Disney announces Toy Story 4 Digital and Blu-ray release dates

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Back when TOY STORY 4 was first announced, many fans of Disney and Pixar's toys-to-life series believed the film to be a heartless cash-grab, as well an an unnecessary follow-up to the studio's emotionally crippling and damn-near perfect TOY STORY 3. However, once TOY STORY 4 had arrived in theaters, scores of fans were then found dining on a big old plate of crow, on account of the new film serving as the perfect bookend to the franchise's previous adventures. To this day, TOY STORY 4 has collected over $1 billion dollars at the worldwide box office, and it's about to make a whole lot more, when the film arrives on Digital, Blu-ray and DVD platforms this October.

Disney and Pixar announced today that TOY STORY 4 will arrive digitally on October 1st and Blu-ray and 4k UHD on October 8th. Packed with old friends and new faces, the fourth film in the beloved Toy Story series, which leads Woody to an unexpected fork in the road, will come barreling into your home alongside a ton of bonus content. Extensive extras includes deleted scenes such as an alternate ending, an all-new featurette with an endearing look back on Woody and Buzz’s legendary friendship throughout the years; entertaining studio stories shared by members of the Pixar team; a nostalgic look back at the creation and first storyboard screening of “Toy Story” with filmmakers; and the pioneering efforts of Pixar artists who created the sets, characters, look and feel of the original film and much more.

Here is the official description for TOY STORY 4 via today's press release:

In “Toy Story 4,” Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always been confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So, when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-project-turned-toy Forky (voice of Tony Hale) calls himself “trash,” Woody decides to teach Forky how to embrace being a toy. But a road-trip adventure, including an unexpected reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts), shows Woody how big the world can be for a toy. In addition, carnival prizes Ducky (voice of Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (voice of Jordan Peele) bring a new level of fun to the film.

Below you'll find a list of excting extras that are set to be included on both the Digital and Blu-ray releases:

BONUS FEATURES (may vary by retailer)
            Blu-ray & Digital:
– Toy Stories – The Toy Story 4 cast and crew share their love of toys!
– Woody & Buzz – Take a look at the relationship between these two legendary characters.
– Bo Rebooted – Discover how Team Bo reimagined all aspects of Bo Peep's identity to arrive at the fully realized character seen in the film.
– Toy Box – Enjoy a collection of mini-docs on the film’s memorable new characters, featuring the voice actors, director Josh Cooley and Pixar artists talking about the many elements that make these characters fun and lovable
– Let’s Ride With Ally Maki – Ally Maki, voice of Giggle McDimples, learns all about Pixar’s dialogue recording process from director Josh Cooley and his team.
– Deleted Scenes introduced by director Josh Cooley including:
– Scamming Playtime
– Bo Knows Hippos
– Desperate Toys
– Knock-Offs
– Recruit Duke
– She’s The One
– Audio Commentary, Trailers and more!

Digital Exclusive:

– Anatomy of a Scene: Prologue – Filmmakers and crew review key scenes of the movie and dissect the practical and technological methods used to bring them to life.
– Additional Deleted scene –  Bonnie’s Playtime

TOY STORY 4 stands as a testament to Pixar's ability to introduce fans to characters old and new. What's more is that the studio always strives to welcome veteran cast members back to the series, while also doing their best to bring new voices along on the animated adventure. TOY STORY 4 stars Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Annie Potts as Bo Peep, Tony Hale as Forky, Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele as Ducky and Bunny, Madeleine McGraw as Bonnie, Christina Hendricks as Gabby Gabby, Keanu Reeves as Duke Caboom, Ally Maki as Giggle McDimples and Joan Cusack as Jessie. The voice cast also includes Jay Hernandez, Lori Alan, Bonnie Hunt, Kristen Schaal, Emily Davis, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, the late Don Rickles and Estelle Harris.

TOY STORY 4 will arrive digitally on October 1st and Blu-ray and 4k UHD on October 8th. Be sure to add the film to your collection this October, in whichever format you prefer most.