--- title: "Toy Story 5" year: 2026 kind: "film" canonical: "https://film.one/film/toy-story-5" fi1m_id: "toy-story-5" imdb_id: "tt29355505" tmdb_id: 1084244 wikidata_id: "Q113641997" fi1m_score: 66 critics_score: 70 critics_reviews: 12 published: "2026-09-09" updated: "2026-09-18T08:37:42.709174+00:00" region: "CL" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Toy Story 5 (2026) Directed by Andrew Stanton · 1h 42m · CCC TE · Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure ## Identity Toy Story 5 - **Canonical:** https://film.one/film/toy-story-5 - **Type:** Film - **Fi1m ID:** toy-story-5 - **IMDb ID:** tt29355505 - **TMDB ID:** 1084244 - **Wikidata ID:** Q113641997 - **Same entity:** https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29355505/, https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1084244, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113641997 **Fi1m score: 66** · Critics 70 from 12 reviews *In a sentence:* Jessie takes on a tablet, and for a worrying stretch the tablet is the better character > Andrew Stanton brings the toys back to face a tablet, with the wit and craft the series has always had. What it lacks is nerve: it raises the question of screens and children, then puts it down and goes home. ## Synopsis Bonnie (Scarlett Spears) is getting older, and her toys are finding it harder to hold her attention. The reason arrives in a box: Lilypad (Greta Lee), a tablet with a face and a voice that does not need anyone to imagine anything for it. Jessie (Joan Cusack) takes charge of the response, with Buzz (Tim Allen) and Dolly (Bonnie Hunt) among the toys behind her and Woody (Tom Hanks) still in the picture, while a newcomer called Smarty Pants (Conan O’Brien) has views of his own. Andrew Stanton directs from a script he wrote with Kenna Harris, and Randy Newman returns to write the music. It runs 102 minutes and carries a PG certificate. ## Review Thirty-one years after the first [*Toy Story*](https://film.one/film/toy-story), Andrew Stanton, who had a hand in writing that film and has since directed [*Finding Nemo*](https://film.one/film/finding-nemo) and *WALL-E*, brings the toys back to face the thing every parent already has in the house. Bonnie has been given a tablet. It is called Lilypad, it has a face and a voice (Greta Lee), and it needs no child’s imagination to do anything at all. It is a good premise, the film is often funny and always handsome, and it has not got the nerve to see the premise through. That is the verdict, and the rest is detail. The best decision Stanton and his co-writer Kenna Harris make is to hand the film to Jessie. Joan Cusack has always played her at a gallop, and here she is allowed to slow down: a toy who was once left behind by a child and has never quite trusted one since, now watching another drift towards a screen. Cusack does the panic well and the stubbornness better. Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are present as Woody and Buzz and sound as they always have; the weight is Cusack’s. The film looks the way the series has always looked, which is praise up to a point. Jean-Claude Kalache and Matt Aspbury shoot Bonnie’s bedroom in the soft daylight of the earlier films and let the tablet’s screen be the brightest object in any room it enters, so that every felt hat and scuffed plastic arm nearby goes a shade greyer. That one lighting choice makes the argument better than most of the dialogue does. Bob Pauley’s design gives the old toys their years, thread worn at the seams and paint rubbed from the noses, and gives Lilypad no seams at all. Randy Newman’s score is Randy Newman’s score, and his quieter cues under Jessie’s scenes are the film’s most direct route to the eye. The jokes land. A consignment of new Buzz Lightyears, fresh from the box and every one as sure of himself as Allen’s was in 1995, gives the film its loudest laughs. Conan O’Brien, as a toy called Smarty Pants, reads his lines as if from an instruction leaflet to people who have stopped listening, and it works every time. Bonnie Hunt’s Dolly is still the voice of sense in the toy box. There is a great deal of cast, and the film treats each newcomer as a promise it must keep. Four editors are credited, Robert Grahamjones, Jason Hudak, Ayse Dedeoglu and Jennifer Neysa Jew, and the film moves like something cut by four people. It sprints between the toy box, the Buzzes and the humans, Jay Hernandez and Lori Alan as Bonnie’s parents, and gives none of the three room to settle. Worse, it loses its nerve about the tablet. The first act sets Lilypad up as a real danger to the way a child plays; by the second half the film has plainly decided it would rather not fall out with anyone, and says so with a shrug and a chase. Meaning to say something about screens and children is not the same as saying it. And yet it got us. There is a passage past the hour mark, Jessie alone with the question of whether she is still needed, that we watched with a tightening in the throat we had not budgeted for. It is Cusack’s voice doing almost nothing and Newman’s strings doing less, and it is as good as anything in the series since the second film. Then the picture cuts to a set piece within a minute, as if embarrassed, and we were cross with it for not trusting the moment it had earned. *WALL-E* put a whole species in front of screens and did not soften it. This one starts an argument and then reassures everybody that nothing in the toy box needs to change. Most critics have been kinder than we are, and we understand why: it is a pleasure to be back in that bedroom. It is a decent film, and about twenty minutes too long for the story it has. Take the children. They will have a fine time and so, for most of its 102 minutes, will you; the PG is a soft one. Then take the tablet off them on the way home, because the film will not. *Fi1m score 66, published 9 September 2026.* ## What the critics say Most critics come away warm, and the praise clusters in the same two places: Jessie moving into the lead, which several reviews find gives the film more emotional weight than the fourth, and a screen-time theme handled in the traditional Pixar manner, with the new Buzz Lightyear toys supplying much of the humour. The reservations are consistent too. The plot is called overbusy or overstuffed by admirers and doubters alike, and a run of reviews think the critique of tech loses its nerve before the end. The spread is wide. At one end the film is read as a possible summing up of the whole series; at the other The Guardian finds it slick but short on heart and jeopardy, The Ringer calls the Big Tech critique half-hearted, and both The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times suggest it is time to let these toys go. Almost nobody faults the animation. ## Straight answers **Is Toy Story 5 worth watching?** *Toy Story 5* is worth watching for families who want an afternoon in the old bedroom, and we scored it 66. It is funny, handsome and carries a fine, quiet turn from Joan Cusack as Jessie, but it raises the question of screens and children and then backs away from it. Take the children; expect a decent film rather than a brave one. **How long is Toy Story 5, and what is it rated?** *Toy Story 5* runs 1h 42m and is rated TE by the CCC in Chile. It is an animation and family film. **Where can I watch Toy Story 5 in Chile?** *Toy Story 5* is not on any streaming or rental service in Chile at the moment. It is available in 20 other countries; change your country at the top of the page to see where. Availability is checked daily. **How does Toy Story 5 compare to Toy Story 4?** *Toy Story 5* is the looser of the two films, funnier in bursts but about twenty minutes too long and unwilling to finish the argument it starts. [*Toy Story 4*](https://film.one/film/toy-story-4) has the sharper villain and the tighter shape, though its farewell felt asked for rather than earned. Go to the fourth for tension, the fifth for Jessie. **Do you need to have seen the other Toy Story films before Toy Story 5?** *Toy Story 5* can be followed without having seen the earlier films, since the set-up is simple: Bonnie has a tablet and her toys are losing her attention. It is not the place to start, though; Jessie's story lands harder if you know she was once left behind by a child, and the first film remains the better introduction. **What should I watch after Toy Story 5?** After *Toy Story 5*, try [*Toy Story 2*](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2) (1999, Fi1m 89): Where Jessie came from, and Newman’s saddest song; the series at its most exact. Then [*The Mitchells vs the Machines*](https://film.one/film/the-mitchells-vs-the-machines) (2021, Fi1m 76): A family against the phones, and this one has the nerve to be rude about it; and [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://film.one/film/my-neighbor-totoro) (1988, Fi1m 89): Childhood play with nothing plugged in, and nobody on screen moralising about it. **What order should I watch the Toy Story films in?** Release order is the safe choice for Toy Story, and it is the order [our collection page](https://film.one/collections/toy-story) lists them in. *Toy Story 5* is the most recent of the 5 Toy Story titles on Fi1m; before it comes [*Toy Story 4*](https://film.one/film/toy-story-4). [The full order.](https://film.one/collections/toy-story.md) ### Reviews we read (20) - **The AV Club**, Jesse Hassenger (B+): The review finds the emotional core and big laughs remain even if the plotting gets overbusy, with the continuation of Jessie’s story giving the film more emotional immediacy than its predecessor. [Read](https://www.avclub.com/toy-story-5-review) - **Empire**, Helen O’Hara (80/100, inferred): The critic praises the film as a welcome return to the series' philosophical roots, dealing with existential themes around technology and play. They single out the humor from the new Buzz Lightyear toys subplot and Jessie's emotional arc for praise, while noting a somewhat mild conclusion on screen time. [Read](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/toy-story-5/) - **The Telegraph** (4/5): A warm and wry update that tackles toys versus screens in a traditional Pixar manner, with sharp observations on screen-obsessed childhoods. [Read](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2026/06/16/toy-story-5-review/) - **Time Out**, Phil de Semlyen (4/5): The film leans into the franchise's core tensions around being outgrown while adding timely commentary on technology, leaving the critic feeling giddy with original-trilogy wonder and joy at returning to this world. Jessie takes the lead in a vibrant installment full of big emotions and fresh bonds. [Read](https://www.timeout.com/movies/toy-story-5-review-2026) - **The Times** (70/100, inferred): Pixar’s flagship franchise enters the toxic tech debate in an audacious take on smartphone-free childhood. [Read](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/toy-story-5-review-k6qt33hkc) - **Vulture** (70/100, inferred): The critic calls it the best thing Pixar has done since Turning Red but disappointing overall, as it chickens out on its tech critique and runs through familiar beats despite a terrific tear-jerking sequence. [Read](https://www.vulture.com/article/review-toy-story-5-chickens-out-on-its-tech-critique.html) - **The Observer**, Wendy Ide (65/100, inferred): Excessive screen time creates an existential crisis for the toys and childhood itself in this polished but mid-tier entry that asks pertinent questions about technology. [Read](https://observer.co.uk/culture/film/article/toy-story-5-the-kids-are-not-all-right) - **Radio Times**, Emma Simmonds (3/5): The film is still beautifully animated and well-executed with a pertinent theme about devices and imagination, but it feels like the well is running dry with an overstuffed cast and overfamiliar emotional journey for Jessie. It remains a cut above most animated fare thanks to the love and detail poured into it. [Read](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/toy-story-5-review/) - **The Guardian** (40/100, inferred): The film is slick but lacks heart, jeopardy and passion, with its take on addictive tech feeling compromised and underpowered. [Read](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jun/16/toy-story-5-review-pixar-franchise-needs-new-batteries) - **Los Angeles Times**, Amy Nicholson: The critic sees the fifth entry as pulling the same old heartstrings, with the toys and franchise feeling obsolete amid AI and tech threats to play; Jessie and the gang confront irrelevance while the plot feels repetitive and dull despite some inspired gags. It ends by suggesting it is time to let go of these weary toys. [Read](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-06-18/toy-story-5-review-tom-hanks-tim-allen-joan-cusack-greta-lee-andrew-stanton) - **Screen Daily**: Pixar reaffirms what makes the franchise beloved with inventive storytelling and fresh emotional terrain, as Jessie takes center stage confronting the influence of a smart tablet on young Bonnie while producing hearty laughs. Stanton crafts a vital sequel that mines new ground without simply repeating prior beats. [Read](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/toy-story-5-review-pixar-successfully-updates-its-hit-animated-franchise-for-a-new-digital-age/5217666.article) - **Sight and Sound**: Despite an overstuffed plot, the film maintains the franchise's high standards while updating its themes of obsolescence to address screen time overtaking creative play. It centers Jessie poignantly and delivers emotional resonance that is hard to resist. [Read](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/toy-story-5-screen-time-overtakes-creative-play-pixars-imaginative-tear-jerker) - **The Hollywood Reporter**, David Rooney: The critic notes that the film gives Jessie the lead role and imparts a sweet lesson about the rewards of physical play over screen time. It does the enduring franchise proud despite coming 31 years after the original. [Read](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/toy-story-5-review-joan-cusack-tom-hanks-tim-allen-pixar-1236618848/) - **The New York Times**, Manohla Dargis: The critic views it as Pixar’s latest but far from greatest adventure about toys, revisiting themes of play, obsolescence and technocapitalism in a story focused on Bonnie and her playthings facing a new tablet toy. It is fine, pretty and amusing, but lacks heart and suggests it may be time to make way for other toys. [Read](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/movies/toy-story-5-review-the-machines-have-come-for-the-children.html) - **Variety**, Owen Gleiberman (Critic's Pick): The critic praises it as a nimble, moving and irresistible sequel that takes on the threat of tech toys with ambitious density, centering Jessie’s story and the disappearance of imaginative play while delivering delight, gut punches and a profound message to slow down and play. It feels like a sublime summing up of the series, possibly a perfect ending. [Read](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/toy-story-5-review-tom-hanks-joan-cusack-tim-allen-1236779443/) - **Collider**, Taylor Gates (8/10): The critic finds Toy Story 5 exceptional for blending nostalgia with timely themes like technology, social anxiety, and PTSD, calling it one of the best films of the year. New characters and nuanced exploration of modern issues stand out for praise. [Read](https://collider.com/toy-story-5-review/) - **Polygon**, Brian VanHooker (80/100, inferred): The critic is relieved and enthusiastic, calling it a thoughtful, funny, and emotional improvement over Toy Story 4 that restores faith in the franchise. The shift to Jessie as lead and deeper emotional arcs are singled out for praise. [Read](https://www.polygon.com/toy-story-5-review/) - **The Ringer**, Adam Nayman (45/100, inferred): The critic sees the film as technically strong with great visuals and performances but ultimately half-hearted and unconvincing in its Big Tech critique, feeling like franchise fatigue despite quality control. [Read](https://www.theringer.com/2026/06/19/movies/toy-story-5-review-pixar) - **Deadline**, Damon Wise: The critic calls it a tech-savvy return to form and the biggest family movie of the year, praising its modern comedy and deep melancholy. Stanton is credited with balancing appeal to younger audiences with adult themes around AI and obsolescence, centering Jessie in a fresh take on the franchise's metaphysical questions. [Read](https://deadline.com/2026/06/toy-story-5-review-pixar-andrew-stanton-joan-cusack-tom-hanks-time-allen-1236956965/) - **Den of Geek**, David Crow (4 out of 5): The critic finds Toy Story 5 delightful and a winning addition to the franchise, praising its thoughtful expansion on modern parenting challenges with technology through Jessie's story. They single out the emotional depth tied to Jessie's past and the balance of humor and heart. [Read](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/toy-story-5-review-jessie-classic-pixar/) ## Details - **Director:** Andrew Stanton - **Director:** Andrew Stanton - **Screenplay:** Andrew Stanton, McKenna Harris - **Story:** Andrew Stanton - **Cinematography:** Matt Aspbury, Jean-Claude Kalache - **Editor:** Jennifer Neysa Jew, Ayse Dedeoglu, Robert Grahamjones, Jason Hudak - **Music:** Randy Newman - **Production design:** Bob Pauley - **Producer:** Lindsey Collins, Jessica Choi - **Cast:** Joan Cusack as Jessie (voice); Tom Hanks as Woody (voice); Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (voice); Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants (voice); Scarlett Spears as Bonnie (voice); Greta Lee as Lilypad (voice); Shelby Rabara as Snappy (voice); Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze (voice) - **Runtime:** 1h 42m - **Certificate (CCC):** TE - **Release (Chile):** 18 June 2026 - **Genres:** Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure - **Part of:** [Toy Story](https://film.one/collections/toy-story.md) · 5 of 5 - **Budget:** $250 million - **Box office:** $1.14 billion - **Trailer:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftAW9TTmuQ ## Where to watch in Chile Not streaming, renting or buying in Chile at the last check. Also available in: AT, AU, BE, CA, CH, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, IE, IT, NL, NO, NZ, PL, PT, SE, US. Add `?region=XX` to this URL for another country. ## If you liked this - *Toy Story 2* (1999), Fi1m 89: Where Jessie came from, and Newman’s saddest song; the series at its most exact. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/toy-story-2.md) - *The Mitchells vs the Machines* (2021), Fi1m 76: A family against the phones, and this one has the nerve to be rude about it. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-mitchells-vs-the-machines.md) - *My Neighbour Totoro* (1988), Fi1m 89: Childhood play with nothing plugged in, and nobody on screen moralising about it. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/my-neighbor-totoro.md) - *Paddington 2* (2017), Fi1m 91: The other family sequel that is funny, kind and cut with real discipline. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/paddington-2.md) - *The Iron Giant* (1999), Fi1m 88: A boy, a machine and one moral, told once and trusted; Brad Bird before Pixar. — [Fi1m page](https://film.one/film/the-iron-giant.md) --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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