Toy Story 5: Release date, plot and trailer for new Pixar film
The toys are back in town!
Almost seven years since the fourth film debuted, the wait is finally over for the fifth instalment of the beloved Toy Story franchise.
Whilst the latest Toy Story-adjacent film, the spin-off Lightyear starring Chris Evans, came out in 2022, it’s been a while since Toy Story fans last saw the gang in full on the big screen.
It was confirmed back in 2023 by Disney CEO Bob Iger that Toy Story 5 was officially in the works, but as with all good things, it took some time to make its way to our screens, but we have been teased with some incredible trailers in the mean time.
Now, with the cast, plot and release date confirmed, it's just a waiting game until fans can finally be reunited with their favourite childhood toys.
So, what can we expect from the next outing? Read on for everything you need to know about Toy Story 5.
When will Toy Story 5 be released?
Disney has confirmed that the UK release date will be Friday 19 June 2026. This date matches with the global roll out of the film in cinemas so fans worldwide can enjoy the next instalment of the beloved franchise all at the same time.
Toy Story 5 was confirmed only three years ago in 2023 which means it has moved through its production at a much faster rate than its predecessor. The time between Toy Story 4 being announced and hitting our screens was over five years! Thankfully fans haven't had to wait so long this time around.
What will Toy Story 5 be about?
Toy Story 5 will introduce a new nemesis for the toys, a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee, known as Lilypad that now takes up all of Bonnie's attention.
Longtime Toy Story writer Andrew Stanton will take the director's chair for the fifth entry instalment. Speaking of the plot at D23, he said: "Toy Story 5, the toys' jobs are going to be made exponentially harder when our toy crew goes head-to-head with what kids are obsessed with today: Electronics.
"Let's be real: Toys have some serious competition these days with phones, tablets and technology everywhere, so this time around it's toy meets tech."
The film also has a subplot that is timeless and distinctly Toy Story, seeing a small army of militaristic Buzz Lightyears cause havoc for the group.
Stanton explained: "There's a little issue involving 50 rogue commemorative Buzz Lightyear action figures stuck in toy mode that will make considerable problems for everyone.
"It's going to be so fun, and we can't wait for you all to see it."
Toy Story 5 cast - who will be returning for the fifth film?
Tim Allen confirmed on X in 2023 that he will be back as Buzz and, of course, he will be joined by Tom Hanks as Woody because what is Toy Story without the iconic duo?
Meanwhile, fans can also expect to see the majority of the cast from Toy Story 4, including Andy's original group of toys, Bonnie's toys (including Forky) and some of the lost toys Woody met with Bo Peep, including Duke Caboom.
Two actors who sadly won't be able to reprise their roles are Don Rickles and Estelle Harris, who played Mr and Mrs Potato Head. The former died in 2017, and appeared in the fourth film posthumously using archive recordings, while the latter died in 2022.
Instead both roles have been re-cast for the new films with veteran voice actor Jeff Bergman taking on Mr Potato Head and Anna Vocino voicing his wife.
Two other roles have also reportedly been recast. The first is Mr Pricklepants, previously voiced by Timothy Dalton, who will instead be played by British actor and star of Poldark and Midsomer Murders John Hopkins. Meanwhile, Bonnie's voice actor Madeleine McGraw has stepped down, with Scarlett Spears taking her place.
Notably missing from the film's cast list is Keegan-Michael Key as Ducky and Jordan Peele as Bunny who joined the line-up in Toy Story 4, but new additions to the voice cast include Greta Lee, Ernie Hudson, Craig Robinson and Conan O'Brien.
Here is the cast of Toy Story 5:
- Tom Hanks as Woody
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear
- Joan Cusack as Jessie
- Annie Potts as Bo Peep
- Wallace Shawn as Rex
- John Ratzenberger as Hamm
- Blake Clark as Slinky Dog
- Jeff Pidgeon as Aliens
- Tony Hale as Forky
- Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom
- Ally Maki as Giggle McDimples
- Bonnie Hunt as Dolly
- Kristen Schaal as Trixie
- John Hopkins as Mr Pricklepants
- Jeff Garlin as Buttercup
- Emily Davis as Billy, Goat, and Gruff
- Scarlett Spears as Bonnie
- Jay Hernandez as Bonnie's dad
- Lori Alan as Bonnie's mom
- Greta Lee - Lilypad
- Ernie Hudson - Combat Carl
- Craig Robinson - Atlas
- Conan O'Brien - Smarty Pants
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Is there a trailer for Toy Story 5?
Yes - more than one! A teaser trailer dropped last year whilst the full-length trailer for Toy Story 5 was released in February 2026. You can watch the trailer for yourself below:
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
Phoebe Kowhai Barnes is a Freelance Writer who covers pop culture and entertainment programmes for the Radio Times. She previously worked as the Senior Assistant Editor at The Tab where she managed its local department. She obtained a BA (Hons) in English Literature from University of Nottingham.
