Latest Toy Story 5 trailer offers an intriguing clue for fans who appreciate Pixar fan theories. The final Toy Story 5 trailer provides a closer look at some animated sequences from the upcoming movie, including a detail that may link the film to a well-known Pixar fan theory.
Toy Story 5 is directed by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, with Lindsey Collins as producer. The film features Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Greta Lee as Lilypad, Conan O’Brien as Smarty Pants, Tony Hale as Forky, among others. This highly anticipated movie is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026.
What’s the new Pixar fan theory connected to Toy Story 5?
At the 1:20 mark in the final Toy Story 5 trailer, Cusack’s Jessie appears on the back of a real horse alongside her trusted sidekick Bullseye. When Jessie pulls the horse’s mane, she seems to gain control of the animal. This action closely resembles a scene from 2007’s Ratatouille, where the main character, Remy the rat, pulls on the chef’s hair to control him. Jessie riding the horse could potentially link Toy Story 5 to the popular fan theory suggesting that all Pixar movies exist within the same universe.
The Pixar fan theory was proposed by Jon Negroni in 2013 after he discovered that 2012’s Brave included Easter eggs featuring a wood carving of Sulley from Monsters Inc. and a wood model of Toy Story’s iconic Pizza Planet truck in one of the witch’s cottage scenes. Consequently, fans began analyzing all Pixar films to identify potential connections that could further support this theory. One popular speculation involves the mysterious identity of the magical witch from Brave, with fans suggesting she might actually be Boo, the young girl from Monsters Inc., which could clarify the Pixar Easter eggs found in Brave.
Currently, there is a dedicated fan-made website for the Pixar theory where interested moviegoers can explore how each film might fit into a potential unified timeline for the franchise. However, it is important to note that the Pixar theory remains a fun experiment for fans who enjoy watching these films. The Easter eggs and connections identified by fans in Pixar movies have never been officially confirmed by the studio.
