The film reunites Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang as they work to save playtime from a world of electronics
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NEED TO KNOW
- Toy Story 5 explores the clash between toys and technology as Bonnie becomes obsessed with a smart tablet named Lilypad
- Woody, Buzz and the gang reunite to navigate Bonnie’s changing world and save the importance of playtime
- The film earned $312 million at the global box office during its opening weekend
Toy Story 5 has soared to new heights.
The fifth film in the iconic Disney and Pixar franchise went to infinity and beyond following its Friday, June 19 premiere.
Directed by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, the film topped the box office during its opening weekend, earning $312 million globally, including $160 million domestically.
The debut marks not only the franchise's best, but also the strongest opening weekend of any movie in 2026 so far.
Toy Story 5 reunites Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang as they work to find their way in a world of electronics.
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As seen in the first official trailer for the film, the group of friends comes to realize that Bonnie has a new obsession that takes up all her attention — a high-tech, frog-shaped smart tablet named Lilypad.
The tablet's integration into their world ultimately causes the group to unite once again to save playtime.
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter gave a peek at the adventures that lay ahead for the gang while speaking at a presentation in New York City on Friday, June 5, noting that Toy Story 5 will have a feeling of "toy meets tech."
"If you remember from Toy Story 4, Woody has left the kids' rooms for a life of adventure … helping lost toys in need," said Docter. "Sheriff Jessie is now in charge of Bonnie's room, with the recently deputized Buzz as assistant deputy. And the rest of the toy crew is still around with their same sassy attitudes, like Hamm, Rex, Slinky and Mr. Potato Head."
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"But Bonnie is now 8, and she's become more concerned about being socially connected and making friends, which is why her parents agreed to get her this Lily Pad," continued Docter. "It's a new tech tablet that allows Bonnie to chat with her friends and play games and other things, too. But Lily can also be a bit sneaky and prickly to be around — because in her mind, it's a lot better to be socialized, and Bonnie needs to move on from toys."
Docter said Lily's attitude has her "at odds with our toys," meaning "they both have very different opinions on what Bonnie needs."
"Woody is called back to help, but it's been a while since they've all seen each other — and he and Buzz don't always see eye to eye, as Mr. Potato Head says in the movie, [but] it's nice to see them arguing again," he continued.
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Speaking to PEOPLE at the opening night of Celebrity Autobiography on Broadway in New York City on Monday, May 18, Tom Hanks, who has voiced Woody for more than 30 years, said the new film "is a vibrant and proper chapter in the Toy Story canon."
"None of us can believe that we're still a part of it," he added.
Toy Story 5 is in theaters now.
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