Toy Story 5 (2026) — Soundtrack, Songs & Movie Facts

Toy Story 5 is the latest chapter in Pixar's beloved Toy Story saga, which arrived in theaters in June 2026. This time, the toys face their biggest challenge yet — technology itself. Jessie takes the lead as Bonnie's toys go up against Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet that has captured Bonnie's attention and threatens to make old-fashioned playtime obsolete. The film's soundtrack is another major draw, headlined by Taylor Swift's brand-new original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" and a fresh score from Randy Newman, who also brings back the franchise classic "You've Got a Friend in Me".

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Release Date & Cast

Release date: Toy Story 5 held its world premiere in Los Angeles on June 9, 2026, and was released theatrically in the United States on June 19, 2026. The film is rated PG and runs for about 102 minutes. It has been streaming on Disney+ since September 23, 2026.

Directors: The film was directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Harris, with Lindsey Collins producing.

Plot: Picking up after the events of Toy Story 4, the story follows Jessie as she leads Bonnie's toys in a "toy meets tech" showdown with Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee. Woody and Buzz reunite for the adventure, while fifty rogue commemorative Buzz Lightyear figures stuck in toy mode cause chaos of their own.

Voice cast: Tom Hanks returns as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack as Jessie. Greta Lee voices Lilypad, with Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants, Tony Hale as Forky, Craig Robinson as Atlas, Shelby Rabara as Snappy, Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze, and Scarlett Spears as Bonnie. The returning voices include Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, and Blake Clark, joined by Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl and Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom.

Box office: The film grossed $1.147 billion worldwide — Pixar's biggest worldwide opening and the third-highest-grossing film of 2026.

Soundtrack & Music

The score was composed by Randy Newman — his tenth collaboration with Pixar and his fifth score for a Toy Story film. The official soundtrack album, released by Walt Disney Records on June 19, 2026, is a 27-track collection featuring score cues such as "Buzzs", "Tire Swing Hill", "Tech Boom", "Bonnie's New E-Friends", "Calling Woody", and "Happy Landing".

The standout song is "I Knew It, I Knew You", an original track by Taylor Swift co-written with Jack Antonoff and inspired by Jessie. Released on June 5, 2026, it opens the album as track 1. You can read the complete "I Knew It, I Knew You" lyrics on LatestLyrics. For more on the singer, see our Taylor Swift biography. The song was nominated for Song of Summer at the 2026 MTV VMAs; it did not win — the award went to Ariana Grande for "hate that i made you love me".

Randy Newman's beloved "You've Got a Friend in Me" also returns in the film.

Promotional-only (not on the album): the trailers featured two needle drops that do not appear on the official soundtrack — "Never Tear Us Apart" by INXS in the official teaser and "Mr. Blue Sky" by Electric Light Orchestra.

FAQ

When was Toy Story 5 released?

The film premiered in Los Angeles on June 9, 2026, and was released theatrically in the United States on June 19, 2026. It started streaming on Disney+ on September 23, 2026.

Who directed Toy Story 5?

Toy Story 5 was directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Harris, with Lindsey Collins producing.

What is Toy Story 5 about?

Jessie takes the lead as Bonnie's toys face Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee, in a story about toys versus technology — while Woody and Buzz reunite and fifty rogue commemorative Buzz Lightyear figures cause chaos.

What songs are in Toy Story 5, and did Taylor Swift's song win the VMA?

The film features Taylor Swift's original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" (co-written with Jack Antonoff and inspired by Jessie), a new Randy Newman score, and the return of "You've Got a Friend in Me". The Swift song was nominated for Song of Summer at the 2026 MTV VMAs but did not win — the award went to Ariana Grande for "hate that i made you love me".