With Toy Story 5 hitting the 2026 movie schedule this summer, the latest trailer is going straight for my heart, and I’m all about it. While there’s been a lot of talk about why there’s a new Toy Story movie after the franchise already had two endings, I’m sold on catching up with Woody, Buzz and the gang after this new look (in the video above). A big part of that has to do with some clever references to previous movies, so let’s talk about them!
The “When She Loved Me” Reference Has Me Emotional
Toward the end of the trailer, there’s a brief shot of Jessie being swung around my the arms by who I assume is Bonnie. Obviously, it reminds one of the tear-worthy “When She Loved Me” scene from Toy Story 2. It makes me think of how Jessie is with a young girl again and that must bring up memories of her prior buddy. I wonder if we’ll get the song all over again?
Woody And Buzz Are Back At It Jumping On Cars
In the first Toy Story, Buzz and Woody famously jump onto a moving car so they can make sure to follow Andy home with the moving truck. I love that the new trailer calls back to this moment with a new scene with a hilarious bit about Woody’s poncho (which is just a red bandana). The chemistry between these two is the bread and butter of the Toy Story movies, and I’m happy to see they have a new action scene together.
More to come…