- Toy Story 5 arrives on Disney+ on September 23.
- The movie follows Woody, Buzz and Jessie as they deal with technology entering Bonnie’s life.
- Lilypad, a tablet voiced by Greta Lee, becomes an important part of the story.
- The movie runs for 1 hour and 42 minutes, making it the second longest Toy Story film.
After a long wait, Toy Story 5 is finally making its way from cinemas to Disney+. The latest Pixar adventure will arrive on the streaming service on September 23, giving fans a chance to revisit Woody, Buzz and Jessie from the comfort of home.
Toy Story 5 arrived in cinemas on June 19, marking the return of one of Pixar’s most recognisable franchises seven years after Toy Story 4. The new chapter takes the story in a slightly different direction, putting the toys up against something that is increasingly familiar in the lives of children: technology.
This time, the central conflict revolves around the relationship between traditional toys and modern gadgets. Bonnie, the young owner of the toys, becomes attached to a new tablet called Lilypad. Voiced by Greta Lee, Lilypad believes she is helping Bonnie, but her presence creates a new problem for Woody’s friends.
That gives Toy Story 5 a different feel from the earlier movies. Instead of focusing entirely on the toys themselves, the film explores whether traditional play can compete with the technology that has become such a major part of childhood.
When will Toy Story 5 arrive on Disney+?
Toy Story 5 will officially be available to stream on Disney+ from September 23.
The timing is not particularly surprising. Disney has generally followed a theatrical window before bringing its major first party movies to Disney+. While the exact gap can vary from one film to another, a release roughly three months after the cinema debut fits the pattern used for many recent Disney releases.
Toy Story 5 opened in theaters on June 19, so the September 23 streaming date gives the film a substantial run on the big screen before moving to Disney+.
The theatrical performance also appears to have played a role in the timing. When a major release continues to attract audiences at cinemas, studios have more reason to keep it there rather than rushing it onto a streaming platform.
For fans who have been waiting to watch the movie at home, that wait is now almost over.
What is Toy Story 5 about?
Toy Story 5 brings back several familiar characters, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie. The story once again puts the toys in a situation where they have to adapt to a changing world.
The biggest change this time is the arrival of Lilypad, a tablet that becomes closely connected to Bonnie. Rather than being a conventional villain, Lilypad represents the growing influence of technology in children’s lives.
That makes the movie’s central question fairly simple. Can toys still compete for a child’s attention when screens are always available?
It is a natural direction for Pixar to explore. The original Toy Story movies were built around the emotional importance of play and the special relationship children can have with their toys. Toy Story 5 takes that idea and places it in a modern setting.
The result is a sequel that is less concerned with simply repeating the formula of previous films and more interested in asking whether the role of toys has changed.
How long is Toy Story 5?
Toy Story 5 has a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes, making it the second longest movie in the franchise.
Toy Story 3 remains the longest entry at 1 hour and 43 minutes, meaning there is only a one minute difference between the two films.
It is also worth staying through the credits when watching Toy Story 5. Whether the movie contains a post credits scene has not been made completely clear, but Disney and Pixar films are often worth watching until the final credits have rolled.
For anyone who missed Toy Story 5 in cinemas, the Disney+ release provides a convenient opportunity to catch up with the latest chapter. It also means the entire Toy Story story will be much easier to revisit at home.
The bigger question is whether Toy Story 5 can live up to the emotional legacy of the movies that came before it. With a story centred on toys competing with technology, Pixar has found a contemporary problem that many parents and children will recognise.
For longtime fans, September 23 is therefore an important date. Woody, Buzz and Jessie are heading back into living rooms, and this time their biggest challenge may not be another toy, a jealous rival or an unexpected adventure. It could simply be the screen sitting in a child’s hands.
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