Toy Story 5 is hitting theaters next summer, but until now, details on the animated sequel have been sparse. Now, Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter has given a first glimpse into the plot and central conflict of the film at a presentation attended by Collider's Michael Zimmerman. Docter describes the movie as "toy meets tech": you'll be able to see for yourself when it premieres on June 19, 2026. Docter, who has been with Pixar for over 35 years, reiterated the key themes of the Toy Story franchise and previewed the central plot that will drive the newest sequel: