Infinity… meets Wi-Fi!
A brand-new trailer for Toy Story 5 has arrived and it shows a bold thematic shift for Pixar’s most beloved franchise. This summer, Walt Disney Pictures and Pixar Animation Studios return to the toy box. But this time, the real competition isn’t another plaything. It’s technology.
Toy Meets Tech
Directed by Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment reunites Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear for a new adventure centered around a frog-like tablet named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee.
The premise is deceptively simple: kids are obsessed with electronics, and the toys are forced to confront what that means for their purpose. The trailer leans into this existential tension, framing Lilypad not as a villain, but as a cultural disruptor.
Returning favorites include Joan Cusack as Jessie and Tony Hale as Forky, while Conan O’Brien joins the cast as a new character named Smarty Pants. Meanwhile, Ernie Hudson steps into the role of Combat Carl, honoring the late Carl Weathers, who voiced the character in Toy Story 4. Kenna Harris co-directs, with Lindsey Collins producing.
Reinvention Without Replacing Legacy
For a franchise that began in 1995, longevity hinges on relevance. The original Toy Story explored jealousy and belonging. Later entries tackled loss, growth, and identity. Toy Story 5 appears ready to examine obsolescence in the digital age. It’s a smart evolution.
The Future Of The Franchise
Toy Story 5 lands in U.S. theaters on June 19th, 2026, with the first four films currently streaming on Disney+. While rumors of additional sequels continue to circulate, nothing official has been announced. However, Pixar CCO Pete Docter recently shared that the studio plans to alternate between original films and sequels moving forward — a strategy that keeps the door open for more adventures in Andy’s universe.
The trailer suggests that Toy Story 5 is chasing relevance. In a world where attention spans are shrinking and screens dominate childhood, Woody and Buzz are once again fighting for their place. And if Pixar has proven anything over the past three decades, it’s that even plastic heroes can reflect very human fears. This summer, the toys aren’t just back. They’re adapting.