Woody will return in Toy Story 5, after the character marked an emotional farewell in the fourth film of the franchise. Photo: Pixar & Disney
Woody will return in Toy Story 5, after the character marked an emotional farewell in the fourth film of the franchise. Photo: Pixar & Disney
Woody will return in Toy Story 5, after the character marked an emotional farewell in the fourth film of the franchise. Photo: Pixar & Disney
Woody will return in Toy Story 5, after the character marked an emotional farewell in the fourth film of the franchise. Photo: Pixar & Disney

Everything we know about Toy Story 5: From antagonistic tech plotline to release date


Razmig Bedirian
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The fifth instalment of the Toy Story franchise will have Woody and Buzz confronting their most formidable opponent yet – the iPad.

Well, it’s really all electronics they’re up against, but a teaser image of the film, released during the Disney D23 event, features the toys at the foot of Bonnie’s bed, as she watches her tablet under the duvet.

Information about the film is still scarce. However, it has been confirmed that Toy Story 5 will be directed by Andrew Stanton, who has helmed other Pixar classics, including Wall-E and Finding Nemo.

"Toy Story holds a special place in my heart,” Stanton said at D23. “Through the experiences of these toys, we've all learned about loyalty and belonging and friendship.”

While details to date are limited, here's what we do know about the Pixar animation.

What is Toy Story 5 about?

Stanton said the plot of Toy Story 5 will be inspired by the tension between the toys and technology as they vie for the attention of youngsters. "And with Toy Story 5, the toys’ job gets exponentially harder when our toy group goes head-to-head with what kids are obsessed with today – electronics,” he said.

Despite a release date being announced for Toy Story 5, information about the film is scarce. The main teaser image offers a few clues. For one, the comeback of main character Woody is revealed.

Besides Woody and Buzz, the picture shows other fan-favourite characters at the foot of Bonnie's bed, including Rex, Slinky Dog, Hamm and Bullseye. Jessie, meanwhile, is still donning the sheriff’s badge that was given to her by Woody. The makeshift spork toy, Forky, is also visible.

One image revealed at D23 features an army of Buzz toys stuck in a malfunctioning and belligerent mode. A possible subplot could include the toys reckoning with an army of Buzz Lightyears – which, in a way, is an intensified classic Toy Story confrontation. A teaser clip has also been released, which begins with a claw picking up one of the Little Green Men, before Buzz, Jessie and Woody appear on the screen. Sadly, there isn't much more to unravel from the clip.

Which actors will return for the film?

Tim Allen will be reprising his role as Buzz. It is still not clear whether Tom Hanks will return as Woody, but the actor’s presence at D23 during a panel with the original title’s creators certainly suggests that will be the case.

How will Woody be reintroduced in Toy Story 5?

While the end of Toy Story 4 may leave viewers thinking there's no room for the sheriff in any sequel, the latest poster contradicts Woody's happily ever after.

The fact Woody will be appearing in the latest instalment of the franchise may be controversial to some fans. The lovable pull-string cowboy had left behind his fellow toys, who had become part of Bonnie’s collection, to join his sweetheart Bo Beep, with whom he had intended to see the world. It was a satisfying ending to Woody’s character and a chance for other toys to take on the spotlight.

How gracefully Woody will be reintroduced to the plot of Toy Story 5 remains to be seen, but there is little reason to doubt Pixar’s storytelling. The fourth Toy Story film had garnered criticism before its release as fans feared that it would disrupt the franchise’s flawless trilogy. However, it was acclaimed by critics and fans alike, with an almost perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.

When will it be out in cinemas?

Currently, the film is set for a June 2026 release. This will make it seven years since its prequel hit cinemas in 2019, and 31 years since franchise's original in 1995.

How to keep control of your emotions

If your investment decisions are being dictated by emotions such as fear, greed, hope, frustration and boredom, it is time for a rethink, Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at online trading platform IG, says.

Greed

Greedy investors trade beyond their means, open more positions than usual or hold on to positions too long to chase an even greater gain. “All too often, they incur a heavy loss and may even wipe out the profit already made.

Tip: Ignore the short-term hype, noise and froth and invest for the long-term plan, based on sound fundamentals.

Fear

The risk of making a loss can cloud decision-making. “This can cause you to close out a position too early, or miss out on a profit by being too afraid to open a trade,” he says.

Tip: Start with a plan, and stick to it. For added security, consider placing stops to reduce any losses and limits to lock in profits.

Hope

While all traders need hope to start trading, excessive optimism can backfire. Too many traders hold on to a losing trade because they believe that it will reverse its trend and become profitable.

Tip: Set realistic goals. Be happy with what you have earned, rather than frustrated by what you could have earned.

Frustration

Traders can get annoyed when the markets have behaved in unexpected ways and generates losses or fails to deliver anticipated gains.

Tip: Accept in advance that asset price movements are completely unpredictable and you will suffer losses at some point. These can be managed, say, by attaching stops and limits to your trades.

Boredom

Too many investors buy and sell because they want something to do. They are trading as entertainment, rather than in the hope of making money. As well as making bad decisions, the extra dealing charges eat into returns.

Tip: Open an online demo account and get your thrills without risking real money.

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A comparison of sending Dh20,000 from the UAE using two different routes at the same time - the first direct from a UAE bank to a bank in Germany, and the second from the same UAE bank via an online platform to Germany - found key differences in cost and speed. The transfers were both initiated on January 30.

Route 1: bank transfer

The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.

Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount

Total received: €4,670.30 

Route 2: online platform

The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.

Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction

Total received: €4,756

The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.

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2019: Trump tweets about “Khan’s Londonistan”, calling him “a national disgrace”

2022:  Khan’s office attributes rise in Islamophobic abuse against the major to hostility stoked during Trump’s presidency

July 2025 During a golfing trip to Scotland, Trump calls Khan “a nasty person”

Sept 2025 Trump blames Khan for London’s “stabbings and the dirt and the filth”.

Dec 2025 Trump suggests migrants got Khan elected, calls him a “horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor”

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What time: Each day’s play is scheduled to start at 2pm UAE time.
TV: The match will be broadcast on OSN Sports Cricket HD. Subscribers to the channel can also stream the action live on OSN Play.

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Transmission: Eight-speed Steptronic transmission

Power: 462hp

Torque: 650Nm

Price: Dh600,000

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Updated: August 11, 2024, 1:52 PM