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Toy Story 5 Shows Emily On‑Screen for First Time

A Japanese trailer confirms Jessie’s long‑awaited reconnection with Emily, ties Jessie to a new Taylor Swift song, frames the plot as a tech‑versus‑toys conflict, and signals heavy marketing ahead of the June 19 release.

Overview

  • The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 19, with tickets on sale and IMAX and advance events scheduled as Pixar completes its final promotional push.
  • A Japanese trailer released this week gives the first on‑screen look at Emily, the child from Toy Story 2 whose absence has long defined Jessie’s backstory.
  • Taylor Swift has contributed an original song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which outlets describe as Jessie’s signature number and a key element of the film’s marketing.
  • Toy Story 5 centers on a tablet‑like toy called Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, that competes with Bonnie’s traditional toys and sets up the franchise’s new tech‑versus‑play theme.
  • Early industry tracking, reported by Deadline, projects a roughly $150 million domestic opening and reports also say Pixar may attach a teaser for the 2027 original Gatto to theatrical showings.