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 mysterious new character named Smarty Pants, adding a fresh dynamic to the beloved franchise. O'Brien shared the exciting news of his involvement through a skit on his official TeamCoco Instagram account, humorously suggesting he tried to snag the roles of Woody or Buzz Lightyear. Fortunately, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are set to return, reprising their iconic roles.
While details about Smarty Pants remain under wraps, fans are buzzing with speculation about his role. Could he be an electronic toy, perhaps even an antagonist in the new adventure? The plot of *Toy Story 5* will see Woody, Buzz, and the gang navigating a world where kids are increasingly drawn to gadgets and technology, setting the stage for new challenges and exciting developments.
O'Brien's casting as the first new character announced for *Toy Story 5* hints at the significance of Smarty Pants within the story. This sequel marks the first major new entry in Pixar's cherished series since *Toy Story 4* in 2019. A previous spin-off, *Lightyear*, which explored the in-universe adventures of the original Buzz Lightyear, was released in 2022 but did not meet expectations. Now, Disney aims to revitalize the main *Toy Story* brand, despite the challenges of following the critically acclaimed original trilogy.
*Toy Story 5* is slated to hit theaters on June 19, 2026, and will be the first in a series of new sequels to classic Pixar films, with *Incredibles 3* and *Coco 2* also in the pipeline. Disney's commitment to expanding its beloved franchises signals a new chapter for Pixar's iconic stories.
