Papa Johns to open Pizza Planet pop-ups in LA for ‘Toy Story 5’

Nypost · May 27, 2026 · 536 words · By Brian Gallagher

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Papa Johns to open Pizza Planet pop-ups in LA for ‘Toy Story 5’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Papa Johns to open Pizza Planet pop-ups in LA for ‘Toy Story 5’ See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The California Post on GoogleLos Angeles pizza lovers and fans of Disney Pixar’s Toy Story franchise will be in for a tasty treat next month, timed to the release of the highly-anticipated “Toy Story 5.” Papa Johns is teaming up with the upcoming sequel…

Common ground

Fans will be transported back to the iconic Pizza Planet, featured in the original 1995 animated classic “Toy Story,” bringing the fictional animated pizza chain into the real world.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The Space Ranger Roni also features “double pepperoni” while Reach for the Pie includes “Italian sausage and banana peppers.””

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “U.S. Papa Rewards members will be able to play the game for one month, starting June 1, 2026.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 3: “The shops will also feature three brand new pizzas inspired by the animated franchise — Space Ranger Roni, Sheriff’s Roundup and Reach for the Pie”

CORROBORATED

The specific names of the themed pizzas (Space Ranger Roni, Sheriff's Roundup, and Reach for the Pie) are mentioned in multiple sources.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beginning with Red's Dream and its references to previous Pixar short films, Pixar has included references in its films to other works produced by the studio. These have included cameo appearances, re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Pixar_film_references

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is an international nonprofit association that represents creators, developers, designers and producers of themed entertainment. It is also noted for its The…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Themed_Entertainment_Associati…

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

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Claim 4: “Fans can reserved their free time slots through Eventbrite, starting Friday, May 20 at 9 AM PT.”

DISPUTED

The claim states reservations start May 20 at 9 AM PT, but one web source states reservations start Friday, May 29, and another says May 29 at 12 PM EST. The provided evidence for 'May 20' is unrelated K-Beauty content.

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to Free Pop Up Los Angeles Eventbrite on TikTok.Join us for the K-Beauty Pop-Up Store from October 24-31! RSVP now on Eventbrite and explore the best of Korean skincare and mak…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/free-pop-up-los-angeles-even…

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web search NEUTRAL — Event Marketing Platform. Eventbrite Ads. Payments.Las Vegas. An image of Charlotte super imposed with the text "Charlotte".
https://www.eventbrite.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — In view for this June 20-22 in Los Angeles, you’ll find a KCRW Summer Nights party at CAAM, Dance DTLA, Grand Performances, TOCApalooza, an ActiveSGV open streets event, Venice Summer Fest, the LA Ope…
https://www.welikela.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-in-los-an…

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Claim 5: “There will also be surprise giveaways at these pop up shops with gifts from adidas, Belkin and more.”

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Multiple sources confirm giveaways from brands including adidas and Belkin at the pop-up shops.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Amazon Alexa, or simply Alexa, is a virtual assistant technology marketed by Amazon and implemented in software applications for smart phones, tablets, wireless smart speakers, and other electronic ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Alexa

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of game boards of the Parker Brothers/Hasbro board game Monopoly adhering to a particular theme or particular locale in the United States. Lists for other regions can be found …
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Claim 6: “Sheriff’s Round Up is made with, “smoky Southern-style barbeque sauce, real cheese made from mozzarella, grilled chicken and onions.””

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 7: “Both the Space Ranger Roni and Reach For the Pie will be made with, “Papa Johns signature pizza sauce, real cheese made from mozzarella.””

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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the specific ingredients (signature sauce and mozzarella) for these pizzas.

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Claim 8: “Those who have the Papa Johns app will also be able to download the chain’s first ever in-game app, dubbed Operation Pizza”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 9: “Papa John’s will release these personal pizzas in stores nationwide, plus 42 international locations, from June 1 to July 19, priced at $6.99 apiece.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the nationwide release, 42 international locations, or the $6.99 price point.

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Claim 10: “The pop-up — which will open along with others in London, Seoul and Madrid”

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Web search results confirm pop-up locations in Los Angeles, London, Seoul, and Madrid.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Papa John's International, Inc., trading as Papa Johns, is an American pizza restaurant chain. As of 2023, it is the fourth largest pizza delivery restaurant chain in the United States, with headquart…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papa_John's

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pizza Hut, LLC is an American multinational pizza restaurant chain and international franchise founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, by brothers Dan and Frank Carney. The chain, headquartered in Plano, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_Hut

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shakey's Pizza is a pizza restaurant chain based in the United States and the Philippines. Founded in 1954, it was the first franchise pizza chain in the United States. In 1968, the chain had 342 loc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakey's_Pizza

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Claim 11: “Papa Johns is teaming up with the upcoming sequel to launch a Papa Johns Pizza Planet pop-up in Los Angeles”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm Papa Johns is launching Pizza Planet pop-ups in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of Toy Story 5.

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Claim 12: “The Los Angeles shop (8180 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046) will open for one day only on Friday, June 12, from 12 PM to 7 PM PT.”

CORROBORATED

The specific address (8180 Melrose Ave), date (June 12), and time (12 PM to 7 PM PT) are consistently reported across multiple sources including Yahoo, AOL, and Eventbrite.

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web search NEUTRAL — Friday, June 12, 2026 at 8180 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 12 PM - 7 PM Overview note event is 18+ only
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/papa-johns-pizza-planet-tickets…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 · The Los Angeles shop (8180 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046) will open for one day only on Friday, June 12, from 12 PM to 7 PM PT.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/papa-joh…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 · The Los Angeles shop (8180 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046) will open for one day only on Friday, June 12, from 12 PM to 7 PM PT.
https://www.aol.com/articles/papa-johns-open-pizza-planet-22…

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Claim 13: “The Seoul (72 Seongsu-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, June 12-14, 11 AM-7 PM local) and Madrid (203 Calle de Serrano, Madrid, Spain, June 16-21, 1 PM-midnight local) do not require reservations.”

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The Seoul and Madrid locations, dates, and the fact that they do not require reservations are confirmed by multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... SADLY THESE PLACES ARE BIG RIP OFFS. COULD NOT BELIEVE THE COST OF THE SAVED BY THE BELL ONE. 1w ...
https://www.facebook.com/FoodAtDisneyland/posts/papa-johns-i…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 ... The Seoul (72 Seongsu-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea, June ... 16-21, 1 PM-midnight local) do not require reservations. For those ...
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/papa-joh…

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... ... -473 The Arches, June 13 and 14, 2026 Seoul: 72 Seongsu-ro, June 12, 13, 14, 2026 Madrid: 203 Calle de Serrano, June 16 through June 21, 2026 ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZM9DzKDKzQ/

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Claim 14: “The London pop up (471-473 The Arches, Dereham Place, London EC2A 3HJ, England) will be open on June 12 and 13 from noon to 8 PM local time”

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The London address (471-473 The Arches) and the dates/times (June 12-13, noon to 8 PM) are confirmed by multiple sources.

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web search NEUTRAL — Papa Johns is opening the doors to an iconic Pixar collaboration, bringing Papa Johns Pizza Planet to life for the very first time with immersive pop‑up experiences across the globe.471-473 The Arches…
https://ir.papajohns.com/news-events/news-releases/detail/66…

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web search NEUTRAL — The London pop up (471-473 The Arches, Dereham Place, London EC2A 3HJ, England) will be open on June 12 and 13 from noon to 8 PM local time, and you can reserve tickets here.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/lifestyle/los-angeles-lands-pi…

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web search NEUTRAL — May 27, 2026 · ... June 12, 2026, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Ticket reservations begin May 29 at 12 p.m. EST. London: 471-473 The Arches, Dereham Place, London EC2A ...
https://www.facebook.com/FoodAtDisneyland/posts/papa-johns-i…

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