Toy Story 5 Teaser Trailer out: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen return as Pixar brings a new ‘threat to playtime’

Toy Story 5 Teaser Trailer Released

Pixar has revealed the first teaser for Toy Story 5, introducing a new tech-savvy toy and hinting at the franchise’s next major adventure. The film is scheduled for release next summer and will be Pixar's 31st feature.

New Characters and Themes

The teaser features a smart tablet named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, known for her roles in Past Lives and Tron: Ares. The tagline, “The age of toys is over,” suggests a conflict between nostalgia and modern technology as the classic toys face a new challenge to their world.

Directorial Team

Toy Story 5 is co-directed by Andrew Stanton, known for Finding Nemo and Wall-E, alongside McKenna Harris, who makes her directorial debut after working on several Pixar projects. They describe the movie as having a “playfully antagonistic tone” that explores how beloved toys adapt to today’s tech-driven environment.

Cast and Voice Changes

Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack return to voice their iconic characters.
Comedian Conan O’Brien voices a quirky toilet-training assistant named Smarty Pants.
Following the passing of Carl Weathers, Ernie Hudson takes over the role of Combat Carl.

Franchise Significance

“Toy Story 5 continues the franchise that has earned more than $3.3 billion worldwide.”

This marks the first Toy Story film without John Lasseter, who left Pixar in 2018.

Summary

Toy Story 5 promises a fresh yet nostalgic adventure, highlighting the clash between beloved toys and evolving technology, while continuing Pixar’s cinematic legacy.

Mint — 2025-11-12