It’s toys vs. tech in the latest installment in the “Toy Story” franchise.
“Toy Story 5” began streaming on VOD platforms like Prime Video today, Aug. 18.
In the new movie, viewers catch up with all of Andy’s beloved toys, now living with Bonnie (Scarlett Spears). Jessie (Joan Cusack) is running things in Bonnie’s room since Woody (Tom Hanks) left at the end of “Toy Story 4,” but Woody is back for this movie, as is Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen).
In school, Bonnie is having trouble making friends, and much to the toys’ dismay, her parents buy her a Lilypad (Greta Lee), a tablet that’s all the rage with kids her age. Lily quickly becomes Bonnie’s favorite toy (and the only one she shows interest in), changing the hierarchy of Bonnie’s room and leaving Jessie to wonder if playtime will ever be the same again.
Along the way, Jessie meets a handful of new toys with built-in tech, including Conan O’Brien’s hilarious Mr. Smartypants.
In his 3.5 (of 4) star review of the “smart, wonderful and tremendously funny” movie, NY Post entertainment critic Johnny Oleksinski wrote, “the digital age gives Pixar’s playthings a renewed sense of purpose and atypically high stakes.”
When will ‘Toy Story 5’ be available to stream?
“Toy Story 5” is available to stream on-demand on platforms like Prime Video now! The “Toy Story 5” digital release date is today, Aug. 18.
How to watch ‘Toy Story 5’
“Toy Story 5” is available for digital purchase on Prime Video. The film costs $29.99 to buy or $5.99 to rent.
While you don’t have to be an Amazon Prime member to buy “Toy Story 5,” you will need at least a free Amazon account; that way, you can return to watch “Toy Story 5” whenever you want to.
If you choose the rental option, you’ll have 30 days to begin watching the movie and 48 hours of access once you’ve pressed play.
Prime Video also has the option to bundle all five “Toy Story” movies together digitally. If you purchase now, you’ll get the five films on sale for $69.99 (down from $99.95)
‘Toy Story 5’ Blu-ray release date
While you can stream “Toy Story 5” at home now, some may prefer a physical alternative to owning movies digitally because there’s always the chance that rights may be revoked and you’ll lose that digital access.
Physical discs are tangible proof that, as long as you have a player to play them, you’ll be able to watch the movies you own.
Disney and Pixar have confirmed a Sept. 22 release date for the Blu-ray steelbook of “Toy Story 5,” but preorders are not available yet.
‘Toy Story 5’ voice cast
Most of the actors who voiced toys in the previous four “Toy Story” movies return for “Toy Story 5,” including the big three: Tom Hanks as Woody; Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyears; and Joan Cusack as Jessie. Here’s who else you’ll hear throughout the movie:
Conan O’Brien as Smarty Pants, a toilet training toy.
Greta Lee as Lilypad a.k.a. “Lily”, a frog-themed tablet who becomes Bonnie’s new favorite plaything.
Scarlett Spears as Bonnie Anderson, the owner of Buzz, Jessie and the rest of Andy’s toys
Shelby Rabara as Snappy, an excitable toy camera
Mykal-Michelle Harris as Blaze Manoukian, a girl who loves animals
Craig Robinson as Atlas, a cheerful talking GPS hippo toy
Krys Marshall as Mrs. Manoukian, Blaze’s mother
Matty Matheson as Dr. Nutcase, a daredevil peanut toy who fears tech
Alan Cumming as Evil Bullseye
Annie Potts as Bo Peep
Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom
Bonnie Hunt as Dolly
Kristen Schaal as Trixie
Tony Hale as Forky
Wallace Shawn as Rex
Lori Alan as Mrs. Anderson
Jay Hernandez as Mr. Anderson
Blake Clark as Slinky Dog
John Ratzenberger as Hamm
Melissa Villaseñor as Karen Beverly
Jeff Bergman and Anna Vocino as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head
John Hopkins as Mr. Pricklepants
Ernie Hudson as Combat Carl
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