Toy Story5 Returns This Summer with Joy and Diverse Experiences to Celebrate the Spirit of Play
ShanghaiJune 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Children’s Day, Disney China officially launched the “2026 Disney Animation Film Carnival” event. With Pixar Animation Studios’ new sequel Toy Story 5 set to hit mainland theaters on June 19, this year’s two-month animation carnival will revolve around this classic character story series that has accompanied generations of audiences. It will bring together film content, theme music, marketing activities, product lines, park experiences, and public welfare collaborations in a comprehensive online and offline presentation, extending the stories of old and new toy friends from the big screen to broader life scenarios. Disney animation fans, enthusiasts, and consumers of all ages will gain a magical experience full of childlike wonder, joy, and emotional resonance through the multi-dimensional interactions of this carnival.
Poster for the “2026 Disney Animation Film Carnival”
Program schedule for the “2026 Disney Animation Film Carnival”
Event highlights include:
Cinematic Convergence
As one of the key components of this year’s Disney Animation Film Carnival, Toy Story 5 will officially debut in theaters nationwide on June 19. Since the first film pioneered fully computer-animated feature films in 1995, the Toy Story series has consistently used sincere and warm emotional cores and imaginative storytelling to become a shared memory across ages and generations. This summer, Toy Story 5 will take audiences back to the toy world full of surprises and emotions, opening a new chapter in the age of technology. The film’s China premiere will be held at Shanghai Disney Resort on June 12, followed by a Chengdu premiere on June 14.
Before the film’s release, Disney China will once again collaborate with Shanghai Animation Film Studio to create an animated promotional short film titled Zhuā Zhōu (Grabbing the Future), inspired by the stories and characters of Toy Story and using creative animation expressions with Chinese local charm. The short film follows the journey of toys and their owners from childhood, passing this precious bond to the next generation, extending the warm core of the Toy Story series about friendship, growth, and companionship. It incorporates life scenes and memories familiar to Chinese audiences, infusing it with richer vitality and imagination. The full short film will be released on major social and video platforms nationwide in June for free viewing.
Starting in June, iQiyi, Bilibili, Tencent Video, and Youku will simultaneously launch online Toy Story series movie marathons, inviting audiences to step into this whimsical animated world at any time.
New Sounds of Friendship
The classic melodies that have grown with generations of audiences will also return in a new form this summer. Toy Story 5 will feature a newly arranged Chinese theme song “I Am Your Good Friend” (You’ve Got a Friend in Me), performed by renowned host He Jiong alongside rising popular singer Huang Zihongfan. The song will be released on major music platforms on June 11, along with its music video.
As one of the most iconic classic songs from the Toy Story series, “I Am Your Good Friend” carries fond memories for countless audiences. He Jiong, who has voiced works like Ratatouille and Monsters University and previously sang the classic version of “I Am Your Good Friend,” returns warmly as an “old friend.” Together with “new friend” Huang Zihongfan, they infuse the familiar melody with bright, lively rhythms and youthful expressions full of summer vibes.
Playful Companionship
Around Toy Story 5, a series of exciting marketing activities will unfold across multiple cities and online platforms, inviting consumers to experience the endless wonder and creativity brought by toy friends in daily life:
- Around the Dragon Boat Festival, coinciding with the release of Toy Story 5, themed installations inspired by the film will appear at Xi’an’s Tang Paradise, blending images of old and new toy friends with holiday elements to create the world’s only offline Toy Story Dragon Boat Festival-themed interactive photo spot, offering citizens and tourists a summer experience combining festive atmosphere with whimsical creativity.
- In early June, Toy Story-themed activities will successively enter popular commercial spaces such as Chengdu Mixc, Beijing China World Mall, Hangzhou Hubin in77, and Jinan Guihe Shopping Center, bringing joy to more families and young consumers through interactive installations, themed displays, and consumer experiences.
- During the 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, a Toy Story 5 film-themed custom-painted train car will debut on Hangzhou Metro Line 1 starting June 5.
- Disney Studios will collaborate with China Eastern Airlines for the third time, launching a Toy Story 5 film-themed flight in mid-June, and for the first time, simultaneously creating a film-themed installation at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport terminal. Passengers can receive special themed boarding passes and embark on a magical journey from ground to sky in a playful cabin atmosphere.
- Douyin platform will also launch Toy Story 5-themed online social experiences, including emoji stickers, chat bubble frames inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and Forky, along with more fun interactions to continue this spirit of play!
Playful Companionship
In addition to rich film content and marketing activities, Disney China will collaborate with several well-known brands to launch a series of Toy Story-themed licensed products, covering categories such as trendy toys, apparel and footwear, home goods, skincare, food, electronics, assembly models, and mini motorized robots. It will also partner with multiple retail partners to promote Toy Story 5-themed retail experiences nationwide, creating innovative retail scenarios like themed displays and pop-up stores.
Park Adventures
This June, Shanghai Disney Resort will bring back a series of Pixar-themed experiences for a limited time. Beloved Pixar friends will make surprise appearances at the “Disney•Pixar Toy Story Land,” Tomorrowland, and Adventure Isle. Guests can not only interact with their favorite Pixar friends but also discover hidden “Easter eggs” filled with old and new toy friends throughout the park and Toy Story Hotel. Meanwhile, don’t forget to visit the new film-themed installation near “Pixar Quest” in Tomorrowland; more film element decorations await fans to discover across the park.
Starting June 12, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will also launch a new Pixar “Summer Party,” inviting guests to enjoy a larger-scale, bigger-cast Pixar world from day to night. Multiple popular Pixar characters will meet guests in new ways, appearing at the “Pixar Splash Party!” on Main Street, U.S.A. and the “Disney Friends Parade Party.” After nightfall, a new “Pixar Friends Starry Sky Show” will surprise audiences before “Disney Star Dream Light Journey,” combining light, drone performances, and projections to lead guests through touching Pixar friendship stories in the starry sky.
Giving Old Toys New Life
This Children’s Day, Toy Story 5 will once again partner with Tmall to awaken everyone’s playful moments. Tmall, together with Alibaba Public Welfare’s “Everyone 3 Hours” initiative, launches the “Used Toy Recycling Program,” allowing idle toys that accompanied children’s growth to start a new journey of guardianship, passing warmth to more children. Disney volunteer teams will also hold special toy collection events, continuing the beauty of toys, friendship, and sharing.
The “2026 Disney Animation Film Carnival” will invite fans and consumers of all ages to meet the magical world of Pixar animation this summer. May every audience member rediscover their own childlike wonder and gain unique emotions and courage on the new journey of Toy Story 5!
[Information on Activities Related to the 2026 Disney Animation Film Carnival]
Cinematic Convergence:
- June 19: Toy Story 5 nationwide release;
- June: The special collaborative short film Zhuā Zhōu by Disney China and Shanghai Animation Film Studio to be released;
- Starting June, iQiyi, Bilibili, Tencent Video, and Youku launch online Toy Story series movie marathons;
New Sounds of Friendship:
- June 11: Major release of the newly arranged Chinese theme song “I Am Your Good Friend” for Toy Story 5;
Playful Companionship:
- From mid-June, Toy Story 5 themed installation experience at Xi’an’s Tang Paradise;
- From early June, Toy Story-related themed marketing activities unfold across five cities nationwide;
- From June 5, during the 22nd China International Cartoon and Animation Festival, Toy Story 5 film-themed custom-painted train car debuts on Hangzhou Metro Line 1;
- From mid-June, Disney Studios and China Eastern Airlines launch Toy Story 5 film-themed flight, with film-themed installation at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport terminal;
- From May 29, Toy Story 5-themed online social experiences go live on Douyin platform;
Park Adventures:
- June: A series of Pixar-themed experiences return for a limited time at Shanghai Disney Resort;
- From June 12: Hong Kong Disneyland launches a new Pixar “Summer Party”;
Giving Old Toys New Life:
- From June 1: The “Used Toy Recycling Program,” a special collaboration between Toy Story 5 and Tmall, begins.
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