Conan O'Brien Joins Toy Story 5 in Enigmatic Role

Disney has exciting news for fans of the beloved *Toy Story* franchise, announcing that the iconic redheaded chat show host, Conan O'Brien, will lend his voice to a new character named Smarty Pants in *Toy Story 5*. O'Brien shared his involvement in the upcoming film through a humorous skit on his official TeamCoco Instagram account, where he jokingly proposed voicing Woody or Buzz Lightyear. However, fans can rest assured that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will reprise their legendary roles as Woody and Buzz, respectively.

While no further details about Smarty Pants have been revealed, speculation abounds as to the nature of this mysterious character. Could Smarty Pants be an electronic toy, possibly serving as an antagonist to our favorite toy heroes? Only time will tell.

*Toy Story 5* promises to bring Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Pixar's cherished cast back for another thrilling adventure. This time, they'll navigate a world where kids are increasingly drawn to gadgets and technology, presenting new challenges for the traditional toys.

O'Brien's casting marks the first announcement of a new character for *Toy Story 5*, hinting at the significance of this role. The film will be the first major entry in the series since *Toy Story 4* in 2019, following the less successful spin-off, *Lightyear*, which focused on the in-universe exploits of Buzz Lightyear and launched in 2022.

With *Toy Story 5*, Disney aims to revitalize the main *Toy Story* brand, despite the challenges of following the series' critically acclaimed original trilogy. The film is slated for release on June 19, 2026, and is just the beginning of a series of new sequels to classic Pixar films, with *Incredibles 3* and *Coco 2* also in the works.