Disney has exciting news for fans of the beloved Toy Story franchise: Conan O'Brien is set to join the cast of Toy Story 5. The redheaded chat show host will lend his voice to a new character named Smarty Pants, adding a fresh twist to the upcoming film.

O'Brien shared his involvement in Toy Story 5 through a humorous skit on his official TeamCoco Instagram account. In the skit, he jokingly suggested that he had asked Disney if he could voice either Woody or Buzz Lightyear. Fortunately, Tom Hanks and Tim Allen are already confirmed to reprise their iconic roles.

While no further details about Smarty Pants were revealed, this has left fans buzzing with speculation about the character's role in the story. Could Smarty Pants be an electronic toy, possibly serving as an antagonist to the traditional toys?

Toy Story 5 will see Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Pixar's cherished characters embark on a new adventure. In this installment, they'll navigate a world where children are increasingly drawn to gadgets and technology, presenting new challenges for our favorite toys.

O'Brien's casting marks the first announcement of a new character for Toy Story 5, indicating the significance of Smarty Pants in the narrative.

The film is the first major new entry in the Toy Story series since Toy Story 4 in 2019. A spin-off, Lightyear, which explored the in-universe backstory of Buzz Lightyear, was released in 2022 but did not meet expectations. With Toy Story 5, Disney aims to revitalize the main franchise, despite the challenge of following the critically acclaimed original trilogy.

Toy Story 5 is slated for release on June 19, 2026, and is part of a series of sequels to classic Pixar films planned for the coming years, including Incredibles 3 and Coco 2.