While Pixar had announced; no longer wanting to release sequels for its animated films, the studio had changed; his plans by announcing that a new opus for Toy Story would see the light of day. After a Toy Story 4 which did not necessarily unite; fans of the franchise, the announcement of a fifth episode had been very popular. received in a mixed manner. But here is some information that could well reassure the most skeptical.
Toy Story 5 offers the services of a Pixar veteran
It's official, Disney is going to release Toy Story 5< /em>. This new opus announced in February 2023 got a release date a few weeks ago. Thus, the public will be able to discover this fifth episode in 2026 in the United Statesseven years after the release of the previous opus which was to be the last.
On the from the public, Toy Story 3had offered a perfect conclusion for the franchise and Josh Cooley had toû to face a huge challenge in carrying out the next part. Ifthe animated film from Pixar studios managed to achieve surpassing the billion-dollar mark at the global box office, many fans are eager to see it happen. not necessarily having adhered so much to the à this episode than in the previous ones. Therefore, it is normal that the announcement of a Toy Story 5some are reluctant. However, this information, which has just been announced by Pete Docter during the presentation of Vice-Versa 2 at the press, will reassure the most skeptical.
A veteran from Pixar for the production of Toy Story 5
Indeed, to succeed to Josh Cooley, Pixar has decided to to choose a studio veteran in the person of Andrew Stanton. This appointment as director of Toy Story 5 is reassuring since he has already worked with Lee Unkrich for Finding Nemo but he knows perfectly the franchise featuring Andy's toys.
For good reason: Stanton signed the scenarios of the four Toy Storyfilms. We also owe him the scripts for 1001 Paws and WALL-E for which he won the Oscar for best original screenplay.
For Toy Story 5, Andrew Stanton will also serve as co-writer and executive producer. For now, it is not known what plot this upcoming film will offer us. Tim Allen and Tom Hanks who play Buzz Lightyear and Woody respectively have been approached to reprise their roles.
Following Following Bob Iger's announcement of a Toy Story 5, Pixar's chief creative officer Pete Docter promised to deliver a “surprising” film with things audiences have never seen before.
Toy Story 5 will be released in U.S. theaters on June 19, 2026.