Toy Story 5 release date, cast and what to expect

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In 1995, "Toy Story" became the first-ever computer-animated feature film, making history. Since then, it has had three sequels, shorts, video games, a TV show, and a spinoff called "Lightyear." After saying goodbye to Woody and Buzz in "Toy Story 4," it was thought to be the end, but now there's a new installment coming called "Toy Story 5."

In "Toy Story 4," Woody and Buzz went their separate ways. Woody found a new life with Bo Peep as a lost toy, and Buzz continued to belong to Bonnie, living happily with other toys. However, some of the toys will have new adventures in "Toy Story 5," even though it might take some time for the movie to be released.

Yes, there's a fifth "Toy Story" film on the way. It shows that the franchise, like the beloved dolls, dinosaurs, and space rangers, will never die. But what do we know about this new movie? What will happen to the characters, and will the original actors return? Let's explore what we know so far about "Toy Story 5."

Toy Story 5 Release date

Even though Toy Story 5 was announced in February, its release date has not been revealed yet. Animated movies, especially those from Pixar, take much longer to develop and produce compared to live-action films, mainly because of the intricate photorealistic effects they create. Rendering alone can take an astonishing amount of time; for example, one frame in Toy Story 3 took seven hours to render.

Toy Story 4 was announced in 2014, but it took five years for the movie to be released. Considering this timeline, if Toy Story 5 follows a similar development process, it might not hit theaters until around 2028. However, there's a chance it could be released earlier since Tim Allen, the voice of Buzz Lightyear, mentioned that the movie has been in development since before Lightyear's release in June 2022. This means there's a possibility we might see Toy Story 5 in 2027 or even earlier. Nevertheless, it's clear that we'll have to wait patiently for the official release date announcement.

 Toy Story 5 plot

Toy Story 4 gave us a satisfying ending, with the toys leaving Andy and finding a new home with Bonnie. Now, for Toy Story 5, the plot could take us on a new adventure with Buzz and Bonnie's other toys. Woody may make a brief appearance, seeking advice from him in a cameo-like role, without spoiling their original goodbye.

Another possibility is that the movie could have two different storylines. One part of the film could follow Woody and his gang of lost toys as they embark on their own journey, while the other part focuses on Bonnie's toys and their experiences, with the two stories eventually coming together.

According to Docter, one of the directors, Toy Story 5 promises to surprise us with some really cool and fresh elements that we haven't seen in the previous movies.

Speaking to TheWrap, Docter said, "I think ['Toy Story 5' will] be surprising. It's got some really cool stuff that you haven't seen before."

It looks like the creators are keeping the details under wraps, leaving us excited to see what surprises and adventures await our beloved toys in the fifth installment.

Toy Story 5 cast

The "Toy Story" movies have always had an impressive cast, with major names like Joan Cusack and Wallace Shawn, along with stars like Keanu Reeves, Michael Keaton, Jordan Peele, and Keegan-Michael Key joining the lineup. Of course, the iconic characters Woody and Buzz are voiced by Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, respectively.

For Toy Story 5, it looks like both Hanks and Allen will be back to reprise their roles. Tim Allen's tweet strongly suggests that he'll return as Buzz Lightyear, and Pixar's head, Pete Docter, confirmed that both Buzz and Woody will appear in the film, making it likely that Tom Hanks will also return as Woody.

Fans will be thrilled to hear Tim Allen voicing Buzz again, especially after Chris Evans voiced a different version of the character in the "Lightyear" spinoff. While Evans did a great job, there's only one true Buzz Lightyear, and that's Tim Allen's portrayal.

Tom Hanks has been busy with other projects since "Toy Story 4," earning accolades for his performances in various movies. If he's indeed coming back to the "Toy Story" franchise, fans can't wait to hear Woody's familiar voice once again.

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