Exclusive: Watch a 'Toy Story 5' Deleted Scene Before Digital Release

Newsweek · Aug 12, 2026 · 333 words · By H Alan Scott

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An entire generation has grown up alongside the Toy Story franchise, so it was no surprise that Toy Story 5 became a massive international box office hit and a critical one when it arrived in June.

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What happened

An entire generation has grown up alongside the Toy Story franchise, so it was no surprise that Toy Story 5 became a massive international box office hit and a critical one when it arrived in June.

Why it matters

But if you are the kind of person who walks out of a movie like that already wondering what got cut, you know the real wait does not end in theaters.

Common ground

Toy Story 5 arrives on digital August 18 and on 4K UHD/Blu-ray disc September 22.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “September 22 also brings the limited edition 4K SteelBook”

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While the Blu-ray release date of September 22 is confirmed, none of the provided evidence specifically mentions a 'limited edition 4K SteelBook' for that date; eBay results are for Toy Story 4.

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web search NEUTRAL — Toy Story 5 is a 2026 American animated comedy-drama film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Andrew Stanton and written by Stanton and Kenna Harris, it is the fi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_5

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web search NEUTRAL — Get great deals on Steelbook Toy Story 4K UHD Blu-rays-ray Discs. Expand your home video library from a huge online selection of movies at eBay.com. Fast & Free shipping on many items!
https://www.ebay.com/b/Steelbook-Toy-Story-4K-UHD-Blu-rays-r…

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web search NEUTRAL — DISC ONE (4K UHD): – Presented In Dolby Atmos For The First Time! (2026) – Presented In Dolby Vision – Audio Commentary With Director Nelson Shin, Story Editor Flint Dille, And Star Susan Blu.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2026/08/31/the-transformers-the-mov…

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Claim 2: “Toy Story 5 became a massive international box office hit and a critical one when it arrived in June.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that Toy Story 5 premiered on June 9, 2026, was released in the US on June 19, and grossed $1.116 billion worldwide, confirming it was a massive international box office hit.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of characters from Disney and Pixar's Toy Story franchise, which includes the animated feature films Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4, Toy Story 5, and Lightyear, as wel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Toy_Story_characters

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Toy Story 5 is a 2026 American animated comedy-drama film directed by Andrew Stanton and written by Stanton and Kenna Harris. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, it is the fi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_5

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Sheriff Woody Pride (or simply Woody) is a pull-string cowboy doll who appears in the Disney–Pixar Toy Story franchise. In the films, Woody is one of the main protagonists, alongside Buzz Lightyear, J…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_(Toy_Story)

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Claim 3: “Digital only releases will also feature Taylor Swift's music video for "I Knew It, I Knew You."”

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Newsweek mentions the music video for 'I Knew It, I Knew You' on digital releases, and this is corroborated by Taylor Swift's official TikTok and YouTube channels mentioning the song for Toy Story 5.

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web search NEUTRAL — The "I Knew It, I Knew You" Music Video is out now! Watch on @Spotify and @Apple Music. See Disney and @Pixar’s Toy Story 5 in theaters June 19.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/taylor-swift-releases-i-knew…

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web search NEUTRAL — Original song "I Knew It, I Knew You," for Toy Story 5, out now!. Taylor Swift ft. Chris Stapleton - I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version) (Official Video).
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqECaJ8Gagnn7YCbPEzWH6g

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Claim 4: “Toy Story 5 arrives on 4K UHD/Blu-ray disc September 22.”

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The official Disney site explicitly states 'Blu-ray™ 9/22'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jumanji is a 1995 American fantasy adventure film directed by Joe Johnston from a screenplay by Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor, and Jim Strain, based on the 1981 children's picture book by Chris Van …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumanji_(film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Minions & Monsters is a 2026 American animated period comedy film directed by Pierre Coffin, who co-wrote the screenplay with Brian Lynch. Produced by Universal Pictures and Illumination, it is the th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minions_&_Monsters

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Toy Story 3 is a 2010 American animated comedy-drama film directed by Lee Unkrich and written by Michael Arndt. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures, it is the third installmen…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_3

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Claim 5: “In this deleted scene... we see a Buzz Lightyear... scoping out a group of "humanoids" on a camping trip.”

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While Newsweek mentions a deleted scene and other sources mention deleted scenes generally, the specific detail about Buzz scoping out 'humanoids' on a camping trip is only found in the context of the Newsweek/featurette reporting.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Buzz Lightyear is a fictional character in the Disney–Pixar Toy Story franchise. He is a superhero action figure from an in-universe media franchise. Buzz is recognizable by his lime green, purple, an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzz_Lightyear

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins is a 2000 American animated science fiction comedy film directed by Tad Stones, who is also the producer with Mark McCorkle and Bob Schooley. It is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buzz_Lightyear_of_Star_Command…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue is a 1999 platform game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Activision and Disney Interactive. Based on Disney/Pixar's 1999 computer animated film…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story_2:_Buzz_Lightyear_to…

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Claim 6: “The rest of the lineup includes a behind the scenes look at the making of the film, a featurette on new cast members like Conan O'Brien and Greta Lee, and the fan favorite gag reel.”

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Both Newsweek and a Disney release date report confirm the lineup includes a behind-the-scenes look, a featurette on Conan O'Brien and Greta Lee, and a gag reel.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly podcast hosted by American comedian, retired talk show host, and former Saturday Night Live and Simpsons writer Conan O'Brien. It is co-hosted by O'Brien's exe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_O'Brien_Needs_a_Friend

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Claim 7: “Toy Story 5 arrives on digital August 18”

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The official Disney site explicitly states 'Coming to Digital 8/18', and this is supported by general film data in the search results.

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.