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Toy Story 5
2026 · Film
Movies for 5-Year-Olds
At 5, children better understand emotions and slightly longer stories. These films explore friendship, courage and first fears overcome, always with plenty of warmth and humor.
Selection updated · September 2026
The September 2026 top 5 for age 5
Recent releases first, then reliable titles worth (re)watching. Every pick is explained.
- #1Recent release
Toy Story 52026
The summer release: Woody, Buzz and the gang face the screens that are replacing toys. A subject that speaks directly to families, with Pixar's usual humour and warmth.
- #2Recent release
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros2025
Lulu wants to spread kindness and makes friends through song. A joyful, musical featurette about identity and welcoming others, tailored for kindergarten.
- #3Recent release
Jack and Nancy2025
Two Quentin Blake tales carried by a magic umbrella and a chick fallen from the sky. The line of Roald Dahl's illustrator, a tender tone and a short format ideal for a weeknight.
- #4Worth (re)watching
Toy Story 42019
Worth rewatching before or after the fifth film: Forky, the toy made at school, and Woody learning to let go. The most moving chapter of the saga.
- #5Worth (re)watching
The Snail and the Whale2020
A snail who dreams of travelling and a whale who takes her along. Twenty-seven minutes of gentleness and mutual help, with a single, quickly resolved scare.
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