Toy Story 5 will premiere on Disney Plus on September 23, bringing the latest animated adventure from Pixar Animation Studios to home streaming subscribers.
The streaming debut arrives less than a month after the film concluded its run in movie theaters, where it grossed more than 1.2 billion dollars worldwide to become the most watched film of the year up to that point.
Following its theatrical success, the feature film was initially made available for digital purchase and rental across various platforms before Disney confirmed its inclusion on its main subscription service.
Fans who prefer physical media can purchase the movie one day earlier, as 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions are scheduled to hit store shelves on September 22.
Plot and new characters
The fifth installment in the saga reunites classic characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the toy gang for an adventure centered on a modern challenge.
In this story, the traditional toys face a new threat in the form of technology, as electronic devices gain increasing prominence in everyday life.
The plot introduces Lilypad, a smart tablet that becomes the new favorite toy of Bonnie, forcing the main characters to navigate a changing world where screens take center stage.
Critical reception and franchise history
Although expectations were modest prior to release, the film won over audiences by addressing the evolving relationship between children, classic toys, and modern digital technology.
The franchise began in 1995 with the release of Toy Story, which made cinematic history as the first fully computer-animated feature film produced by Pixar Animation Studios.
Over the past three decades, the series has followed Woody the cowboy, Buzz Lightyear the space ranger, and their companions as they navigate life with their human owners, Andy and later Bonnie.
The physical release on September 22 and the streaming release on September 23 will allow collectors and Disney Plus subscribers to add the fifth chapter to their home viewing options.
