Toy Story 5 Scores Paradise Star for Pixar's Next Big Sequel
A Paradise standout has joined Toy Story 5, with Andrew Stanton directing the Pixar and Disney sequel hitting US theaters this summer.
Guess what? Pixar is officially rolling out Toy Story 5—like it or not—and the cast lineup just got more interesting. If you keep up with TV dramas, you might recognize the latest addition. Let’s dig into the new toy on the block and what’s going on with this next trip to Andy’s...er, Bonnie’s toy chest.
Who's New in Toy Story Land?
Krys Marshall—yeah, the one you might know from Paradise or For All Mankind—just signed on for Toy Story 5. Apparently, she's voicing a character described (for now) as a 'grownup who will have to contend with her child’s newest hobby in a showdown of Toys vs. Tech.' Sounds like someone's about to square off against the iPad for their kid’s attention. No details yet on the character’s name or just how fierce this tech battle gets, but it's safe to guess things will get a little messy in the toy department.
If you need a refresher on Marshall, here’s the quick version: she played Nicole Robinson in Paradise, had a recurring role as Danielle Poole on For All Mankind, and even popped up as Julia Freeman (aka Purity) on Supergirl. She's one of those actors who seem to be in everything: Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother, NCIS, This Is Us, Adam Ruins Everything, Shameless—the list goes on. Basically, you’ve probably seen her, even if you didn’t realize it.
The Plot This Time: Resistance Is Futile?
Here’s the official synopsis (broken down, because the marketing speak is, well, a lot): Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang are back, but they’re not just dealing with other toys anymore. The big obstacle? Kids nowadays care way less about dolls and dinosaurs than they do about gadgets, screens, and tech. So the old crew is dealing with a fresh existential crisis: can a cowboy even compete with a Nintendo Switch?
'The toys are back in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, and this time it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today… electronics!'
Who’s Voicing Who? (This Will Take a Minute)
Pixar went all-in on the cast for this one, so here’s the rundown:
- Tom Hanks as Woody (of course)
- Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (of course)
- Joan Cusack as Jessie
- Greta Lee as Lilypad
- Conan O'Brien as Smarty Pants (yes, really)
- Tony Hale as Forky
- Craig Robinson as Atlas
- Shelby Rabara as Snappy
- Scarlett Spears as Bonnie
- Mykal-Michelle as Blaze
- Matty Matheson as Dr. Nutcase (again... yes, really)
- John Ratzenberger as Hamm
- Wallace Shawn as Rex
- Blake Clark as Slink Dog
- Jeff Bergman as Mr. Potato Head
- Anna Vocino as Mrs. Potato Head
- Annie Potts as Bo Peep
- Bonnie Hunt as Dolly
- Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl
- Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom
- ...plus a bunch more in case Pixar ever decides to add an after-credits scene and needs someone new to surprise us with
Who’s Steering This Ship?
Andrew Stanton is back as main director, which is solid news for old-school Pixar fans. He’s co-directing with Kenna Harris this time around. No massive drama or public shakeups behind the camera (so far), so let's just hope they stick the landing.
When’s It Out?
If you want to start prepping your defense of the original trilogy, you’ve got time: Toy Story 5 lands in US theaters on June 19, 2026. Get ready for toys vs. touchscreens, existential dread, and probably at least one monologue about what it means to be 'played with'.