Toy Story 5 Just Dropped on Streaming: Watch It This Week
Toy Story 5 Comes Home: Everything You Need to Know About the Digital Release
Jessie (Joan Cusack), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), and Woody (Tom Hanks) in "Toy Story 5." Image: Disney-Pixar
What Is Toy Story 5 All About?
Toy Story 5 is the latest adventure in the beloved 31-year-old franchise. Directed by Andrew Stanton (the Oscar-winning director behind Finding Nemo and WALL-E), the movie hit theaters on June 19 and quickly became one of the biggest hits of the summer.
The Simple Plot (No Spoilers!)
- Bonnie (now voiced by Scarlett Spears) gets a fancy new tablet called Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee)
- The old toys—Buzz, Jessie, and the gang—suddenly feel left out and obsolete
- When Bonnie gets teased at a sleepover for bringing Jessie and Bullseye, Jessie reaches out to Woody (Tom Hanks) for help
- Jessie goes on an unexpected journey back to her original owner’s home
- Meanwhile, Buzz meets a group of brand-new, factory-fresh Lightyear toys on a mission to find Star Command
Important Point: This movie tackles the classic Toy Story theme of growing up and feeling replaced—but with a modern twist: technology vs. traditional toys.
Box Office Success: A Billion-Dollar Toy Story
The numbers don’t lie—Toy Story 5 was a massive hit:
| Milestone | Amount |
|---|---|
| Opening Weekend (Domestic) | $159.6 million from 4,425 theaters |
| Domestic Total (9th Weekend) | $473.1 million |
| International Total | $624.2 million |
| Worldwide Total | $1.097 billion |
| Still Playing In | 1,925 North American theaters (as of 9th weekend) |
That’s right—Toy Story 5 joined the exclusive "Billion Dollar Club"!
Coming to Your Living Room: PVOD Release Details
When Can You Watch It at Home?
Mark your calendar: Tuesday, August 18
Where Can You Buy/Rent It?
You’ll find it on these digital platforms:
- Apple TV
- Fandango at Home
- Prime Video
- YouTube Movies & TV
How Much Will It Cost?
Important Note: Disney hasn’t announced official prices yet, but based on recent releases:
- Purchase: ~$29.99 (you own it forever)
- Rental: ~$24.99 (48-hour viewing window)
What Extra Goodies Come With the Digital Purchase?
If you buy the digital copy, you get exclusive bonus content:
- 5 Production Featurettes — Behind-the-scenes mini-documentaries
- 5 Deleted Scenes — Scenes that didn’t make the final cut
- Feature Film Commentary — With:
- Co-director Kenna Harris
- Production Designer Bob Pauley
- VFX Supervisor Thomas Jordan
EXCLUSIVE TO DIGITAL: Taylor Swift Content!
Only on the digital release: Taylor Swift’s official music video AND lyric video for the film’s end-credits song "I Knew It, I Knew You."
The All-Star Voice Cast
Toy Story 5 brings back favorites and adds exciting new voices:
Returning Legends
- Tom Hanks — Woody
- Tim Allen — Buzz Lightyear
- Joan Cusack — Jessie
- Wallace Shawn — Rex
- John Ratzenberger — Hamm
- Annie Potts — Bo Peep
- Bonnie Hunt — Dolly
- Kristen Schaal — Trixie
- Tony Hale — Forky
- Blake Clark — Slinky Dog
- Jeff Bergman — Various characters
Exciting New Additions
- Greta Lee — Lilypad (the tablet)
- Scarlett Spears — Bonnie
- Keanu Reeves — (Role undisclosed)
- Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) — (Role undisclosed)
- Alan Cumming — (Role undisclosed)
- Ernie Hudson — (Role undisclosed)
- Jay Hernandez — (Role undisclosed)
- Craig Robinson — (Role undisclosed)
- Lori Alan — (Role undisclosed)
- John Hopkins — (Role undisclosed)
- Krys Marshall — (Role undisclosed)
- Anna Vocino — (Role undisclosed)
- Jerome Ranft — (Role undisclosed)
- Matty Matheson — (Role undisclosed)
- Melissa Villaseñor — (Role undisclosed)
- Shelby Rabara — (Role undisclosed)
- Mykal-Michelle Harris — (Role undisclosed)
Physical Media: For the Collectors
Prefer something you can hold? Physical copies arrive Tuesday, September 22 in three formats:
- 4K Ultra HD (best picture quality)
- Blu-ray (high definition)
- DVD (standard definition)
Quick Summary: Key Dates & Facts
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Theatrical Release | June 19 | Movie theaters |
| PVOD (Digital Buy/Rent) | August 18 | Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, YouTube |
| Physical Media (4K/Blu-ray/DVD) | September 22 | Retail stores & online |
| Worldwide Box Office | — | $1.097 Billion |
| Exclusive Digital Bonus | — | Taylor Swift music & lyric videos |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to watch the previous Toy Story movies first?
A: It helps! Toy Story 5 continues the story from Toy Story 4, with Woody now living a different life. But the movie does a good job catching you up on the essentials.
Q: What’s "PVOD" and how is it different from regular streaming?
A: PVOD = Premium Video On Demand. You pay once to either rent (watch for 48 hours) or buy (keep forever in your digital library). It’s not a subscription—no monthly fee required.
Q: Will Toy Story 5 come to Disney+?
A: Eventually, yes! Disney typically adds theatrical releases to Disney+ a few months after the PVOD window. No official date announced yet.
Q: Is the Taylor Swift song only available if I buy the digital version?
A: Yes! The music video and lyric video for "I Knew It, I Knew You" are exclusive to the digital purchase—they won’t be on the rental, physical discs, or Disney+.
Q: Who is Lilypad and why is she important?
A: Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee) is a new tablet device that becomes Bonnie’s favorite "toy." She represents modern technology replacing traditional playthings—the central conflict of the movie.
Final Thoughts
Toy Story 5 proves that after 31 years, these toys still have plenty of life left in them. Whether you’re a longtime fan who grew up with Andy or a newcomer meeting Woody and Buzz for the first time, the movie delivers the heart, humor, and stunning animation Pixar is famous for.
Now you can bring the adventure home starting August 18 on digital—and don’t forget those exclusive Taylor Swift videos if you buy!
Pro Tip: If you have kids (or are a kid at heart), the bonus features are fantastic for learning how Pixar makes these movies. The commentary track alone is like a free masterclass in animation!
Happy watching, and remember—you’ve got a friend in these toys!