Official Trailer for New Toy Story Movie Drops with UK Release Date Confirmed

Film Feature by Chris Olson

There is a particular kind of magic that Pixar manages to conjure, one that transcends the digital pixels and rendered textures to tap directly into our collective childhood. As I sat down to watch the newly released trailer for Toy Story 5, I was struck by that familiar rush of nostalgia—the swell of Randy Newman’s iconic score and the sight of a pull-string cowboy who has been a part of my cinematic life for thirty years.

For those of us who grew up with Andy, and later Bonnie, the toys aren't just characters; they are old friends. And based on this first look, it seems those friends are facing their most daunting challenge yet: the digital age.

Toy Story 5 Official Trailer

The trailer opens in a way that feels like a warm embrace, echoing the imaginative play that defined the earliest moments of the franchise. We see Bonnie, now eight years old, lost in a world of make-believe with her toys in the garden. There’s a delightful moment involving Forky’s "wedding" to a plastic knife, officiated by Jessie, which serves as a poignant reminder of why we fell in love with this series—it captures the purity of a child's imagination.

Toy Story 5 Official Trailer

However, the tone shifts rapidly with the arrival of a package. Enter Lilypad, a frog-themed smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee. The trailer doesn't shy away from the modern reality of "toy meets tech." As Bonnie becomes increasingly enthralled by the glowing screen, the toys look on with a mixture of confusion and genuine dread. Rex’s cry of "Extinction! Not again!" is a classic comedic beat, but it underscores a very real anxiety that has always sat at the heart of Toy Story: the fear of being replaced.

The biggest revelation, and the one that had me leaning toward my screen, is the return of Woody. Since he headed off to be a "lost toy" with Bo Peep at the end of the fourth film, many wondered how he could possibly fit back into the narrative. The trailer reveals he has stayed in touch via walkie-talkie, and when Jessie calls out for help, the sheriff rides back into town. He looks a little different—there is a cheeky reference to a "bald spot" on his crown that suggests even toys feel the passage of time—but his spirit is unchanged.

The scale of the conflict looks impressively large. We see a sequence featuring an army of fifty rogue Buzz Lightyear action figures, a brilliant nod to the "toy aisle" sequences of Toy Story 2. Director Andrew Stanton, a Pixar veteran who has been involved with the series since its inception, seems to be leaning into the "Toys vs. Tech" theme with both wit and a sense of peril. The visual of Buzz and Woody bickering over Woody’s new poncho is a testament to the enduring chemistry between Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, proving that even after three decades, their dynamic remains the heartbeat of the franchise.

Toy Story 5 UK Release Date

While the trailer provides plenty of narrative meat to chew on, the question on every British film fan's lips has been when we will actually get to see the finished product.

Disney has set a firm UK release date of 19th June 2026.

This aligns us with the global rollout, ensuring that UK audiences can experience the next chapter of this legendary saga at the height of the summer blockbuster season.

As an editor who often champions the smaller, independent gems of cinema, there is something undeniably special about a Pixar release. It’s an event that brings everyone back to the theatre. While some may argue that Toy Story 4 was a perfect conclusion, the themes of technology and the shifting nature of playtime explored in this trailer feel incredibly relevant.

If the trailer is any indication, Toy Story 5 is shaping up to be a thoughtful, funny, and perhaps characteristically tear-jerking examination of how we hold onto our humanity—and our toys—in an increasingly digital world.