Toy Story 5 Cut a Character’s Full Backstory — But Pixar Says You’ll See It Eventually
Pixar’s Toy Story 5 had to trim a character’s entire backstory from the final cut, but the filmmakers say it hasn’t disappeared for good. Plus: a classic character speaks for the first time.
- Toy Story 5 had to cut an entire character backstory from the film, though Pixar says it may surface in another form later
- The film ventures into new animation territory with an imaginative playtime sequence unlike anything in the franchise before
- A classic Disney/Pixar character speaks on screen for the first time in Toy Story 5
- Tickets are now on sale ahead of the June 19 theatrical release
- Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack all return; Conan O’Brien joins as Smarty Pants
Pixar had more Toy Story 5 than could fit in Toy Story 5.
In a new exclusive with SlashFilm, the filmmakers revealed that one character’s full backstory had to be cut from the final film — though they were careful to add that it hasn’t disappeared entirely. “You’ll see some of it eventually,” they teased, suggesting the material may resurface in a short, a special, or a future project. No character was named.
The same creative team also spoke about a new animated playtime sequence in the film that pushes the franchise into visual territory it’s never explored before. Since 1995, each Toy Story film has found a way to stretch what Pixar’s animation can do — and by the sound of it, this one is no different.
A First for the Franchise
Perhaps the most intriguing detail: a classic Disney/Pixar character will speak on screen for the very first time in Toy Story 5. The franchise has always kept certain toys in the background — present but silent — and now, apparently, one of them finally has something to say. Casting for the role has been described as “perfect.”
Meanwhile, a beloved character is getting what ComicBook called a “weird update” — some kind of change or reveal that comes after three movies of consistency. Given that the film already features a visibly aged Woody with a bald spot and a red poncho, clearly nothing is off-limits.
What’s Coming June 19
The final trailer is out, advanced tickets are on sale, and the full cast is locked in: Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz, Joan Cusack as Jessie, and Conan O’Brien as Smarty Pants — a toilet training tech toy, because of course. Toy Story 5 opens June 19.
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