Toy Story 5: Release date, plot, Latest Updates, & Everything we know so far
Published on August 10, 2024
Toy Story 5 is officially on the horizon! Unveiled at the D23 Expo, Disney and Pixar have announced the return of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the beloved crew for another thrilling adventure. Following the emotional ending of Toy Story 4, where Woody and Buzz's paths diverged, the new installment promises to explore the impact of modern technology on childhood.Â
Director Andrew Stanton will helm this latest chapter, bringing a fresh perspective to the franchise. Toy Story 5 is slated for release in the summer of 2026, and early teasers suggest a battle between toys and technology, adding a unique twist to the story.
In this article, we’ll cover everything we know about Toy Story 5, from its premiere date to cast updates and plot details. Stay tuned as we continue to update you with new information and insider details!
Release Date & Where to Watch
Toy Story 5 is set to hit theaters on Friday, June 19, 2026. You can catch up on the previous films, Toy Story 1-4, now streaming on Disney+. The new installment will blend genres, including animation, adventure, comedy, drama, family, and fantasy.
Plot
Toy Story 5 introduces a fresh challenge for the beloved toys: a rogue army of Buzz Lightyear figures trapped in toy mode and controlled by technology. This new threat adds a sci-fi twist reminiscent of a Stormtrooper battalion.
The plot, revealed at the D23 Expo, explores themes of identity and adaptation in a rapidly changing world. The story will follow two parallel arcs: Buzz, Jessie, Rex, and other toys assisting Bonnie as she navigates her early school years, and Woody, now a lost toy at a carnival with Bo, Ducky, Bunny, Giggles McDimples, and Duke Caboom, helping prize toys find new owners.
Toy Story 5 might also feature Andy, now a college graduate, visiting the carnival where Woody lives. Potential villains could include Sid, now a trollish YouTuber spreading misinformation about toys, or a Wall Street mogul threatening the carnival’s existence. While specifics are yet to be confirmed, these elements suggest an adventurous and dynamic new chapter for the Toy Story franchise.
Cast
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear
- Blake Clark as Slinky Dog
- Joan Cusack as Jessie
- Wallace Shawn as Rex
- John Ratzenberger as Hamm
- Jeff Pidgeon as the Pizza Planet Aliens
- Tony Hale as Forky
- Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom
- Jordan Peele as Bunny
- Keegan Michael as DuckyÂ
Is There a Trailer for Toy Story 5?
No, but we do have a teaser trailer date announcement video available for you to watch here.
Who will Direct Toy Story 5?
Andrew Stanton, renowned for Finding Nemo and WALL-E, will direct the next installment of the franchise. At D23, Stanton revealed that this time, the toys will face a new challenge as they go head-to-head with electronics, testing their role in a world increasingly dominated by technology.
Where did Toy Story 4 end?
In Toy Story 4, Bonnie creates Forky from trash items Woody secretly placed for her. Forky struggles with his identity and repeatedly tries to throw himself away. During a road trip, Woody leaps from the RV to rescue Forky, encountering Bo Peep at an antique shop. Woody leaves Forky behind to avoid losing his voice box to Gabby Gabby, who wants it as a replacement for her broken one.
Buzz, lost at a carnival and turned into a prize toy, escapes with Ducky and Bunny. They regroup with Woody and Bo and plan to rescue Forky. Woody trades his voice box for Forky’s freedom, and Gabby Gabby finds a new owner in a lost girl from the carnival.
As Woody and Buzz head home, Buzz reassures Woody that Bonnie is fine without him. Woody decides to stay with Bo as a lost toy, leading to a heartfelt goodbye and Woody passing his sheriff badge to Jessie, making her the leader of Bonnie’s room.
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