🔗 Share this article Toy Story 5 Teaser Pits Woody and Buzz Against a Digital Device Exactly 30 anniversary after the original Toy Story movie debuted, launching the animation giant as a major film company and bringing audiences to beloved characters like the cowboy doll (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), who are now household names. In 2026, the fifth installment is scheduled for release. The first teaser trailer for Toy Story 5 landed this week, offering a brief look into the plot but leaving fans curious how it will resolve the conclusion of Toy Story 4. The Latest Addition: A Digital Device Spooks the Toys In the teaser shows Bonnie — who inherited the toy collection when he left for college — getting a brand new plaything, one that alarms the familiar toy group. She acquires her initial digital gadget, and she is thrilled about it. Presumably, the amphibian-inspired device will come to life just like Bonnie's other toys. However, the toys appear to consider it as a threat intending to supplant them, which it likely will. The Cowboy's Comeback: Unanswered Questions from Toy Story 4 An element the trailer doesn't touch on is why Woody is back with his friends in the child's bedroom. The finale of Toy Story 4 depicted him set off on a new adventure with Bo Peep (the actress), journeying with a carnival and assisting giveaway items find good homes. Surely, the filmmakers will address the aftermath of Toy Story 4 in the movie. Seeing him show up in the familiar setting without warning is somewhat puzzling, however. It also raises questions whether his partner will have come back with him. And what about Duke Caboom (Keanu Reeves)? Continuity from the Previous Film Fortunately, some elements are continuing from the prior film. The last thing the cowboy did before setting off for his new life was hand over his symbol of authority to the cowgirl (Joan Cusack), leaving her in charge of Bonnie's bedroom. In the teaser shows the insignia attached to her shirt. It is hoped she is remains the key figure among the group. Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026.