Toy Story 5 Trailer Teases Woody and Buzz Lightyear Feud

The upcoming sequel shows a surprising rift between the iconic animated duo.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:56am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration featuring stark black silhouettes of the Toy Story characters Woody and Buzz Lightyear in a confrontational pose, set against a high-contrast background of solid colors, conveying the conflict at the heart of the upcoming film.The first look at Toy Story 5 teases an unexpected rift between the franchise's beloved duo, Woody and Buzz Lightyear.Las Vegas Today

Pixar has unveiled the first trailer for Toy Story 5, which surprisingly depicts a conflict between the franchise's two beloved main characters, Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The teaser, shown at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, hints at a falling out between the longtime friends and partners.

Why it matters

The Toy Story films have long been beloved for their heartwarming depiction of the friendship between Woody and Buzz, so the prospect of the two characters being at odds will likely generate significant interest and speculation among fans eager to see how this dynamic plays out.

The details

The new Toy Story 5 trailer reveals that Woody and Buzz, voiced by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen respectively, are now in conflict with each other for unknown reasons. The teaser provides few details, but suggests the two characters may be forced to confront their differences and work to repair their relationship over the course of the film's plot.

  • The Toy Story 5 trailer was unveiled at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 17, 2026.

The players

Pixar

The acclaimed animation studio behind the Toy Story franchise, known for its groundbreaking computer-animated films.

Tom Hanks

The acclaimed actor who has voiced the character of Woody throughout the Toy Story series.

Tim Allen

The veteran actor who has lent his voice to the character of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story films.

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What they’re saying

“We looked at a video of us doing the first one — we look like our grandchildren.”

— Tom Hanks, Actor

The takeaway

The unexpected conflict between Woody and Buzz in Toy Story 5 represents a bold creative direction for the beloved franchise, one that is sure to captivate longtime fans and generate significant anticipation for the film's release.