Bad Bunny is expanding his empire into animation's most beloved franchise. Playing 'Pizza with Sunglasses,' a mysteriously cool forgotten toy, positions him as both culturally relevant and family-friendly—a savvy crossover move that appeals to his massive fanbase while introducing him to a whole new generation of listeners.
Insiders say this casting isn't random—Disney's been aggressively courting Latin music's biggest names for animation roles. Bad Bunny's team has reportedly been negotiating for months, and landing a Pixar cameo signals he's serious about building a Hollywood filmography beyond cameo appearances. The question everyone's asking: is this the gateway to more family-friendly projects?
Disney confirmed on May 26, 2026 that Bad Bunny will appear as Pizza with Sunglasses in Toy Story 5. The film hits theaters June 19, 2026—less than a month away. Additionally, actor Alan Cumming joins the cast voicing Evil Bullseye, while Ernie Hudson takes over Combat Carl from Carl Weathers, who died in February 2024.
Bad Bunny's Pixar debut proves he's playing the long game in Hollywood—and with Toy Story 5 already positioned as a massive summer release, this cameo could introduce him to audiences who've never heard a single track. Smart? Absolutely. Calculated? You better believe it.
Disney dropped a bombshell announcement on Tuesday that sent shockwaves through both the music and film worlds: Bad Bunny is officially joining Toy Story 5. The Grammy-winning Puerto Rican superstar will voice Pizza with Sunglasses, described by the studio as "effortlessly cool and mysterious," in what promises to be one of the summer's most anticipated animated releases. But here's where it gets interesting—Pizza with Sunglasses isn't just some throwaway character thrown in for star power.
According to Disney, this slice of pizza belongs to a small but strong group of forgotten toys living in an abandoned shed. Translation? Bad Bunny is playing a toy that's been left behind, collecting dust while newer playsets get all the attention.
If that doesn't hit differently for someone who's spent years at the top of the music industry, nothing does. The Toy Story 5 cast is absolutely stacked beyond the headline grabber. Alan Cumming will voice Evil Bullseye, the villainous counterpart to Woody and Jessie's beloved horse.
The franchise's core trio—Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack returning as Jessie—all confirmed their spots. But there are notable changes behind the scenes and in the booth: Ernie Hudson is taking over Combat Carl following the death of Carl Weathers in February 2024. Additional voice talent includes Conan O'Brien, Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, Mykal-Michelle Harris, and Scarlett Spears.
The plot, revealed as "Toy Meets Tech," will see Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang facing their greatest threat yet: a tablet named Lilypad voiced by Greta Lee. With Randy Newman returning to score and Academy Award winner Andrew Stanton co-directing alongside Kenna Harris, Toy Story 5 is set to hit theaters June 19—just three weeks away. For Bad Bunny, this marks his most high-profile animation role to date, but it's far from his first Hollywood rodeo.
The reggaeton icon appeared as Wolf in David Leitch's Bullet Train back in 2022, sharing the screen with Brad Pitt. He more recently showed up in Caught Stealing (2025) alongside Austin Butler, Regina King, and Zoë Kravitz. Earlier this year came news he'd appear in Porto Rico, a biopic about iconic Puerto Rican revolutionary José Maldonado Román, known as Águila Blanca (White Eagle).
This Toy Story 5 cameo? It's the crown jewel of an increasingly ambitious film career.
