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Toy Story 5: Woody Returns to Fight Tech Takeover
14 May
Summary
- Woody returns to help toys combat a new addictive tablet named Lilypad.
- New characters include malevolent tech like Smarty Pants and a GPS hippo.
- The film, releasing globally on June 19, 2026, features returning composer Randy Newman.
The highly anticipated Toy Story 5 is slated for a global release on June 19, 2026, continuing the beloved franchise. The story finds Jessie the Cowgirl and Buzz Lightyear taking charge in eight-year-old Bonnie's room after Woody's departure at the end of the previous film. Their mission is to help abandoned toys find homes.
A new antagonist emerges in the form of Lilypad, a tablet disguised as a friendly frog. This machine is revealed to be dangerously addictive, causing concern among the toys about their own relevance and its impact on Bonnie.
To combat this insidious tech, the toys enlist Woody's help once again. They must work together to remain relevant and banish the tablet. The film will also introduce other pieces of malevolent technology, including a toilet trainer named Smarty Pants voiced by Conan O'Brien, and a GPS hippo voiced by Craig Robinson.
Key figures from the franchise are returning, with composer Randy Newman providing the score. Fans can expect to see familiar faces like Hamm, Rex, Slinky Dog, the Potato Heads, Bo Peep, Forky, Dolly, Mr. Pricklepants, and Trixie.
