Disney and Pixar have another major streaming arrival on the way, and this one follows a truly impressive theatrical run.

Fans Still Love the Toy Story Franchise

Few Pixar franchises have stayed as closely connected to multiple generations of moviegoers as Toy Story. The original 1995 film introduced audiences to Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and a room full of toys that came alive whenever their owner wasn't looking. Beyond being Pixar's first feature-length movie, it launched a franchise that has now continued for more than three decades.

That longevity is a big part of what makes Toy Story 5 (2026) such an important release for Disney and Pixar. Some fans grew up watching Woody and Buzz navigate Andy's childhood adventures. Younger audiences discovered the characters through later films, Disney theme park attractions, merchandise, and streaming. That gives Disney a wide audience whenever it returns to this world.

The franchise has also found ways to move beyond its original premise. Rather than repeating the same adventure, each installment has placed the toys at different stages of their lives, asking what their purpose means as the world around them changes. That connection clearly hasn't disappeared — Toy Story 5 brought Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the beloved franchise back to theaters this summer, introducing new faces and challenges along the way.

Toy Story 5 Arrives on Disney+ September 23

Disney and Pixar announced on their Instagram accounts that Toy Story 5 (2026) will begin streaming on Disney+ starting Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The companies shared the news with a short celebratory video featuring several characters from the movie. Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Lilypad, and Smarty Pants all appear in the clip, while Lilypad's screen displays the message,