Disney confirmed today that the animated blockbuster will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
The announcement comes after a lucrative 97-day theatrical window following the film’s June 19 release, where it scored a massive $159 million opening weekend and went on to become the highest-grossing installment in the franchise’s 31-year history. The Disney+ streaming date arrives just one day after its physical 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray release on September 22.
Toy Meets Tech in Pixar’s $1.1 Billion Chapter
Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton and co-directed by McKenna Harris, the fifth installment reunites legacy voice stars Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear), and Joan Cusack (Jessie):
- The Plot: In a storyline centering on “Toy meets Tech,” Woody, Buzz, and the gang find their place in Bonnie’s room challenged when she receives a sleek new tablet device named “Lilypad,” forcing the toys to navigate a high-tech era of childhood play.
- The Soundtrack: The film features an original track written and performed by Grammy winner Taylor Swift, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which was showcased in Disney’s streaming release announcement video today.
- Box-Office Crown: Driven by massive family turnout and repeat viewings throughout July and August, Toy Story 5 surpassed 2019’s Toy Story 4 ($1.07 billion) to claim the crown as the ultimate financial juggernaut for Pixar’s flagship series.
Subscribers will be able to stream Toy Story 5 in 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos starting at midnight PT on September 23.
