Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Sequel: New Tech vs. Old Toys

Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Sequel: New Tech vs. Old Toys

by Alex Billington
November 11, 2025
Source: YouTube

“Hello, my name is Lilypad! Let’s play!” Disney and Pixar have revealed the first teaser for the film. Pixar suite titled Toy Story 5arriving in theaters for Summer 2026 – a full 31 years after the original Toy story in 1995. After three more sequels to the original over many years, this time the toys will finally tackle the elephant in the room: technology. 😱 Buzz, Woody, Jessie are challenged after being introduced to what today’s children are obsessed with: electronics. Essentially in the form of a gaming tablet. The villain of the big deal is a high-tech smart tablet in the shape of a frog named Lilypad expressed by Greta Lee. For those of you who don’t have kids, yes, these things are real. Conan O’Brien will also be part of the voice cast as the potty training tech toy, Smarty Pants. All the regulars are back: Tom Hanks returns as always the faithful cowboy Woody, Tim Allen is back as Buzz Lightyear, and Joanne Cusack gets back in the saddle under the name Jessie. And what’s interesting is that Andrew Stanton is directing: he’s directed many Pixar films before, but this is his first. Toy story film for the animation studio. From Toy Story 4 (in 2019), Tony Hale is also back as Forky, and it seems Bonnie is still taking care of all the toys. A fun first introduction while we look forward to it next year. Say hello to Lilypad.

Here’s the trailer for Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris’ sequel Toy Story 5directly from YouTube:

“It’s been a hilarious and poignant journey exploring how our favorite vintage toy team might respond to today’s technological world, and we’re thrilled to share this first look with audiences. Having the remarkably talented Greta Lee bring Lilypad to life – balancing a playful, antagonistic tone with humor and heart – has been incredible. ” –Co-directors Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris

In Toy Story 5, we’re introduced to a new character Lilypad, a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee who makes the job of Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang exponentially harder when they have to face the all-new threat to playtime. Tom Hanks returns as the ever-loyal cowboy Woody, Tim Allen takes charge as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack gets back in the saddle as Jessie, the grounded cowgirl. It was recently announced that Conan O’Brien would also be part of the cast as the potty training tech toy, Smarty Pants. Pixar Toy Story 5 is directed by the American filmmaker Andrew Stantonfilm director The life of an insect, Finding Nemo, Wall-E, John Carter, Finding Doryand the eps of “Stranger Things”, “Tales from the Loop”, “For All Mankind” and “3 Body Problem” recently. Co-directed by Kenna Harris (of Hi Alberto). The screenplay is also written by Andrew Stanton. Produced by Lindsey Collins (Turn red, Wall-E, Finding Dory). Made by Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. Disney launches Pixar’s Toy Story 5 the film opens in cinemas around the world June 19, 2026 next summer. First impression?

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