Toy Story 5 has reportedly received its first wave of early reactions, and fans seem to calling it another emotional, nostalgic home run for Pixar. Following a test screening earlier this month, insiders and attendees took to social media to share their impressions, suggesting that the upcoming film could be yet another classic entry in one of animation’s favorite franchises.
Audience members reportedly gave an early verdict on Toy Story 5
According to industry insider Skyler Schuler, Toy Story 5 was recently screened for select audiences in October, and the early buzz appears overwhelmingly positive. He shared on X (formerly Twitter), “Apparently, there was a Toy Story 5 test screening last week, and those in attendance loved it, and one person said, ‘Once again, another heartfelt film in this franchise.’”
This matches another past reaction, which praised the film’s modern themes. It said that the sequel “brilliantly explores the dynamics of childhood play in a digital age. With sharp animation and engaging storytelling, it addresses themes of friendship, competition.”
The Toy Story series remains one of the most critically acclaimed animated franchises, holding an average Rotten Tomatoes score of 98.5% across its four films. Given this track record, the positive early reactions from Toy Story 5 test screening are a strong sign that Pixar might be returning to form after a few years of mixed box-office results.
In Toy Story 5, Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang reportedly face a new kind of challenge—one rooted in the changing world of technology. The story will explore how emerging gadgets and digital entertainment are pulling children’s attention away from traditional playtime, forcing the toys to confront what it means to be loved and relevant in the modern age.
The film will bring back the familiar voices of Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Tony Hale (Forky), and Ernie Hudson, while introducing Conan O’Brien as a new toy named Spartypants and Anna Faris as the witty antagonist Lilypad.
Toy Story 5 will be released in theaters on June 19, 2026.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on SuperHeroHype.
