Toy Story 5 Teaser: Woody and Buzz Face a New Tech Threat Called Lilypad
Lilypad, a frog-shaped tablet that jeopardizes playtime, is a new antagonist in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 teaser. In this planned 2026 release, see how Woody, Buzz, and the gang address the advancement of technology.
The first teaser for “Toy Story 5” alerts toys to the danger posed by tablets. In the teaser trailer for “Toy Story 5,” Woody and Buzz worry about a technological takeover.
On June 19, 2026, “Toy Story 5” will open in theaters.
The movie’s first teaser trailer, which features tablet screens as a “new threat to playtime,” was released by Disney and Pixar. “Lilypad,” a frog-shaped tablet voiced by actress Greta Lee (Russian Doll, Tron: Ares), is a brand-new character introduced in the teaser. “The Age of Toys is Over” is the tagline of the trailer.
Nearly thirty years after the first Toy Story film (1996), “Toy Story 5” is scheduled to open in theaters on June 19, 2026.
Although the trailer doesn’t give away much about the plot, it makes it obvious that technology will play the antagonist this time, reflecting how kids these days spend more time on screens than with real toys. Conan O’Brien was recently cast as Smarty Pants, a “toilet-training tech toy.”
Although the notion of children being glued to tablet displays is not particularly novel, Pixar appears to be placing a wager on using this topic to engage parents, supported by the consistently high level of success of the “Toy Story” trilogy.
Compared to Pixar’s most recent movie, “Elio,” which made just $21 million in its U.S. premiere this year—the lowest box office opening in Pixar’s history—this looks like a safer option.
The Return of Your Favorite Toys
The first teaser for “Toy Story 5” features everyone’s favorite toys making a spectacular comeback.
The video, which was released on Tuesday, depicts how Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the other gang members are adjusting to the introduction of new technology.
The teaser presents viewers with Lilypad, a sophisticated, frog-shaped smart tablet that undermines the purpose of toys and jeopardizes fun.
In this movie, Greta Lee provides Lilypad’s voice.
Tony Hale (Forky), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), and Tom Hanks (Woody) are also part of the primary cast.
Conan O’Brien has joined the “Toy Story” family as the voice of the tech gadget Smarty Pants, as previously reported.
Toy Story 5 Teaser: Woody and Buzz Face a New Tech Threat Called Lilypad
A Terrifying Scene in the Teaser
Bonnie, the young child who looks after the toys, is shown in the teaser getting an enigmatic box in the mail.
When Bonnie opens the package to find Lilypad inside, all the toys watch in terror; Mrs. Potato Head even takes out her own eyes in a fright.
“The Age of Toys is Over” is written boldly on the title card of the trailer.
The Film’s Creative Team
Andrew Stanton (WALL-E, Finding Nemo) is the director of “Toy Story 5,” with Kenna Harris serving as co-director.
The directors stated in a news release:
Investigating how our cherished vintage toys would react to the current technological environment has been an amusing and poignant experience. It has been incredible to watch the extraordinarily gifted Greta Lee bring Lilypad to life while juggling love, humor, and drama.
When “Toy Story 5” opens in theaters on June 19, 2026, it’s expected to do well once more!
Toy Story 5 Teaser: Woody and Buzz Face a New Tech Threat Called Lilypad.
