The first teaser trailer for Toy Story 5 has arrived, and this time, the toys are facing a threat unlike anything they’ve seen before—a high-tech tablet. Pixar’s newest sequel brings Woody, Buzz, and the gang into the digital age, mixing nostalgia with a modern twist that reflects how playtime has changed.

The trailer opens with Bonnie opening a package while her toys watch nervously. Slinky Dog stretches forward, Rex trembles, and Forky hides his face. The box reveals Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee, who declares, “The age of toys is over?” The line sets the tone for the story: a playful yet pointed commentary on technology replacing imagination.

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen return as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, alongside Joan Cusack as Jessie. The sequel also introduces Conan O’Brien as a gadget-like character named Smarty Pants and Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl. Directed by Andrew Stanton with co-director Kenna Harris, Toy Story 5 hits theaters June 19, 2026.

In a statement, the filmmakers said, “It’s been a hilarious and poignant journey exploring how our favorite team of legacy toys might respond to today’s world of technology, and we’re thrilled to share this first glimpse with audiences.”

The teaser suggests that Pixar is using Toy Story 5 to explore something deeper than a simple reunion. After the events of Toy Story 4, Woody had gone his own way, while Buzz and the others stayed behind. Now, their paths cross again as they navigate a new kind of identity crisis—one defined not by growing up, but by obsolescence.

The introduction of Lilypad brings the story’s central conflict into focus: what happens to traditional toys when children are more connected to screens than to their toy chests? It’s a question that mirrors real life, and Pixar seems ready to handle it with its usual mix of humor and heart.

Visually, the film remains pure Pixar—vibrant, expressive, and cinematic. The new smart-toy aesthetic blends sleek design with the tactile warmth of the original characters, highlighting the clash between physical and digital worlds. The result is a trailer that feels both familiar and forward-looking.

Toy Story 5 will need to earn its place in a franchise that already ended on what many considered a perfect note. But by framing its story around the evolving idea of play itself, it may have found the emotional spark to justify one more ride with Woody and Buzz.