Will Toy Story 5 be the end of Woody, Buzz Lightyear? Here's what the trailer hints at

Trailer reveals Toy Story 5's modern twist with a digital dilemma

Last updated: November 13, 2025 | 07:20

Karishma H. Nandkeolyar, Assistant Online Editor

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Toy Story 5's trailer sets us up for a debate: Reel or real world, which is better?

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In much the same way Gen Z shivers at the thought of no internet connectivity, Toy Story 5 sees Woody, Buzz Light Year et. all shake when a seemingly innocuous looking box turns up in the new Toy Story trailer.

The quick clip that teases the upcoming fifth edition of the Toy Story franchise is set to the tune of INXS’s Never Tear Us Apart. In it, a package is delivered to Bonnie Anderson, Andy’s sister and the one who inherited all his toys back in Toy Story 3.

The package turns out to be a frog-framed tablet named Lilypad, with the simple words: Let’s play!

It may be a gentle war cry but it sets the film up for the modern debate: How can analogue toys complete with screens for a digital native’s eyeballs?

Making a reappearance in Toy Story 5 are the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack, among others. It will also introduce us to the vocals of Ernie Hudson, Conan O’Brien and Greta Lee as the voice of Lilypad, according to Pixar’s description on YouTube.

The film is expected to release in summer next year.

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Karishma H. NandkeolyarAssistant Online Editor

Karishma Nandkeolyar is a lifestyle and entertainment journalist with a lifelong love for storytelling — she wrote her first “book” at age six and has been chasing the next sentence ever since. Known for her sharp wit, thoughtful takes, and ability to find the humor in just about anything, she covers everything from celebrity culture and internet trends to everyday lifestyle moments that make you go, “Same.” Her work blends insight with a conversational tone that feels like catching up with your cleverest friend — if your friend also had a deadline and a latte in hand. Off-duty, Karishma is a proud dog mom who fully believes her pup has a personality worth documenting, and yes, she does narrate those inner monologues out loud. Whether she’s writing features, curating content, or crafting the perfect headline, Karishma brings curiosity, creativity, and just the right amount of sarcasm to the mix.

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