Pixar Reveals New 'Toy Story 5' Villain
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"Toy Story" is easily the crown jewel of Pixar, with four movies grossing well over $3.2 billion worldwide and numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and a nomination for Best Picture.
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Now, "Toy Story 5" is almost here, nearly 30 years after the first film was released. And Pixar has officially revealed new details about the highly anticipated film.
The opening of 'TOY STORY 5' was shown at #Annecy which included a shipment of Buzz Lightyear toys crashed on a deserted island.
All of the Buzz toys then work together to create a raft to get back to star command. pic.twitter.com/ZxeJACgWXv — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 13, 2025
Not only did DisneyPixar CCO Pete Docter share the first two minutes of "Toy Story 5," he also confirmed other details, including the upcoming film's villain.
'Toy Story' turns 25 in November 2020.
'Toy Story' turns 25 in November 2020.
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"Toy Story 5" is going to focus on one of the biggest battles with raising children today: technology.
Paired with the logline "Toys meet Tech," the villain of the newest "Toy Story" film is one of the most common tools used by parents today: the tablet.
A kids tablet LilyPad will be a villain in 'TOY STORY 5'
The tablet has a different perception of what's best for Bonnie in contrast to the toys. pic.twitter.com/5R0qDGyQGt — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 13, 2025
Enter the LilyPad, a kids tablet that appears similar to the LeapPad tablets created by LeapFrog.
While there are no details regarding the villain's name or who will be playing them, it is known that LilyPad has a different opinion on what is best for Bonnie.
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Each of the "Toy Story" movies has had memorable villains, symbolizing various aspects opposed to playing with toys.
For example, the first movie saw Andy's next door neighbor Sid disfigure and blow up toys while Stinky Pete in "Toy Story 2" wanted to see all the toys based on Woody's Roundup immortalized in a museum away from children.
It will be interesting to see how exactly LilyPad operates as a villain and the overall statement the film makes about technology as opposed to toys like Woody and Buzz.
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"Toy Story 5" is directed and written by Andrew Stanton, who has also directed "Finding Nemo," "Finding Dory," and "WALL-E." It is being produced by Jessica Choi.
"Toy Story 5" will feature the returns of Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack as Jesse.
New cast members include Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl, Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants, and Anna Faris in an undisclosed role.
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