Toy Story 5: Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know (2024)

Though fans thought they said goodbye to Woody and Buzz for good with 2019's Toy Story 4, Toy Story 5 has been confirmed. Released in 1995, the first Toy Story movie was Pixar's debut feature-length film. Toy Story revolutionized animated films, and since then, Pixar has become the gold standard of animation, telling emotionally resonant stories that adults enjoy as much as children. Unlike most animated franchises, the Toy Story series has never dipped in quality, and each one of them has introduced new beloved characters.

Woody and Buzz said goodbye in Toy Story 4, the last entry in the series (excluding the spin-off Lightyear), for the final time as they went their separate ways. Woody went on to lead a new life with Bo Peep as a lost toy, and Buzz continued to belong to Bonnie, living comfortably with Jessie, Rex, and new additions such as Forky. However, regardless of Toy Story 4's perfect ending, some of the toys will be getting new adventures in Toy Story 5. Though details are scant, Pixar's classic franchise isn't over yet.

The Latest Toy Story 5 News

The First Image Is Revealed

With the project already announced, and details beginning to flow in, the latest news comes as the first image from Toy Story 5 is revealed. Disney's D23 fan expo took place in August 2024, and they revealed a concept art still from the upcoming movie that teases the plot as well as a host of returning characters. The sketch includes Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and a host of beloved toys watching dejectedly as their new owner plays with a tablet instead of with them. The clash between technology and old-school toys is going to be the crux of the sequel.

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Pixar shared the still in a post:

Toy Story 5 Release Date

The Fifth Installment Is Coming In 2026

Though little is currently known about the fifth movie in the beloved Toy Story franchise, Disney has established a 2026 release date. This means the actual animation is probably underway, with the performance aspects coming within the next year or so. While release dates so far in the future are always tentative, Disney is not one to miss expected deadlines, and fans can expect to see Toy Story 5 on June 19, 2026.

The Toy Story franchise includes:

Toy Story 5 Cast

Are Woody, Buzz & The Rest Of The Gang Returning?

Not much has been confirmed when it comes to the Toy Story 5 cast, though Pete Docter has confirmed Buzz and Woody's return. That announcement isn't particularly surprising, since Buzz and Woody have always been the heart and soul of the franchise since the first installment. This means Tim Allen will likely return as Buzz Lightyear and Tom Hanks as Woody, though the actors themselves have not been formally announced. The franchise has always introduced new and exciting characters in each sequel, and Toy Story 5 won't be any different.

Disney released a concept art still at D23 in 2024, and the picture featured a slew of returning characters from previous installments. Besides Buzz and Woody, the still also showed Jessie, Slinky Dog, Forky, Rex, and Hamm, and it's highly likely that those characters will appear. However, even if the characters do return, there's no guarantee that their original actors will reprise their roles.

The presumptive cast of Toy Story 5 includes:

Actor	Toy Story 5 Role
Tim Allen	Buzz Lightyear
Tom Hanks	Woody
Joan Cusack	Jessie
Tony Hale	Forky
Wallace Shawn	Rex
John Ratzenberger	Hamm
Blake Clark	Slinky Dog
Annie Potts	Bo Peep

Toy Story 5 Story

Endless Possibilities For The Next Toy Story Movie

Though the story of Toy Story 5 was shrouded in mystery, Disney's presentation at the 2024 D23 fan expo cleared a lot of things up. The ending of Toy Story 4 was somewhat conclusive, but the new sequel is set to present a challenge never before faced by the toys before. Director Andrew Stanton has confirmed that the toys will now try to stay relevant as their owner becomes infatuated with technology instead of analog playthings. This will likely only be one aspect of Toy Story 5's plot, but Pixar films often shine when their theme is resonant with audiences.

Toy Story 5

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Toy Story 5 is the fifth entry in the Toy Story movie franchise by Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. The film was announced on February 8 2023, along with several other major Disney animation sequels. For the film, Tim Allen reprises his role as the space-faring toy, Buzz Lightyear, once again.

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Tom Hanks , Tim Allen

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Animation