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Pixar Unveils First ‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer, Introducing Lilypad and Locking June 19, 2026 Release

The teaser frames a clash between beloved toys and a smart device voiced by Greta Lee, signaling a timely turn to the digital dilemma of modern play.

Overview

  • The 48‑second teaser released on November 11 shows Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the gang confronting Lilypad, a frog‑shaped smart tablet that dominates playtime.
  • Disney and Pixar set a global theatrical release for June 19, 2026.
  • Greta Lee voices Lilypad, joining a cast that brings back Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear and Joan Cusack as Jessie.
  • Andrew Stanton directs with McKenna Harris as co‑director, continuing the franchise’s creative lineage.
  • Studio materials highlight technical ambition with hyperrealistic animation, AI‑assisted techniques and the return of composer Randy Newman.