The 4K Blu-ray releases for Toy Story 5 went up for preorder this morning. Unfortunately for any collectors, however, the previously announced limited edition steelbook has already sold out across retailers.
A standard Blu-ray and DVD are still up for preorder with the same release date of September 22, and there’s a small chance we see a restock of the steelbook between now and then. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be surprised to eventually see it for up-marked prices on eBay.
Toy Story 5’s Limited Edition 4K Steelbook Is Already Sold Out
It’s not too hard to see why this particular steelbook got snapped up so fast. The cover art is pretty top of the line, and celebrates Toy Story as a whole instead of being too specific to the new sequel.
All of the artwork is in a unique watercolor style, with the main Toy Story trio as well as some of the new character additions on the front. On the back you’ll see a certain emotionally devastating tire swing tree from Toy Story 2 that makes its return in the new sequel.
Aside from being so darn pretty, the other reason this steelbook likely sold out so quick is because there doesn’t appear to be any standard 4K UHD release. In other words, anyone who was looking to grab the movie in 4K UHD was forced into the steelbook option.
Standard Blu-ray and DVD Still Available
The standard DVD and Blu-ray are still available at multiple retailers. These feature the same cover art that matches the primary Toy Story 5 poster, showing the team of familiar toys gawking in fear at the sequel’s new villain, LilyPad.
The original press release also claimed there would be a new collected set of all five Toy Story movies, but no listings have popped up for that one yet.
Toy Story 5 Bonus Features
The DVD, Blu-ray, and limited-edition 4K steelbook all come with the same spread of 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:
First MeetFailed RescuePlaytimeGoodbye CharlieReunion
Feature Commentary: Watch the film with audio commentary by co-director Kenna Harris, production designer Bob Pauley and VFX supervisor Thomas Jordan.
Toy Story 5 was originally released in theaters back in June, where it grossed just over $1.1 billion worldwide. IGN’s own review claims it “manages to pull off an adventurous and resonant conclusion,” though we had a couple thoughts about Woody’s involvement in the whole thing. The latest Pixar sequel also landed on digital earlier this week and will most likely be streaming on Disney+ by the end of September.
For more, check out our list of every upcoming Disney and Pixar project as well as some recent Pixar announcements coming out of this year’s D23 showcase. You can also check out all of the Pixar movies you can buy in 4K right now.
Blythe (she/her) is an Audience Development Coordinator at IGN who spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.
