The fifth movie in the series brings another adventure for characters that several generations have grown up with, while introducing a very modern problem into Bonnie’s room.

What Is Toy Story 5 About?

Bonnie gets a new frog-shaped tablet named Lilypad, and life for her toys quickly begins to change.

Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang are no longer competing with another toy for a child’s attention. This time, they are facing technology capable of offering almost endless entertainment.

Toy Story 5 therefore asks a surprisingly timely question: what place do traditional toys have in a world of tablets, games and touchscreens?

Woody also returns after choosing a different path at the end of Toy Story 4. He has remained in contact with Jessie and the others, and when he learns that his old friends may be in trouble, he comes back to help.

The movie is directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by McKenna Harris. Stanton has been closely connected with Pixar for decades and previously worked on movies including Finding Nemo, WALL-E and earlier Toy Story films.

Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack Return

Part of what makes Toy Story feel so familiar is that many of its most recognizable voices have remained with the franchise for decades.

Tom Hanks once again voices Woody, Tim Allen returns as Buzz Lightyear and Joan Cusack is back as Jessie. Hanks and Allen have been associated with Woody and Buzz since the original Toy Story in 1995, while Cusack joined the series as Jessie in Toy Story 2.

They are joined by Greta Lee as Lilypad, the tablet at the center of the new story. Returning voices also include Annie Potts as Bo Peep, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Wallace Shawn as Rex and Blake Clark as Slinky Dog.

The cast also features Conan O’Brien, Tony Hale, Keanu Reeves, Bad Bunny and Alan Cumming among others.

Toy Story Has Been Part of Pop Culture for More Than 30 Years

When Pixar released the first Toy Story in 1995, it became the first fully computer-animated feature film and helped redefine what animated movies could look like.

What began as a technological breakthrough grew into one of Pixar’s defining franchises, with Woody and Buzz becoming two of the studio’s most recognizable characters.

The story behind the original movie and Pixar’s rise can also be explored in our feature:

There is something fitting about the premise of Toy Story 5. The original movie was itself a product of a technological revolution in filmmaking. Three decades later, its characters are dealing with another technological revolution, this time inside a child’s bedroom.

Toy Story 5 Is Now Streaming on Disney+

Toy Story 5 is available now on Disney+. The movie runs for 1 hour and 42 minutes, and the first four Toy Story movies are also available as part of the Toy Story collection on Disney+.

For anyone who first met Woody and Buzz as a kid, the new movie adds a very contemporary twist to a familiar idea: sometimes the biggest competition for playtime is not another toy, but the screen sitting right next to it.

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Released in 1995, Toy Story became the first feature-length film made entirely with computer animation, launching Pixar into global stardom. But more than that, it told a timeless story about friendship, growing up, and what it really means to be a toy.

Woody and Buzz: Pixar’s First Legendary Duo

At the heart of Toy Story is the now-iconic duo: Woody, a classic pull-string cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, a flashy space ranger who thinks he’s real.

Their initial rivalry sets off a hilarious and touching adventure full of near-misses, backyard escapes, and emotional growth. Through it all, Woody and Buzz become friends – proving that even the most different characters can find common ground.

It was this emotional storytelling that helped make Pixar a legend in animated film history.

Toy Story and Its Ever-Growing Legacy

The original film’s success led to a full-blown franchise that continued to evolve with its audience:

Toy Story 2 (1999): Woody is stolen by a collector, and Buzz leads the rescue.

Toy Story 3 (2010): As Andy leaves for college, the toys face their biggest emotional goodbye yet.

Toy Story 4 (2019): Woody reconnects with Bo Peep and questions what his life means without a child to play with him.

Each film pushed Pixar’s animation technology further while keeping the emotional core strong. It’s no surprise that the Toy Story series became one of the most beloved and acclaimed franchises in film history.

Critical Praise and Global Impact

Toy Story won a Special Achievement Oscar and forever changed what audiences expected from animated films.

It showed the world that animation could be smart, funny, deeply emotional – and for adults too.

It also established Pixar’s legacy: innovative storytelling, lovable characters, and visuals that keep pushing boundaries.

Toy Story 5: In the Making

“To infinity and beyond!” – Buzz Lightyear. The phrase that launched Pixar into history – and it’s not over yet.

In fact, Toy Story 5 is officially in development at Pixar, with a planned release in 2026. While details are still under wraps, both Tom Hanks (Woody) and Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear) are expected to return, bringing this iconic duo back to the big screen once more. Fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see where the story goes next – proving that, even after nearly three decades, Toy Story is far from finished.

Where to Watch All Toy Story Movies

All Toy Story movies are currently available to stream on Disney+.

Watch Toy Story (1995) on Disney+.

Watch Toy Story 2 (1999) on Disney+.

Watch Toy Story 3 (2010) on Disney+.

Watch Toy Story 4 (2019) on Disney+.