Fans started to weigh in Toy Story 5 after Pixar released the film’s full trailer on Thursday, offering a detailed first look at the long-awaited return of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the beloved toy gang.
The trailer confirms that original voices Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are returning as Woody and Buzz, alongside Joan Cusack as Jessie.
It also introduces a new threat to traditional gaming in the form of Lilypad, a smart tablet shaped like a frog voiced by Greta Lee, creating a clash between classic toys and modern technology.
The story centers on what happens when Bonnie’s toys find their role challenged by the arrival of the high-tech device, raising a familiar question for the franchise: what is the purpose of a toy in a world increasingly dominated by screens?
The trailer shows Woody and Buzz coming together to deal with this change, teaming up with Jessie, Forky and others to protect Bonnie’s game sense.
Toy Story 5 trailer: fan reactions
Reactions online were swift and varied, with fans sharing humor, skepticism and cautious optimism.
One fan wrote, “I can’t wait to see the Woody x Roblox collab next,” while another added, “I can’t wait to rip my nieces and nephews off their iPads and take them to watch this movie they won’t learn anything from.” »
Some viewers have focused on character development, particularly the recent portrayals of Buzz Lightyear.
One fan wrote, “I really hope they can bring Buzz back from the annoying, useful idiot he turned into in the last two movies,” while another added, “There was only one line at the end, but it’s nice to know Mr. Potato Head has been recast.”
Others praised the film’s apparent themes, while acknowledging the franchise’s long history.
One fan wrote, “Personally, I think getting the movie’s message across about children’s unlimited access to technology and the negative effects of screen time and social media time is a good thing.”
Another joined in: “Toy Story 3 was perfect and they never needed to continue this series, but I at least thought Toy Story 4 was still incredibly good and that looks promising to me. “
There were also reflections on the passage of time, both from the characters and the actors behind them.
One commenter wrote: “I was going to say that Joan Cusack and some of the other VAs look pretty old in the trailer, but I suppose that could work given the movie’s message.”
The voice cast largely reunites for the fifth installment, with returning performances from Tony Hale as Forky, Blake Clark as Slinky Dog and many other familiar names, while newcomers include Conan O’Brien, who voices a technological potty training toy called Smarty Pants.
Seven years later Toy Story 4The sequel arrives as Pixar’s longest-running franchise continues to evolve.
Toy Story 5 is set to hit theaters on June 19, and if early fan reactions are any indication, the conversation around toys, screens, and childhood is already well underway.
