“Toy Story 5”: Everything to Know About Buzz and Woody's Return to the Big Screen

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NEED TO KNOW

• Toy Story 5 hits theaters on June 19, 2026

• The fifth installment will see Tim Allen and Tom Hanks reprise their roles as Buzz and Woody, respectively

• Toy Story 5 explores how technology is reshaping childhood — and leaving traditional toys fighting for attention

Woody, Buzz and the crew are staring down their most formidable foe yet inToy Story 5.

Directed by Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment — starringTim Allenas Buzz Lightyear andTom Hanksas Woody — will tackle contemporary issues, particularly the impact of technology on childhood play.

"InToy Story 5the toys' jobs get exponentially harder when our toy crew goes head to head with what kids are obsessed with today: electronics," Stanton shared at Disney's D23 expo in August 2024.

Toy Story 5will also focus more on Jessie (Joan Cusack), according to Allen, who spoke withWIVBin April 2025.

"I can tell you that it's a lot about Jessie," he said. "Tom [Hanks] and I do — Woody and I — do realign. And there's an unbelievable opening scene with Buzz Lightyear. I can give you that, but I can't give you much more."

As the franchise prepares to explore new themes and challenges, the excitement is growing. Here's everything we know so far aboutToy Story 5.

How didToy Story 4leave off?

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Toy Story 4concluded with Woody and Buzz parting ways when the former joined Bo Peep (Annie Potts) to live a life as a "lost toy," free from the constraints of being owned by a child.

Throughout the film, Woody struggled to find his place with Bonnie, as she no longer needed him as much as Andy did. Buzz, understanding Woody's choice, assured him that Bonnie would be okay without him and supported Woody's decision to start a new chapter.

Meanwhile, Buzz stayed with Bonnie, continuing to live with Jessie, Rex (Wallace Shawn), Hamm (John Ratzenberger) and other toys, including the new addition of Forky (Tony Hale).

When willToy Story 5be released?

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Toy Story 5is slated for release on June 19, 2026.

Who is in the cast ofToy Story 5?

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All the beloved characters are returning forToy Story 5, and fans will be thrilled to know that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are reprising their roles as Woody and Buzz, respectively.

Joan Cusack is back as Jessie, while Blake Clark once again lends his voice to Slinky Dog. Tony Hale returns as Forky, Wallace Shawn voices Rex and John Ratzenberger reprises his role as Hamm.

Following the death ofDon Ricklesin 2017, Mr. Potato Head was recast, with Jeff Bergman stepping into the role. The same change was made for Mrs. Potato Head afterEstelle Harrisdied in 2022, with Anna Vocino taking over the part.

Meanwhile, Bonnie will now be voiced by Scarlett Spears, succeedingMadeleine McGraw(Toy Story 4) and Emily Hahn (Toy Story 3).

New to the cast isGreta Leeas the voice of Lily Pad.

What is the plot ofToy Story 5?

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Toy Story 5director Stanton revealed that the central conflict of the latest film will involve the toys grappling with staying relevant in the age of technology.

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The concept art revealed at D23 showed the toys looking sadly at their owner, engrossed in a tablet, hinting at the emotional and humorous struggles they will face as they try to reclaim the child's attention.

In June 2025, Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter teased that the fifth film in the three-decade franchise will lean into a "toy meets tech" dynamic.

Picking up afterToy Story 4, Woody has left the kids' room behind to help lost toys, while Jessie is now running Bonnie's room with Buzz serving as her deputy.

But Bonnie, now 8, is more focused on staying socially connected — prompting her parents to buy her a tablet called Lily Pad. The device lets her chat with friends and play games, but it also proves to be a not-so-friendly presence, subtly convincing Bonnie that she's outgrowing her toys.

Woody is ultimately called back to help, though it's been some time since the gang has reunited — and as Docter hinted, Woody and Buzz don't exactly see eye to eye, making for some classic sparring between the old pals.

Is there a trailer forToy Story 5?

Thefirst official trailerforToy Story 5debuted on Feb. 19, 2026 — and it quickly makes clear that playtime is in jeopardy.

The two-minute clip reunites Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang as they grapple with Bonnie's newest obsession: a sleek smart tablet called Lily Pad, gifted by her parents.

"Extinction — not again!" Rex panics as Bonnie's focus shifts away from her toy box and onto the glowing screen.

Meanwhile, Woody — still out in the world rescuing abandoned toys — checks in with Jessie over a walkie-talkie. "Toys are for play … but tech is for everything," he says somberly. Jessie doesn't sugarcoat the stakes: "I'm losing Bonnie to this device."

Determined to turn the tide, Woody heads back to Bonnie's room, ready to rally the crew and fight to save playtime once more.

Who is directingToy Story 5?

Stanton, a longtime Pixar director known for classics likeFinding NemoandA Bug's Life, will directToy Story 5.Stanton has been a key creative force behind theToy Storyseries since its inception as a writer on all the formerToy Storyfilms.

He will co-direct with McKenna Harris, who producedElementaland directed the Disney+ animated shortCiao Alberto, based onLuca.

In August 2024, Harris posted onInstagramabout her excitement in working on the film.

"YEEE-HAW! i'm co-directing toy story 5, and we've been having the best time with the best team ever! 🤠⭐️ ," she wrote. "so happy to be working with Andrew Stanton and my girl @jesschoismyth on this sweet, sweet movie!! 🥰."

Where can I watchToy Story 5?

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Toy Story 5will be released in theaters on June 19, 2026. In the meantime, fans can catch up on all theToy Storymovies onDisney+.

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“The Pink Panther ”Director Shawn Levy Shares How the Crime Comedy Inspired His Marvel Movie (Exclusive)

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• Director Shawn Levy learned a lot about using the camera for comedy while filming 2006's The Pink Panther

• Sharing how the crime comedy helped his work with Marvel, Levy explains that "the camera is a participant in the joke telling. And more often than not, the simpler approach is the funnier approach"

• The Pink Panther celebrated its 20th anniversary in February

While Shawn Levy has had a long career spanning many different movies,The Pink Pantherhad a big impact on him as a director. The 57-year-old filmmaker shares that he learned about how to use the camera as part of the joke for more comedic scenes while working on the 2006 crime farce.

One scene from the movie, he tells PEOPLE, changed how the director framed particularly funny moments on screen.

Inspector Clouseau (Steve Martin) is followingBeyoncé'scharacter, Xania, around New York City. When he believes he is found out, he yells, "Newspapers," and pulls out a large newspaper to hide his face. After he pulls out the prop, he doesn't see the subway entrance and then falls down the stairs.

"I remember that because that movie was pretty early in my career, and it's the film that got me thinking about how the frame helps tell the joke," Levy shares.

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"I remember considering a bunch of other angles where I would've shown a stuntman tumbling down the stairwell from behind and then from the front towards the lens," he continues. "That was an epiphany moment where I realized, 'Oh, the camera is a participant in the joke telling. And more often than not, the simpler approach is the funnier approach.' "

The director —who has gone on to helmNight at the Museum,Date Night, episodes ofStranger Thingsas well as the upcomingStar Wars: Starfighter —says he "learned this the hard way on other movies."

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"I've tried a complex camera move in the midst of a joke, and it muddies the laugh. Steve not seeing stairs approaching because his face is hidden by the newspaper. That was an example of one uninterrupted frame that makes the joke land in a funnier way," Levy says.

Years later, when he was filming 2024'sDeadpool & Wolverine,there was a massive scene in which Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) fought over 60 other Deadpools.

"That's a similar shot, one uninterrupted, laterally moving wide shot. ButThe Pink Pantherwas where I first started my education in film comedy and how the camera needs to be a participant," Levy recalls.

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In addition to Beyoncé, 44, and Martin, 80,The Pink Pantherstarred Jean Reno, Kevin Kline, Emily Mortimer and Henry Czerny, to name a few.

When it come to rebooting the crime comedy movie franchise as the the time, Levy shares that "everybody came with a respect for the legacy we were inheriting and respect for the screenplay that Steve Martin had written."

There was also "a commitment to have fun and try to parlay that fun off-screen into fun on-screen for audiences," Levy adds. "When the movie became such a big hit, it was really gratifying. We knew we would take our shots critically. You don't touch a classic like that and not run that risk. The way audiences embraced the movie and Steve in this new incarnation of Clouseau was really affirming."

The Pink Panther, first released in theaters on Feb. 10, 2006, is available to stream on Kanopy and Roku TV.

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Bob Barker and “Price Is Right” Announcer Rod Roddy Were 'Not Friends' by the End of Their Mutual Time on the Game Show

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• Bob Barker served as host of The Price Is Right for 35 years, from 1972 to 2007

• Rod Roddy became the show's announcer after being among those who auditioned for the gig after the death of original announcer Johnny Olson in Oct. 1985

• Friend of Roddy opened up about the evolving relationship between Barker and the announcer for an episode of Nostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia

There was a lot going on behind the scenes ofThe Price Is Right.

When Rod Roddy came into the game show family in 1986, he had big shoes to fill. The show's original announcer, Johnny Olson, had died in Oct. 1985. Olson had a special bond with hostBob Barker. Early on, Roddy and Barker got along well.

Roddy's friend, fellow announcer Randy West, talked about the tides turning during an appearance onNostalgia Tonight with Joe Sibilia.

"If I may be so bold and disrespectful, Bob Barker liked him because he was not a leading man. Bob, as he was getting on in years, always the alpha male on any show that he did, was very conscious of his appearance and certainly didn't want a leading man type to be competing with," West shared.

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"And Rod, of course, offered no threat for his leading man appearance. So he liked Rod for his second banana look. They liked him for his delivery and his style of voice."

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After over a decade of working together, the shift between the two became palpable for those around the production.

"They were great for the first... 13 or 14 [years]. That was great and they fit together perfectly, top banana and sidekick. It was wonderful. But... there was a strained relationship between the two of them as the years went on," West noted.

"Toward the end, there was not a lot of off-air camaraderie. They were not in a position... Barker would never dismiss Rod from the show because he was such a fan favorite. He was an integral part of the program, but no, they were not friends at the end, and that was a great frustration to Rod, who would talk about it with me. He didn't want to be on anybody's bad side and he felt bad that the relationship had evolved to where they took him off the air."

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While Roddy remained on the show, camera shots of him were limited, which "upset Rod," especially because there was "no single incident" that changed the dynamic between host and announcer.

Craig Kilmore, who hostedThe Late Late Showalso recalled hearing of discord between Barker and Roddy.

"I think one of his friends told me some of the problems with Bob, but Rod didn't really complain about it. But I do know that there was some friction."

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US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday that it has carried out anotherdeadly strike on a vesselaccused of trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

U.S. Southern Command said on social media that the boat "was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations." It said the strike killed three people. A video linked to the post shows a boat floating in the water before bursting into flames.

Friday's attack raises the death toll from the Trump administration's strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 148 people in at least 43 attacks carried out since early September in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.

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President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is in "armed conflict" with cartels in Latin America and hasjustified the attacksas a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs. But his administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing "narcoterrorists."

Criticshave questioned the overall legalityof the strikes as well as their effectiveness, in part because the fentanyl behind many fatal overdoses is typically trafficked to the U.S.over land from Mexico, where it is produced with chemicals imported from China and India.

The boat strikes alsodrew intense criticismfollowing the revelation that the military killed survivors of the very first boat attack with a follow-up strike. The Trump administration and many Republican lawmakers said it was legal and necessary, while Democratic lawmakers andlegal experts saidthe killings were murder, if not a war crime.

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Jelly Roll Reveals How He and Wife Bunnie Xo Healed Their Relationship During Difficult Times (Exclusive)

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NEED TO KNOW

• Jelly Roll opened up to PEOPLE about how he and Bunnie Xo healed their relationship during difficult times

• The country star and his wife married in Las Vegas in 2016

• They briefly split in 2018 after Bunnie learned that Jelly had been having an affair with another woman

ForJelly Rolland wifeBunnie Xo, love is the glue to their relationship.

While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE at theStar Searchseason 1 finale on Feb. 17, the country music star, 41, opened up about how he and his wife, 46, healed their marriage during difficult times.

"Love, man. Love will always do it," he shared.

"Communication, just believing you're with the right person and believing that change can actually happen," he continued. "That's why we've been so honest about this story with everybody. We knew it would come with blowback, but our heart was to hope that somebody would hear it and believe that they could change."

Bunnie writes candidly about some of the couple's struggles in her new memoir,Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic— including the moment in 2018 when she learned that Jelly had been having a months-long affair with another woman. She recalled how the painful discovery led her to contemplate taking her own life that night.

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"The pain was so intense that I genuinely just wanted to end it all. I went into my bathroom and grabbed a bottle of pills I had stashed in case of an emergency and held them in my hand. I stared at the bottle, wondering what it would feel like to die from an overdose," she wrote in her book.

She said she ultimately talked herself out of the idea, and she and Jelly separated for three months before coming back together.

The "Save Me" singer previously spoke about the affair during an interview on theHuman Schoolpodcastlast year, calling it "one of the worst moments of my adulthood."

"Because it was the first time that I was like, 'I really can't get this right at all. I know I'm in love with this woman.' It just really, really, really blew me back," he said, explaining that he had to put in "a lot of work to repair" his relationship with Bunnie.

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"I wish our story would've went in the way that it never had an affair, and I'm in a way glad it happened, but man, I'm proud of who we are today," he added. "I truly am."

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During his conversation with PEOPLE at theStar Searchfinale, Jelly praised his wife's courage in being so open and vulnerable in her memoir. He also said it was "rough" for him to read the book as it reminded him of those hard times.

"It was rough at times just for me to read it. You know what I mean? We went through a lot of pain and having to go through it together, but reading the whole book and seeing where it ended at is really touching," he said.

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"So I'm just proud of her for telling her story so unapologetically," he continued. "I mean, she talks about everything fearlessly, from domestic assault to sexual assault. I'm just proud of her. She's so brave."

Jelly and Bunnie, who first met at one of his concerts in 2015, tied the knot in an impromptu wedding at a Las Vegas chapel in 2016. They renewed their vows at the same chapel in August 2023.

When Jelly went onstage to accept theBest Contemporary Country Albumat the2026 Grammy Awardson Feb. 1, he took a moment to give his wife a shout-out, crediting her with saving his life.

"I want to thank my beautiful wife," he said. "I would have never changed my life without you. I would have ended up dead or in jail. I would have killed myself if it wasn't for you and Jesus. I thank you for that."

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7.

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