Major Death Leaves Questions About 'Toy Story 5' Production
- Pixar revealed that Toy Story 5, directed by Andrew Stanton with McKenna Harris as co-director and production led by Jessica Choi, is scheduled to premiere in theaters on June 19, 2026.
- This sequel follows Toy Story 4's success and introduces a new character voiced by Conan O'Brien, who joins original cast members like Tom Hanks and Tim Allen.
- The plot will explore how Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and other toys confront challenges from technology and gadgets in a world where children prefer screens over playthings.
- Conan O'Brien announced on Instagram that he voices Smarty Pants, a mysterious character, while Tim Allen revealed the film includes a Buzz-centric opening and focuses heavily on Jessie.
- Toy Story 5 signals a broader Pixar plan for sequels, including Incredibles 3 and Coco 2, suggesting sustained investment in legacy franchises and new storytelling challenges.
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Major Death Leaves Questions About 'Toy Story 5' Production
Toy Story 5 is officially on the horizon, and for fans of the iconic Pixar franchise, there’s every reason to be excited. Slated to hit theaters on June 19, 2026, this fifth chapter promises to tackle some timely themes, including how today’s kids are increasingly distracted by electronics. Director Andrew Stanton even teased that the toys will have to work harder than ever to keep their kid’s attention—a modern-day challenge that certainly reso…

Conan O'Brien cast as new character in 'Toy Story 5'
Pixar You’ve got a friend in Conan. Conan O’Brien will play a new character in the fifth Toy Story film, Disney has announced. The comedian will play a character called Smartypants in the upcoming film. While the casting was first announced at Disney’s Licensing Expo presentation on Monday, O’Brien confirmed the news in a video shared to Instagram. “I’ve got big news. I’m going to be in Toy Story 5. Isn’t that crazy? Legendary franchise. These f…
Toy Story 5 Adds Conan O'Brien in Mysterious New Role
Disney has signed up Conan O'Brien for a role in Toy Story 5.The redheaded chat show host will voice a mysterious new character named Smarty Pants in the upcoming movie.O'Brien announced his involvement in Toy Story 5 via his official TeamCoco Instagram account, via a skit in which he jokingly suggests he asked Disney if he could voice Woody or Buzz Lightyear instead. (Thankfully, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are already signed up to reprise their le…
How O’Brien Announces It Will Be on the List of “Toy Story 5”
The eater and presenter Conan O’Brien, 62, announced that he will be on the list of “Toy Story 5”. Advertised in February 2023, the film is sequence of the four films launched between 1995 and 2019 by Pixar. “I have great news. I am going to be in ‘Toy Story 5’. Is it not crazy? Landy Francia. These films are amazing. I can’t believe it,” he quoted in a video published on their social networks.
Conan OBrien cast as new character in Toy Story 5
You’ve got a friend in Conan. Conan O’Brien will play a new character in the fifth Toy Story film, Disney has announced. The comedian will play a character called Smartypants in the upcoming film. While the casting was first announced at Disney’s Licensing Expo presentation on Monday, O’Brien confirmed the news in a video shared to Instagram. “I’ve got big news. I’m going to be in Toy Story 5. Isn’t that crazy? Legendary franchise. These films a…
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