Toy Story 5: The toys are back in town with a tale we can all relate to

As anticipation grows for the latest instalment from Woody and co, director Andrew Stanton and producer Lindsey Collins tell Esther McCarthy about what's in store  
Buzz Lightyear and Woody in Toy Story 5. 

Buzz Lightyear and Woody in Toy Story 5. 

More than 30 years ago, a fledgling animation studio named Pixar released Toy Story - and became a milestone in modern cinema. In the decades since, Pixar has released dozens of movies that enchant audiences of all ages - but there is something about the adventures of Buzz, Woody and their pals that felt mould-breaking and universal.

Cowgirl doll Jessie takes the reins in Toy Story 5, a tale of toys vs tech that’s destined to be one of the biggest movies of 2026. The movie is co-written and co-directed by Pixar stalwart Andrew Stanton, the double Oscar winner and creative brain behind such classics as Wall.E, Monsters Inc and the other Toy Story films. Does he feel the pressure to continue making such an iconic series resonate with audiences?

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