After four blockbuster films, Disney and Pixar are taking the Toy Story franchise in a new direction. While Woody and Buzz Lightyear have long been considered the faces of the beloved series, director Andrew Stanton has revealed that Toy Story 5 will place Jessie at the centre of the story.

"The crew that made Toy Story 5 did not know about this secret until last week," Thomas Jordan said Friday of "I Knew It, I Knew You"

Disney and Pixar's highly anticipated sequel movie Toy Story 5will hit theaters on June 19, and fan-favorite frozen yogurt company Yogurtland is teaming up with Disney to bring Toy Story (and frozen yogurt) fans an adorable and delicious new collection.

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After four iconic movies and multiple shorts, Disney and Pixar are releasing Toy Story 5 on June 19, 2026. With toys at the forefront of the franchise, it only makes sense that they’re now the center of various movie theatres’ marketing plans.

Toy Story 5 puts Jessie in the spotlight as Andrew Stanton explores her emotional journey, while Woody, Buzz and the gang face a new tech challenge with Lilypad.

Pixar remains an "artist-driven studio," said the movie's VFX Supervisor Thomas Jordan at SXSW London. AI doesn't yet produce anything that meets its standards, he added.

Disney is betting Toy Story 5 can show that major franchises still bring audiences out to theaters in the streaming era.