What is the history of toy story in disney media?

Toy Story is a franchise of animated films produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The series has expanded to five main installments, with the most recent film, Toy Story 5, slated for release in 2026. Directed by Andrew Stanton and written by Stanton and Kenna Harris, the 2026 film follows the toys Jessie, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear as they confront a new tablet called Lilypad that becomes Bonnie’s favorite plaything. The voice cast includes returning actors Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, joined by Conan O’Brien, Scarlett Spears, Greta Lee, Shelby Rabara, Mykal‑Michelle Harris, and Craig Robinson. In 2019, after the release of Toy Story 4, Tom Hanks publicly stated that the fourth film would be the final entry in the franchise; however, plans for a fifth film subsequently emerged, indicating that the series will continue beyond the fourth installment.