Pixar Announces Toy Story 5 Details and Cast

Pixar has announced new details for "Toy Story 5," the fifth installment in its beloved animated franchise, set for theatrical release on June 19, 2026. The film introduces a "Toys vs. Tech" storyline where classic characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear face competition from modern gadgets, alongside fresh casting additions and a lineup of commemorative LEGO sets launching ahead of the premiere.

Directed by Andrew Stanton, known for "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E," and co-directed by Kenna Harris, the movie reunites familiar voices including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, and Tony Hale as Forky. New additions feature Greta Lee voicing Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet that disrupts playtime for the toys owned by Bonnie. Conan O'Brien joins as Smarty Pants, a toilet-training tech toy, while other returning cast members include Joan Cusack, John Ratzenberger as Hamm, Wallace Shawn as Rex, and Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom.

A notable casting update involves Krys Marshall, star of Hulu's "Paradise," who will voice an adult human character navigating her child's growing interest in technology. According to sources close to the production,...