‘Toy Story 5’: Disney releases the first preview of the long-awaited sequel

This Tuesday, November 11, Disney and Pixar released the first official preview of Toy Story 5marking the long-awaited return of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie to the big screen.

The film promises an adventure full of humor, nostalgia and a dose of technology that will test old friends.

It should be remembered that seven years have passed since Toy Story 4 premiered in 2019, closing what many believed was the last chapter of the story.

However, Pixar has decided to give new life to the franchise, introducing a completely different character to traditional toys: Lilypada smart tablet shaped like a frog, which will be the new “playtime threat.”

According to the official synopsis, Lilypad —with the voice of the actress Greta Lee — is a “smart toy” that complicates the missions of Woody and company, confronting them with the challenges of the digital world.

“It makes the toys’ job exponentially harder when faced with this new technological threat,” the teaser details.

In addition to Lee, the original cast almost entirely returns. Tom Hanks returns to play cowboy Woody, Tim Allen reprises his role as the intrepid Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack gives voice to the brave Jessie again.

Also returns Tony Hale like Forky, the peculiar utensil turned toy that debuted in the fourth installment. One of the surprises of the cast is Conan O’Brienwho joins as “Smarty Pants,” an educational potty training toy.

The directors Andrew Stantonresponsible for classics like WALL-E y Finding Nemoand the co-director Kenna Harrishighlighted the challenge and excitement behind this new chapter.

“It has been a hilarious and moving journey exploring How our toy team would respond to today’s world of technology. “We are delighted to share this first look with the public,” they said in a statement.

Regarding the new character, Stanton and Harris praised the work of Greta Lee: “Having such a talented actress bring Lilypad to life—balancing a playful, antagonistic tone with humor and heart—has been incredible.”

The return of Toy Story It is also framed in a special context: the franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary. The first film was released in 1995, revolutionizing animation by becoming the first completely digital feature film.

Four years later he arrived Toy Story 2 (1999), consolidating its success, while Toy Story 3 (2010) was nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. Finally, Toy Story 4 (2019) won the statuette for Best Animated Film, reaffirming Pixar’s legacy.

In August 2024, during Disney’s D23 exhibition, Pixar announced some details about this fifth installment, focused on the relationship between classic toys and new technologies that capture the attention of today’s children.

According to the producers, the script addresses “the struggle to remain relevant in an era where physical gaming mixes with digital.”

Despite the hype, some fans have questioned whether a fifth film was necessary. However, Tim Allen defended the project in a previous interview with PEOPLEensuring that it is not a commercial decision.

“I don’t think Toy Story 5 be it for money. It’s a brilliant story, and when I heard it, I knew it was worth telling.”, he noted.

With its premiere scheduled for June 19, 2026, Toy Story 5 promises to renew the love for these iconic characters while reflecting on how the way we play and connect with others has changed.