Nutevio Score
7.4Ⓝ
- IMDb
- 7.4
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 74%
- Metacritic
- 68
When Bonnie receives a Lilypad tablet as a gift and becomes obsessed, Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang's jobs become exponentially harder when they have to go head to head with the all-new threat to playtime.
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The number one — extended editorial
Legacy
Toy Story 5 (2026) is the entry we would put first for anyone coming straight from Toy Story Collection. It picks up the same characters and the same central problem, so nothing about it feels like a detour.
Cultural impact
It also works as a standalone evening. 102 minutes, no homework required beyond the film you have just watched, and it resolves its own story rather than parking it for a sequel.
Andrew Stanton on the material
Andrew Stanton treats the material as if the audience is already paying attention, which is the whole trick. Nothing is repeated for the slow row at the back, and that trust is what makes the ending land.
Awards summary
No Academy Awards on record for this title — its standing here comes from how well it holds up, not from a ceremony.
Start here — everything else in this guide reads more clearly once you have seen it.
Perfect for
- Fans of comedy and adventure filmmaking
- Andrew Stanton admirers
- Viewers who want a film to land emotionally, not just cleverly
- Anyone who likes their drama cut with wit
- First-timers looking for the essential entry point
Skip if
- You prefer action-heavy films
Best watched: A quiet night when you can let the ending sit with you.
Editor's note
“I have shown Toy Story 5 to people who insisted they did not like comedy films. It has never once failed. That is the closest thing to proof a ranking like this can offer.”
