Conan O'Brien Joins Toy Story 5 in New Role

Disney has enlisted the talents of Conan O'Brien for a role in the highly anticipated *Toy Story 5*. The beloved redheaded chat show host will lend his voice to a mysterious new character named Smarty Pants. O'Brien shared his excitement about joining the franchise through a humorous skit on his official TeamCoco Instagram account, playfully suggesting he had asked Disney if he could voice Woody or Buzz Lightyear instead. 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, this leaves room for speculation on the character's role. Could Smarty Pants be an electronic toy, perhaps even an antagonist for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the beloved toy gang? As the plot of *Toy Story 5* unfolds, traditional toys will navigate a world increasingly dominated by gadgets and technology, setting the stage for a fresh adventure.

O'Brien's casting marks the first announcement of a new character for *Toy Story 5*, hinting at the significance of Smarty Pants within the storyline. This sequel will be Pixar's first major entry in the *Toy Story* series since *Toy Story 4* in 2019. Despite the lukewarm reception of the 2022 spin-off, *Lightyear*, Disney is eager to revitalize the main *Toy Story* brand.

*Toy Story 5* is slated for release on June 19, 2026, and is part of a series of upcoming sequels to classic Pixar films, including *Incredibles 3* and *Coco 2*. This move underscores Disney's commitment to expanding its beloved franchises, despite the challenge of following the critically acclaimed original trilogy.