Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- heartwarming
- witty
- nostalgic
- family movie night
- children's viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel visually polished, funny, emotionally engaging, and well voiced, while noting that its script is less fully developed than its strongest predecessors.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Buzz, Woody, and Jessie confront electronics becoming central to what children are obsessed with today.
The film reunites iconic Toy Story characters for another adventure after four earlier installments.
The toys are challenged to remain meaningful in an era dominated by electronic entertainment.
Critics specifically praised the film’s visuals, while Pixar’s production context establishes high-end computer animation.
Films like Toy Story 5, and why
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
computer-animated family adventure balancing playful humor with themes about technology, friendship, and belonging
Ron's Gone Wrong
family animation using imaginative characters to explore children’s relationships with technology and changing social pressures
Inside Out 2
Pixar family comedy combining colorful animation, emotional character bonds, and concerns about modern childhood
Toy Story 4
ensemble animated adventure centered on loyalty, rescue, and the enduring importance of friendship
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Stanton
- Release Date
- 2026-06-17
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 8.3 / 10 (2402)
Cast
- Joan Cusack
- Tom Hanks
- Tim Allen
- Conan O'Brien
- Scarlett Spears
- Greta Lee
- Shelby Rabara
- Mykal-Michelle Harris
- Craig Robinson
- Jay Hernandez
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Toy Story 5 about?
- Woody, Buzz, and Jessie face a digital-age threat to the meaning of play in a warm, fast-moving Pixar adventure.
- What is Toy Story 5 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Toy Story 5 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Toy Story 5 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Toy Story 5.
- What did critics think of Toy Story 5?
- Critics broadly found the sequel visually polished, funny, emotionally engaging, and well voiced, while noting that its script is less fully developed than its strongest predecessors.
- Which films are like Toy Story 5?
- Films with a similar feel include The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Ron's Gone Wrong, Inside Out 2, and Toy Story 4.
- How long is Toy Story 5?
- Toy Story 5 runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Toy Story 5?
- In United States, Toy Story 5 is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
