Disney has brought on board the renowned redheaded chat show host Conan O'Brien for a role in the much-anticipated *Toy Story 5*. O'Brien will lend his voice to a new character named Smarty Pants, adding a fresh twist to the beloved franchise. He shared his excitement about joining the project on his official TeamCoco Instagram account through a humorous skit, where he playfully suggested he had tried to voice either Woody or Buzz Lightyear. However, fans can rest assured that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will reprise their iconic roles.
While no further details about Smarty Pants have been revealed, speculation is rife among fans about the character's role. Could Smarty Pants be an electronic toy, perhaps even an antagonist to the traditional toys in this new adventure? As the story unfolds, we'll see Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Pixar's cherished characters navigate a world where kids are increasingly drawn to modern gadgets and technology.
O'Brien's casting marks the first announcement of a new character for *Toy Story 5*, hinting at the significance of Smarty Pants in the upcoming film. This sequel is set to be the first major addition to the Pixar series since *Toy Story 4* in 2019. Despite the lukewarm reception of the 2022 spin-off *Lightyear*, Disney is optimistic about revitalizing the main *Toy Story* brand with this new installment.
Scheduled for release on June 19, 2026, *Toy Story 5* is poised to be the inaugural sequel in a series of new entries to classic Pixar films, with *Incredibles 3* and *Coco 2* also slated for future release. As the excitement builds, fans are eager to see how this next chapter in the *Toy Story* saga will unfold.
