As we first reported on Toonado.com, Disney has announced that Pixar's Toy Story 5 will arrive on Digital platforms on August 18, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home. The movie is set to debut on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 22.
Toy Story 5 has grossed over $1 billion worldwide since its theatrical release in June, and it still ranked among the top five movies at the North American box office this past weekend (making an August 18 Digital release a little surprising).
With this Home Entertainment release, families will have the chance to dive even deeper into the world of Toy Story 5 and discover how toys and tech can work together with a slate of exclusive bonus features that extend the fun beyond the film, including an inside look at playful behind-the-scenes moments from the recording booth and special feature commentary.
The digital and Blu-ray release also includes a fun collection of deleted scenes, offering fans even more laughs, surprises and world-building.
Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we also have a first look at a hugely emotional deleted scene featuring the reunion between Jessie and a now-elderly Emily. The storyboard animatic follows Jessie, Bullseye, and the Buzz Lightyear army encountering Emily, who is playing with her infant grandchild in the backyard.
Emily then shows Jessie to the baby, telling the story of how they used to play together when she was younger. "We love Jessie and from the beginning we always wanted to make sure she had a very satisfying catharsis at the end of this film," filmmaker Kenna Harris explains, adding that "Jessie deserves closure on her past" and to "love herself and not see herself as broken."
Ultimately, the decision was made not to move forward with the scene—you can watch it below—and Toy Story 5's creative team pivoted to Jessie unearthing a memory box that revealed Emily had named her daughter after her.
You can also watch a trailer and see the full list of special features and deleted scenes—along with the 4K SteelBook and Blu-ray covers—for Toy Story 5 below.
Bonus Features
Featurettes:
- The Toys Are Back in Town – Saddle up with filmmakers, cast and crew for the new Toy Story adventure, reuniting beloved characters and introducing new toys.
- Casting Playtime – Hear about the fun of recording with the new cast – including Conan O'Brien and Greta Lee – and why they were perfect for their roles.
- 50 Buzzes and The Great Escape – Lift off into this in-depth breakdown of one of the movie's most pivotal moments. Filmmakers and animators explore the scene's production essentials.
- The Lost Toys – Take a peek inside the toy box with filmmakers and crew as they share favorite characters cut from the film, along with early designs and ideas.
Gag Reel – Hang out in the recording booth with the gang from Toy Story 5 for some playful fun as they bring their characters to life.
Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut, with an overall introduction by director Andrew Stanton and co-director Kenna Harris.
- First Meet
- Failed Rescue
- Playtime
- Goodbye Charlie
- Reunion
"I Knew It, I Knew You" Music Video (Digital Only) – The official music video for Taylor Swift’s original song, "I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5.
"I Knew It, I Knew You" Lyric Video (Digital Only) – The lyric video for Taylor Swift’s original song, "I Knew It, I Knew You" from Toy Story 5.
Feature Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by co-director Kenna Harris, production designer Bob Pauley and VFX supervisor Thomas Jordan.