

The Toy Story 5 voice cast reunites fan favorites Tom Hanks as cowboy Woody and Tim Allen as space ranger Buzz Lightyear.

Other returning characters include

• Joan Cusack as Jessie
• Tony Hale as Forky

The movie also introduces Conan O’Brien as a brand-new toy and Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl, taking over the role from the late Carl Weathers.

Toy Story 5 could be Pixar’s most relevant sequel yet?

While previous installments explored themes of friendship, belonging, and growing up, Toy Story 5 takes the toys into the digital era. The plot centers on how childhood playtime has evolved, reflecting a world where screens and smart devices are part of everyday life.
With the introduction of Lilypad, Pixar appears ready to blend nostalgia with modern-day storytelling, making Toy Story 5 not just another sequel, but a reflection on what “play” means in the 21st century.