Tom Hanks is back behind the mic as Woody, and fans can officially mark their calendars — the Toy Story 5 release date has been confirmed for June 19, 2026. The legendary actor recently shared a photo on Instagram from inside the recording studio, teasing his return with the caption, “First day of work on a certain Story Number 5! Need a hint? Disney. Studio B.”
Now that production is underway, excitement is building for what’s ahead for Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and the gang. With Hanks, 68, and Tim Allen, 71, reprising their iconic roles, anticipation for this next chapter is sky-high.
What to Expect from Toy Story 5: Release Date & New Themes
While most of the storyline remains under wraps, Disney offered a few clues during its D23 Expo in August 2024. Director Andrew Stanton revealed that the film would explore modern challenges for toys, particularly how electronic devices have changed the way children play.
“In Toy Story 5, the toys’ mission becomes way tougher when they go up against kids’ growing obsession with screens,” Stanton shared. Concept art from the teaser trailer showed Woody, Buzz, and Jessie watching sadly as their young owner is completely absorbed in a tablet.
Stanton, the creative mind behind Finding Nemo and A Bug’s Life, is teaming up with McKenna Harris, who worked on Elemental, to co-direct the new film. Harris expressed her excitement on Instagram, saying, “YEEE-HAW! I’m co-directing Toy Story 5 with the best crew ever!”
Fans will also see a refreshing twist, with Jessie taking center stage this time. In a recent chat with WIVB, Tim Allen hinted that both Woody and Buzz would step back slightly to let Jessie, voiced once again by Joan Cusack, take the lead. “I can tell you that it’s a lot about Jessie,” Allen teased. “Woody and I do realign, and there’s an incredible opening scene with Buzz Lightyear.”
Buzz, Woody, and Jessie: What’s Next After the Toy Story 5 Release Date
In an earlier interview with The Wrap, Pixar legend Pete Docter called this new entry “surprising,” adding, “It’s got some really cool stuff that you haven’t seen before.”
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or introducing the franchise to a new generation, you can relive every moment from the previous films on Disney+ while counting down to the Toy Story 5 release date.
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