On June 19, the Toy Story franchise will continue–and reports claim Disney and Pixar will give fans another huge reason to hit the theaters. The latest chapter places the toys in a situation that feels particularly relevant in today’s world. Bonnie has become captivated by a tablet-like device known as Lilypad, forcing Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Forky, and their friends to ...

The Toy Story franchise will change forever next month when the fifth film in the beloved series is released worldwide. For nearly three decades, Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has remained one of Disney’s most reliable box office powerhouses. From Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear’s (Tim Allen) first adventure in 1995 to the emotional farewell delivered in Toy Story 4 (2019), ...

Pixar has had a complicated relationship with theatrical releases over the past several years and the Disney fan community has been watching the studio’s output with a particular kind of attentiveness that reflects both genuine love for what Pixar is capable of at its best and real concern about whether the studio that produced Toy Story, Up, Inside Out, and ...

Pixar is heading back to a familiar franchise. The animation studio has increasingly relied on established properties to anchor its slate. Original films still arrive, such as Hoppers (2026) earlier this year, but sequels and extensions have taken a more prominent role, particularly as theatrical performance has grown less predictable in recent years. That strategy is set to continue. Toy Story 5 ...

Pixar’s Hoppers arrived in theaters earlier this year carrying more baggage than most animated films ever have to deal with before a single frame reaches the screen. The studio has spent the better part of the last several years navigating a complicated cultural conversation about the direction of its storytelling, with films like Lightyear and Elio generating debate that often ...

Are you ready for this Cars relaunch for a new Disney audience? Disney’s Cars franchise has been a mainstay of Pixar storytelling for nearly two decades, evolving from a heartfelt animated film into a global brand spanning sequels, merchandise, and theme park experiences. Since the release of Cars in 2006, audiences have followed the journey of Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson), ...

The animation world just caught a second wind. After a period of industry-wide uncertainty, Pixar Animation Studios is officially entering its “Bold Era.” If the record-shattering performance of Inside Out 2 was the spark, the latest reports regarding Monsters, Inc. 3 and an original musical from Domee Shi are the gasoline. Credit: Disney As of March 2026, the buzz in Emeryville ...

Disney is officially changing Lightning McQueen and the rest of the Cars characters two decades after their debut. Start your engines, because Pixar’s Cars franchise is officially shifting into high gear once again, and this time, it’s not just heading back to screens. It’s also racing straight into Walt Disney World Resort. A brand-new animated series, Cars: Lightning Racers, is ...

A surprise Pixar removal just occurred in the Animation Courtyard area at one Disney park as the resort prepares for a complete overhaul of its guest offerings. Here’s what we know about the change, and further updates coming that will impact theme park guests. Pixar Removal in the Animation Area Credit: Disney On Sunday, January 25, X (formerly known as ...

Disney and Pixar have scrapped the title with just over a month to go. In 2024, The Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Studios returned to form with the billion-dollar Inside Out 2. Last year, the studios had much less success with Elio (2025). Now, Disney and Pixar will bring another original movie out in just over one month. Pixar ...