After the release of the fourth film in the successful saga of living toys, “Toy Story”, in 2019, everyone thought that the story of Woody and his friends was over. However, and to the surprise of many, last year, in 2023, Disney announced that a fifth was on the way.
However, it was not until April 5 that the same mouse company announced that film number five in the franchise started by director John Lasseter in 1995, will hit theaters on June 19, 2026.
It is worth mentioning that the recent revelation of the release date of “Toy Story 5” is part of Disney’s release strategy for the following years.
Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story 5 will be released in theaters on June 19, 2026.
Who asked for another installment? The series should have ended with Toy Story 3. pic.twitter.com/v14TvLp3Zu
— Av (@MarioEmmet) April 6, 2024
What will the fifth Toy Story movie be about?
Although details regarding the fifth film of the adventures about Woody and Buzz Lightyear are still scarce, sources close to the production of the film have revealed that the original group of toys will return to say goodbye permanently.
It should be remembered that after the departure of Andy, the owner of the toys, from the fourth film, a large number of rumors indicated that he would return for a new film. Given this, and thanks to recent leaks, everything seems to indicate that Andy will meet his toys again in his adult stage.
From the above, Tom Hanks, the voice of Woody, as well as Tim Allen, Buzz Lightyear, seems more than safe. It is important to note that film number 4 in the saga exceeded one billion dollars in 2019.
What other films are part of Disney’s strategy for the coming years?
In addition to the release of “Toy Story 5” in 2026, Disney also announced the release date for its next films. Among the most important are the premiere of the live-action animated film Moana, which will star actor Dwayne Johnson, on July 10, 2026 after being delayed a year from its original date.
Likewise, and thanks to the great success of the series “The Mandalorian”, Disney will release the first film based on this production called “The Mandalorian & Grogu” on May 22, 2026, which will star Chilean actor Pedro Pascal.
Regarding other releases, Disney announced that the new film in the Tron saga, “Tron: Ares”, starring Oscar winner Jared Leto, will hit theaters on October 10, 2025. Meanwhile, “ The Amateur” directed by Rami Malek and Rachel Brosnahan will be released on April 11, 2025. Finally, the sequels to “Zootopia” and “Frozen” were also mentioned.
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