Toy Story 5 Official Trailer Reunites Woody and Buzz as Toys Face Frog-Like Tablet Threat

The Toy Story 5 Official Trailer landed this week and quickly centers the franchise’s enduring tension: a new electronic rival for a child’s attention. The clip reunites Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the familiar gang while introducing a frog-like tablet called Lilypad that threatens playtime—and the toys’ sense of purpose—raising the question of whether old friendships can withstand modern distractions.

Toy Story 5 Official Trailer: What the clip reveals

The trailer opens by showing core characters returning to confront the latest challenge to their world. Buzz Lightyear and Woody appear together again, sharing an emotional embrace that underlines their reunion after Woody’s earlier decision to leave the group to help abandoned toys. The trailer notes a visible change in Woody’s appearance—he appears slightly balding—while the partners fall back into their old dynamic, bickering in familiar fashion.

The central antagonist in the short clip is a frog-like tablet called Lilypad. The device has already captured the attention of the toys’ child owner, Bonnie, prompting anxiety among the toy community about obsolescence and changing play habits. The trailer underscores that this is not merely a new gadget but a disruptive presence with its own ideas about what is best for Bonnie.

New characters, familiar voices and the tablet threat

The trailer stitches together returning cast members with a notable slate of newcomers. Established characters seen again include Jessie, Hamm, Forky and Slinky Dog, while the dialogue highlights the emotional stakes for the group. Voice talent identified in the trailer shows long-standing performers reprising roles alongside fresh additions to the ensemble.

• Returning voices: Woody and Buzz are back, with Buzz once again voiced by Tim Allen and Woody portrayed by Tom Hanks. Joan Cusack returns as Jessie. Other returning characters include Hamm, Forky and Slinky Dog.
• Casting changes and additions: Mr Potato Head is now voiced by Jeff Bergman. New characters introduced in the trailer include Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee), Smarty Pants (voiced by Conan O'Brien), Mrs Potato Head (Anna Vocino), Bonnie (Scarlett Spears), Atlas the cheerful talking GPS hippo toy (Craig Robinson), Combat Carl (Ernie Hudson) and an excitable toy camera named Snappy (Shelby Rabara).

Beyond names, the trailer positions Lilypad as the emblem of a broader cultural shift in how children play—prompting the toys to confront possible redundancy in front of Bonnie.

Themes teased and what to expect next

The trailer leans into themes of change, friendship and adaptation. A tagline presented in the clip—"Times may change but friends are forever"—frames the film’s emotional stakes: technology may alter the landscape of play, but the bonds among the toys remain a central concern. Buzz’s declaration about their mission to make a child happy gives the sequence a clear moral center, while the reunion scenes suggest the movie will examine loyalty and belonging as the characters navigate an unfamiliar challenge.

Musically, the trailer signals another original score contribution from Randy Newman, accompanying moments of reunion, tension and humor. The tone of the footage blends warm nostalgia—old friends reuniting—with contemporary anxieties about devices that can replace hands-on play.

Release plan and what to watch for

The trailer’s rollout confirms that the new film will open in cinemas and is skipping streaming for its initial launch, with a theatrical release scheduled for 19 June. Viewers responding to the clip should look for how the full film resolves the Lilypad conflict, whether the movie leans into comedic rivalry or deeper reckonings about purpose, and how returning characters’ relationships evolve after the choices depicted in the previous installment.

Recent updates in the trailer make clear that Toy Story 5 will revisit familiar relationships while introducing a modern antagonist that forces the toys to reconsider their role—an angle that could define the franchise’s next chapter as it balances nostalgia with present-day concerns about play and connection.