Disney has enlisted Conan O'Brien for Toy Story 5, where he'll voice an intriguing new character named Smarty Pants.
The flame-haired talk show host revealed his casting through a humorous TeamCoco Instagram skit, teasing how he jokingly petitioned Disney to voice Woody or Buzz Lightyear instead. (Rest assured, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen remain firmly attached to their iconic roles.)
Details about O'Brien's character remain scarce, fueling fan theories about Smarty Pants' potential role.
Toy Story 5 reunites Woody, Buzz, and Pixar's cherished toy gang as they navigate a digital-first world where traditional toys struggle against flashy gadgets.
Could Smarty Pants be a tech-savvy antagonist challenging our plucky toy protagonists? Only time will reveal this mystery.
O'Brien's announcement marks Toy Story 5's first major character reveal, hinting at significant narrative importance.
This installment follows Pixar's 2019 hit Toy Story 4 and the underwhelming 2022 spinoff Lightyear, which explored Buzz Lightyear's in-universe origins.
Disney aims to revitalize its flagship franchise despite the daunting legacy of Pixar's near-perfect original trilogy.
Scheduled for June 19, 2026, Toy Story 5 kicks off Pixar's upcoming sequel wave, including planned entries for Incredibles 3 and Coco 2.
