Conan O'Brien Joins Toy Story 5 in Secret Role

Disney has tapped Conan O'Brien to join the voice cast of Toy Story 5 in an exciting new role.

The iconic red-haired comedian will bring to life an enigmatic character called Smarty Pants in the upcoming Pixar sequel.

O'Brien revealed his casting through a humorous Instagram sketch on his TeamCoco account, playfully suggesting he'd requested to voice either Woody or Buzz Lightyear. (Rest assured, original stars Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will return to their iconic roles.)

Details about O'Brien's character remain scarce, fueling fan theories about Smarty Pants' true nature.

Toy Story 5 reunites Woody, Buzz and their toy friends for a new adventure where they confront modern challenges—including children's growing fascination with digital devices over traditional toys.

Could Smarty Pants be a high-tech antagonist testing our beloved toy heroes? The mystery deepens.

O'Brien marks the first confirmed new addition to Toy Story 5's cast, signaling the character's significance to the story.

The sequel arrives seven years after Toy Story 4 (2019) and follows 2022's Lightyear spinoff—which failed to replicate the franchise's usual success.

Disney aims to revitalize its flagship animated series, despite the daunting task of following Pixar's universally beloved original trilogy.

Scheduled for June 19, 2026, Toy Story 5 leads Pixar's upcoming slate of sequels—including Incredibles 3 and Coco 2—that promise to revisit cherished animated worlds.