‘Toy Story 5’ trailer turns tech into the villain as Greta Lee voices Lilypad

Disney and Pixar have unveiled the full trailer for Toy Story 5, and this time the threat is not another toy but technology itself.

The new instalment positions screen obsession and smart devices at the centre of the conflict, with Greta Lee voicing Lilypad, an electronic tablet that begins to dominate Bonnie’s attention and disrupt the toys’ world.

When playtime meets screen time

The trailer opens with Bonnie happily playing before a new package arrives. Once Lilypad is unboxed, the device quickly pulls focus away from traditional toys, raising fears among Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie that they may be becoming obsolete.

At one point, Rex anxiously blurts out, “Extinction, not again!”, underlining the film’s core anxiety about whether classic toys can survive in a tech-saturated childhood.

Lilypad shows off advanced features including translation and transcription abilities, further alarming the toy gang.

A very modern conflict

The storyline suggests Toy Story 5 will directly tackle how children’s play habits have shifted in the age of tablets and smart screens, marking one of the franchise’s most overtly contemporary themes.

Jessie reaches out to Woody via walkie-talkie to check whether the same tech takeover is happening elsewhere, prompting Woody to reunite with Buzz as the pair prepare to confront the new digital rival.

Familiar voices return

The film brings back franchise regulars alongside new additions to the voice cast. Returning performers include Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Wallace Shawn, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Ernie Hudson and Keanu Reeves.

New cast members include Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, Mykal-Michelle Harris and Matty Matheson.

Release date confirmed

Toy Story 5 is set to arrive in cinemas on June 19, 2026.

Director Andrew Stanton said the film explores how legacy toys might respond to today’s technology-driven world, describing the project as both humorous and emotionally resonant.