Toy Story 5 marks the long-awaited return of Woody and Buzz Lightyear to the big screen — and the first official trailer already hints that nostalgia will share space with a new digital threat.
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The roughly two-and-a-half-minute preview, released by Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, shows the emotional reunion between Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), along with the return of beloved characters like Jessie (Joan Cusack) and Forky (Tony Hale).
Woody returns home after his decision in Toy Story 4
After choosing to live independently alongside Bo Peep at the end of Toy Story 4, Woody reunites with his old group of toys. The trailer suggests that their bond remains intact — but now under new circumstances.
Set to the classic song “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” composed by Randy Newman, the story introduces an unprecedented challenge: technology.
New villain: a smart tablet shaped like a frog
The film’s main antagonist is Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee. It is a high-tech tablet in the shape of a frog that begins to directly compete with toys for children’s attention.
In one of the trailer’s most talked-about scenes, Lilypad taunts Woody:
— “What are you, some kind of old toy?”
Woody responds, confused: “What?”
Forky then adds, ironically: “She thinks you’re old because you’re bald, Woody.”
The conflict promises to explore the impact of modern technology on children’s imagination — a timely theme that connects generations.
New characters and expanded voice cast
Among the new additions to the voice cast are:
- Craig Robinson as Atlas, an outgoing GPS hippopotamus
- Shelby Rabara as Snappy, an animated camera toy
- Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze, an independent 8-year-old girl who loves animals
- Matty Matheson as Dr. Nutcase, a toy wary of technology
Familiar names also return to the franchise, such as:
- John Ratzenberger (Hamm)
- Wallace Shawn (Rex)
- Blake Clark (Slinky Dog)
- Keanu Reeves (Duke Caboom)
Direction and release date
The film is directed by Andrew Stanton, known for WALL-E and Finding Nemo, with co-direction by Kenna Harris. Randy Newman returns to compose the score, marking his fifth work on the franchise.
Toy Story 5 hits theaters on June 19, promising to move both audiences who grew up with the saga and a new generation of fans.
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