Toy Story 5 Debuts June 19, 2026, Tackles Screens and Change

The beloved toys of Pixar's "Toy Story" franchise are returning to theaters on June 19, 2026, for a fifth adventure that pits them against a modern challenge: the allure of screens and digital devices. Directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by McKenna Harris, "Toy Story 5" reunites the classic voice cast, including Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, for a story centered on leadership, change, and technological evolution.

The narrative focuses on the toys belonging to Bonnie, the girl who inherited them from Andy. Their world is disrupted when Bonnie receives a new smart tablet named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee. The device quickly captures Bonnie's attention, leading the toys to fear obsolescence as she and her friends spend increasing time on screens. In this crisis, Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, steps into a primary leadership role within Bonnie's room, a position she formally assumed at the end of "Toy Story 4."

Filmmakers emphasized that Lilypad is not a traditional villain but represents a new phase in a child's development. The character is designed to be intimidating to the toys yet warm and appealing, reflecting the nuanced reality of technology in...