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Toy Story 5 Takes on Big Tech in First Full Trailer
The latest installment in the beloved animated franchise tackles the existential threat of a child's screen time and abandonment of past pleasures.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Disney and Pixar have released the first full trailer for "Toy Story 5," the latest installment in the beloved animated franchise. The trailer shows Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang going up against Bonnie's new smart tablet called Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee. The trailer pokes fun at current fears over technology and surveillance, with Lilypad recording conversations and even translating them in multiple languages. The trailer escalates to show an army of Buzz Lightyears wielding various tools in an attempt to combat the threat of the new tablet.
Why it matters
The "Toy Story" series has long been praised for its ability to tackle complex themes and issues in an engaging and accessible way for audiences of all ages. This latest installment appears to be taking on the growing concerns around technology, screen time, and the potential abandonment of traditional forms of play and entertainment, making it a timely and relevant addition to the franchise.
The details
Andrew Stanton, who has written and directed several previous "Toy Story" films, will direct "Toy Story 5," with Kenna Harris serving as co-director and Lindsey Collins as producer. The film is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026.
- The first "Toy Story" film was released in 1995, making it the first fully computer-animated feature film.
- Disney distributed the first two "Toy Story" films before purchasing Pixar in 2006.
The players
Woody
The lead character in the "Toy Story" franchise, voiced by Tom Hanks.
Buzz Lightyear
A supporting character in the "Toy Story" franchise, voiced by Tim Allen.
Lilypad
A new smart tablet character in "Toy Story 5", voiced by Greta Lee.
Andrew Stanton
The director of "Toy Story 5", who has also written and directed several previous "Toy Story" films.
Kenna Harris
The co-director of "Toy Story 5".
What they’re saying
“Toys are for play, but tech is for everything,”
— Woody (Toy Story)
“I'm always listening. Bonnie needs help from someone, at least from the same century.”
— Lilypad (Toy Story)
“It's been a hilarious and poignant journey exploring how our favorite team of legacy toys might respond to today's world of technology, and we're thrilled to share this first glimpse with audiences.”
— Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, Director and Co-Director of Toy Story 5 (WUSA9)
What’s next
Toy Story 5 is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026.
The takeaway
The latest Toy Story installment promises to tackle the timely and relevant issue of technology's impact on traditional forms of play and entertainment, continuing the franchise's legacy of addressing complex themes in an engaging and accessible way for audiences of all ages.
