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Toy Story 5 set to arrive on Disney+ September 23

Pixar’s latest chapter in the beloved Toy Story franchise is heading to the small screen, with Toy Story 5 set to premiere on Disney+ on September 23, following a hugely successful theatrical run that reaffirmed the enduring popularity of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of Andy and Bonnie’s toy box favorites.

The film, which has become the franchise’s highest-grossing installment with more than $1.13 billion in worldwide box-office earnings, opened domestically to an impressive $160 million on June 19. Its strong performance demonstrates that audiences remain eager to return to Pixar’s world of talking toys, even as the series enters a new era.

In Toy Story 5, the focus shifts to Bonnie and her collection of toys as they face an unexpected new challenge. Rather than competing with another child’s toys, they find themselves struggling to capture Bonnie’s attention from a modern screen gadget called Lilypad. The storyline brings the franchise’s familiar themes of friendship, loyalty and growing up into a distinctly digital-age setting.

The arrival on Disney+ gives families who missed the theatrical release an opportunity to experience the latest adventure from home. For longtime fans, it also marks another milestone in a franchise that has remained a cultural touchstone since the original Toy Story debuted in 1995.

The film’s music has also attracted attention. A new piano version of Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” is now available to stream, adding another musical element to the film’s expanding soundtrack presence. Physical editions of Toy Story 5 will follow shortly after the Disney+ debut, with 4K UHD and Blu-ray releases scheduled for September 22.

With its combination of nostalgia, new technology and another generation of toys fighting for their place in a child’s world, Toy Story 5 is poised to bring audiences back into Pixar’s emotional universe. As the September 23 streaming date approaches, fans can once again prepare for an adventure where friendship and being there when it matters remains at the heart of the story.

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/toy-story-5-disney-plus-release-date-streaming-how-to-watch-1236844965/

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