The New Toy Story Makes the Series’ Saddest Sequence Even More Devastating
Toy Story 5 is now in theaters under the direction of Andrew Stanton. The plot features Woody and Buzz facing a digital villain named Lilypad. The film revisits Jessie's history and addresses a long-standing Buzz Lightyear plot hole.
What changed
The film has officially released, introducing the villain Lilypad and confirming the director as Andrew Stanton.
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Toy Story 5 Hits Theaters Addressing Digital Threats and Past Traumas
confidence 90%Toy Story 5 is now in theaters under the direction of Andrew Stanton. The plot features Woody and Buzz facing a digital villain named Lilypad. The film revisits Jessie's history and addresses a long-standing Buzz Lightyear plot hole.
What's confirmed:
- Toy Story 5 was released in theaters on June 19, 2026.
- Andrew Stanton directed the film.
- The movie features a digital villain named Lilypad.
- The story includes themes of loneliness, despair, and the perils of social media and digital devices.
- The film contains two post-credits scenes.
- The movie features a song by Taylor Swift titled I Knew It, I Knew You.
- The opening sequence addresses a Buzz Lightyear plot hole.
Still unconfirmed:
- The film is the most traumatic movie of the year for parents.
- The ending reveals a surprising final adventure for Woody, Buzz, and Jessie.
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Toy Story 5 Tackles Tech Rise and Revives Jessie's Backstory
confidence 90%Toy Story 5 features Woody and Buzz battling a tablet as technology threatens the existence of traditional toys. The film returns to Jessie's traumatic history from the second movie to provide an emotional update. Tom Hanks has described the film as containing one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the franchise's 30-year history.
What's confirmed:
- Woody and Buzz battle a tablet in Toy Story 5.
- The film explores the rise of technology and its impact on toys.
- Toy Story 5 revisits Jessie's backstory from the second film.
- Tom Hanks stated the movie contains one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the 30-year history of the franchise.
- The movie earned $71 million on its opening day.
Still unconfirmed:
- The ending of Toy Story 5 hints at a sixth movie.
- The film sets a Rotten Tomatoes audience score record.
- The movie's opening day was a franchise record.
- The film includes a cyberbullying scene.