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First Look at Conan O’Brien’s ‘Smarty Pants’ Unveiled for Toy Story 5 at Destination D23

Pixar framed the sequel around kids’ pull toward screens, with Andrew Stanton directing for a June 19, 2026 theatrical release.

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Overview

  • Destination D23 attendees saw the debut of Smarty Pants, an electronic toy whose design is inspired by a toilet paper roll with matching digital iconography.
  • Conan O’Brien voices the new character, a casting he publicly revealed in May via his podcast’s social channels.
  • Event reports say an early scene shown to the crowd included an homage to the ABC series Lost.
  • The film’s storyline is being positioned around how digital devices compete for children’s attention over traditional toys, and Smarty Pants’ specific role has not been detailed.
  • Toy Story 5 is directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Kenna Harris, produced by Jessica Choi, features returning voices Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, and is set for theaters on June 19, 2026.