Conan O'Brien Joins Toy Story 5 in Enigmatic Role

Exciting news for fans of the *Toy Story* series: Disney has officially announced that the beloved redheaded chat show host, Conan O'Brien, will lend his voice to a new character named Smarty Pants in the upcoming *Toy Story 5*. O'Brien shared the news through a humorous skit on his official TeamCoco Instagram account, where he playfully suggested he had tried to voice either Woody or Buzz Lightyear. Fortunately, fans can rest assured that Tom Hanks and Tim Allen will reprise their iconic roles.

While no further details about Smarty Pants have been disclosed, speculation abounds on the character's role in the film. As the toys navigate a world increasingly dominated by gadgets and technology, could Smarty Pants be an electronic toy and perhaps an antagonist for Woody, Buzz, and their friends? Only time will reveal the truth.

O'Brien's casting marks the first new character announcement for *Toy Story 5*, hinting at the significance of this addition to the storyline. The film is set to bring back the cherished ensemble for another thrilling adventure, following the successful *Toy Story 4* in 2019. Despite the lukewarm reception to the 2022 spin-off *Lightyear*, Disney aims to reinvigorate the main *Toy Story* franchise with this new installment.

Mark your calendars for June 19, 2026, when *Toy Story 5* hits theaters, promising to be the first of several new sequels to classic Pixar films in the coming years, including *Incredibles 3* and *Coco 2*.