Tim Allen Reveals ‘Toy Story 5’ Is About Jessie, Calls It ‘Very, Very Clever’

When Toy Story 5 hits theaters on June 19, 2026, it'll be almost exactly seven years since Woody and Buzz Lightyear went their separate ways.

Tom Hanks, the voice of Woody, and Tim Allen, who plays Buzz, put together four memorable movies, and it appeared that one of the most beloved animated series had officially wrapped up—until the 2025 announcement.

With Hanks and Allen set to reprise their roles as the fan-favorite animated duo, there's been no shortage of questions about how the story will continue. While Woody opted to go on an adventure with Bo Peep instead of returning to Bonnie's house at the end of Toy Story 4, it leaves the door open to a broad range of possibilities.

Although it's unlikely fans will receive much in the way of spoilers, Allen did offer some insight on Toy Story 5. Specifically, the voice of Buzz revealed how the storyline will continue and admitted his character's farewell to Woody (Hanks) "tore us up" while speaking with Entertainment Tonight. 

“I just finished another five-hour session in L.A. yesterday, flew here late last night. So, it's a story about Jessie. It's very, very clever," Allen explained.

"I was reticent, I'm with some people that are detractors — do we need another [one], because Toy Story 4, 'to infinity and beyond,' the hard line when Buzz and Woody had to say goodbye to each other, which tore us up," Allen said. "...But now we're back for a good reason, and it is very, very clever. And it's worth it.”

The shift to a storyline about Jessie makes a lot of sense after Woody gave the sheriff's badge to her before departing at the end of the fourth film.

Regardless, Toy Story 5 will bring a lot of nostalgia to many people, especially those who watched the series as kids and may now be bringing their children to the fifth film.

Related: 'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson's Candid Take on New Co-Star Owen Wilson Turns Heads