‘Toy Story 5’ drew strong early reactions after its premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, with critics calling it touching, funny and one of the strongest animated films of 2026. The new chapter brings back Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the gang as they face a world shaped by technology. The film will release in India on June 19, 2026 in English and Hindi.
‘Toy Story 5’ first reactions praise emotional sequence
According to the first reactions shared by the critics of X, ‘Toy Story 5’ left many viewers excited. Film critic Scott Menzel said the film is close to the first three installments of the franchise. He wrote: “Toy Story 5 is a wonderful return to form for Pixar Animation Studios and a reminder that the Toy Story franchise remains one of the greatest film franchises ever made.”He added: “Toy Story 5 stands alongside the first three films, offering the perfect blend of humor, heart and Pixar’s signature magic.” Menzel also praised it Taylor Swift‘s song and wrote, “Also, Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ has to win Best Original Song this awards season!”Clayton Davis praised the film’s take on technology and wrote, “ToyStory5 proves that this franchise still has a lot of emotional territory to explore.” Andrew J. Salazar shared, “Full disclosure: I’ve seen TOY STORY 5 twice now and I somehow cried harder the second time.”Jazz Tangcay called the film “magical and pure perfection” and added, “Jessie finally gets the story she deserves!” Daniel Baptista called it a “GENERATION-DEFINING experience”, while Meredith Loftus wrote that the film left her “in a puddle of tears”.
‘Toy Story 5’ fans react to Taylor Swift song
X fans also reacted strongly to the initial buzz surrounding “Toy Story 5.” One user wrote: “Can’t wait to see it.” Another posted: “I think so Disney he has another billion dollars in hand.”One fan wrote: “Toy Story 5 already looks like the emotional gut punch we didn’t know we needed.” Another user said: “Toy story + taylor swift is a crossover no one knew they needed.” In a post, “Disney has remembered that they don’t need to reinvent the wheel… sometimes we just like old franchises.”Another fan wrote: “Jessie was left in a donation box in Toy Story 2 and I cried for a week. Now she gets her own movie and a Taylor Swift anthem.” Another user posted: “Comparisons to Toy Story 2 and 3 are not made lightly.”The story introduces Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, and Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee, a tablet. Directed by Andrew Stanton and directed by Kenna Harris, the film also features music by Randy Newman.
