"Conan O'Brien Joins Toy Story 5 in Enigmatic Role"

Disney has enlisted the talents of Conan O'Brien for a role in the highly anticipated *Toy Story 5*. The redheaded chat show host will lend his voice to a mysterious new character named Smarty Pants, sparking curiosity and excitement among fans. O'Brien shared the news of his involvement through a humorous skit on his official TeamCoco Instagram account, playfully suggesting he had asked Disney if he could voice either Woody or Buzz Lightyear. Thankfully, both Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are set to reprise their iconic roles.

While no further details about Smarty Pants have been disclosed, speculation is rife about the character's nature and role in the story. *Toy Story 5* will bring back Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Pixar's beloved characters for a new adventure. In this installment, the traditional toys will face challenges in a world where children's interests increasingly lean towards gadgets and technology. Could Smarty Pants be an electronic toy, perhaps even an antagonist to our cherished toy heroes? Only time will reveal the truth.

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 narrative. This film will be the first major addition to Pixar's *Toy Story* series since *Toy Story 4* in 2019. Although a spin-off, *Lightyear*, which explored the adventures of the original Buzz Lightyear, was released in 2022, it did not meet expectations. Now, Disney is eager to revitalize the core *Toy Story* franchise, despite the challenge of following the critically acclaimed original trilogy.

*Toy Story 5* is slated for release on June 19, 2026, and will kick off a series of sequels to beloved Pixar classics, including *Incredibles 3* and *Coco 2* in the coming years.