I’m Unsure If Tim Allen Will Do More Toy Story, But I Love His Idea For A Different Disney Project
Disney and Pixar are currently basking in the box office success of Toy Story 5, which has smashed records and earned critical acclaim like its predecessors. Director Andrew Stanton doesn’t miss a beat, and the same can be said for Tim Allen, Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack and the rest of the cast. Of course, now there’s a question as to whether the stars will reunite for a sixth movie. I’m not sure if the cast will have the opportunity to reprise their roles but, for right now, I’m just focused on another idea Allen has for the House of Mouse.
Although Allen has admitted to being shocked by just how long the Toy Story franchise has been going, he still relishes his role as Buzz Lightyear. What’s more is that like so many of us, the Shifting Gears star grew up a fan of Disney’s work himself. He expressed that affection during an interview with Us Weekly and also discussed the impact the TS characters have had on kids. On top of that, though, Allen also shared his desire to see is a “high-end” animated production centered around two beloved characters:
What these characters have done for them is what Mickey and Donald Duck did for me at a certain time in my life. I think it’s time to [do] a high-end Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse [project], because those two were Woody and Buzz for me when I was a kid.
Please, just take my money! I’m a fan of animation in general, but the thought of seeing a major production centered around Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck just sounds like too much fun. Sure, fans of the characters have been satiated in recent years due to the funny TV shorts that have been produced. Yet I’d love to see a full-blown motion picture centered around Mickey and Donald, and it could harken back to the days in which the Odd Couple-type characters headlined their own stories on a more consistent basis.
Of course, selling such a project to execs could be challenging, and even I can admit I’m not sure how much the general public wants a Mickey/Donald movie. Still, in a world where we’ve been graced with the acclaimed The Day the Earth Blew Up (a Looney Tunes movie centered around Porky Pig and Daffy Duck), it feels like Donald and Mickey should have their time in the sun as well.
More immediately, however, I’m also curious as to whether Toy Story 6 will become a reality at some point. Woody voice actor Tom Hanks weighed in on that and said another installment should only happen if there’s a story worth telling. I agree with that assessment and, given the continued reach of this franchise, I could imagine the folks at Pixar kicking around ideas. What I love is that, in the meantime, the cast expresses gratitude for the gigs and, as Allen explains, he and Hanks find ways to delight the fanbase:
Seeing a kid’s face when I say, ‘To infinity… and beyond!’ Tom taught me this trick — we’ll have [kids] shut their eyes and turn around, and then we do Woody and Buzz, and to see the look on their faces.
It’s great to hear just how much the role of Buzz means to Tim Allen, who penned a sentimental message after he wrapped his work on TS5 near the end of last year. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, Rex and co. are great characters and, if the right idea comes along, I’m open to seeing them in a sixth (and hopefully) final installment. At the same time, I’ll also be keeping hope alive for a polished Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck motion picture because, just like the Toy Story crew, they’re timeless.
See Toy Story 5 in theaters now alongside other 2026 movie schedule releases, and stream the first four installments using a Disney+ subscription. That membership also grants access to the Mickey Mouse shorts, which are also worth checking out.
