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Toy Story 5 Earns Rave Early Reactions as Classic Cast Reunites

Early reviews say Pixar modernizes the franchise by making a frog‑shaped tablet a timely challenge to traditional play.

Overview

  • Pixar will release Toy Story 5 in U.S. theaters on June 19, 2026, with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack returning to their signature roles.
  • Reviewers at the Los Angeles premiere, Tuesday, praised the film as emotional, funny and a return to form for the series.
  • The story pivots on Lilypad, a frog‑shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee, which pulls Bonnie toward screens and forces the toys to respond to a changing childhood.
  • The studio rolled out a broad campaign that includes a Disney+ and Hulu preview scene, new teasers showcasing the Multi‑Buzz set piece, park tie‑ins and merchandise ahead of the release.
  • By centering Jessie and reuniting Woody and Buzz, the film uses decades of franchise history to probe aging, loss and screen time, a theme that could influence how family films handle technology and legacy sequels.