Disney has enlisted the talents of Conan O'Brien for a role in the highly anticipated Toy Story 5. The redheaded chat show host will lend his voice to a new character named Smarty Pants, adding a fresh dynamic to the beloved franchise. O'Brien shared his excitement about joining the cast through a humorous skit on his official TeamCoco Instagram account, playfully suggesting he had asked Disney to voice Woody or Buzz Lightyear instead. Thankfully, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are set to reprise their iconic roles as the beloved characters.
While no further details about Smarty Pants have been revealed, fans are already buzzing with speculation about the character's role in the story. Could Smarty Pants be an electronic toy, possibly serving as an antagonist to Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang? As technology continues to evolve, Toy Story 5 will explore how traditional toys navigate a world increasingly dominated by gadgets and gizmos.
O'Brien's casting marks the first announcement of a new character for Toy Story 5, hinting at the significance of Smarty Pants within the narrative. This sequel will be the first major addition to Pixar's iconic series since Toy Story 4 in 2019. Despite the lukewarm reception to the spin-off Lightyear in 2022, Disney is eager to revitalize the main Toy Story saga, even as it faces the challenge of following the critically acclaimed original trilogy.
Toy Story 5 is slated for release on June 19, 2026, and it's just the beginning of a series of new sequels to classic Pixar films. Fans can also look forward to Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 in the coming years.
