Director: Andrew Stanton
Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Conan O'Brien
Toy Story 5 is a 2026 animated adventure film directed by Andrew Stanton, continuing Pixar's beloved franchise as Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the toy gang face their most modern challenge yet: competing with a child glued to her new touchscreen tablet.
What is Toy Story 5 about?
Bonnie is given a Lilypad tablet as a gift and quickly becomes consumed by its endless digital entertainment. As screen time swallows up her hours of imaginative play, her beloved toys find themselves increasingly sidelined. Woody and Buzz rally the gang to devise a plan, but the digital world proves to be a more cunning rival than any toy they have faced before. The crew must dig deep into what makes play truly meaningful while grappling with the very real possibility that childhood imagination might be losing the battle against technology.
Cast & crew
Andrew Stanton, one of Pixar's most accomplished filmmakers, returns to the franchise he helped shape across decades. Tom Hanks voices Woody and Tim Allen returns as Buzz Lightyear, with Joan Cusack reprising Jessie. New voices include Greta Lee, Conan O'Brien, Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, and Tony Hale, expanding the world of Andy's old room in unexpected directions.
Context & significance
For diaspora families raising children across two cultures, Toy Story 5 carries a resonance that goes beyond nostalgia. Parents who grew up watching the original trilogy in the 1990s and 2000s now sit beside their own children watching this sequel — a cross-generational moment that Persian-speaking households worldwide can share. The film's theme of screen dependency striking at the heart of childhood play is a conversation happening in every immigrant home. The movie is available in original English audio on K-Time.
Where & how to watch
Toy Story 5 is available on K-Time in original English audio. Watch on your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, no extra download needed. Start or cancel your subscription anytime.