Toy Story 4 Timeline ( Real )

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October 2014

Toy Story 4 Announcement

Disney and Pixar officially announce Toy Story 4 as a new installment in the Toy Story franchise.

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January 2016

Director Selection

Josh Cooley is selected as the director for Toy Story 4, taking over from previous directors of the franchise.

film_production
2017

Casting and Voice Recording

Voice actors including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen begin recording sessions for their characters, Woody and Buzz Lightyear respectively.

film_announcement
February 2018

Toy Story 4 Release Date Announcement

Disney announces the official release date for Toy Story 4 as June 21, 2019.

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June 11, 2019

Premiere of Toy Story 4

Toy Story 4 premieres in Los Angeles, showcasing the film before its worldwide release.

award
February 9, 2020

Academy Award Win

Toy Story 4 wins the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars.

Toy Story 4 Timeline ( Fictional )

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During Bonnie's summer vacation

Woody meets Bo Peep again

Woody reunites with Bo Peep, who has become a lost toy and lives adventurously outside.

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Day 1 of Bonnie’s summer vacation

Forky is created

Bonnie creates Forky from a spork and craft supplies, bringing a new toy to life who struggles with understanding his role.

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Shortly after Forky’s creation

Woody promises to look after Forky

Woody takes on the responsibility of keeping Forky safe and integrated with the toys.

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Throughout Bonnie’s summer vacation

Forky runs away multiple times

Forky keeps escaping, unwilling to accept that he is a toy, prompting Woody to repeatedly bring him back.

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Midway through Bonnie's summer vacation

Road trip to find Bo Peep's new owner

Woody and the others go on a journey to find Bo Peep's new owner and help Forky stay with Bonnie.

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During the road trip

Woody meets Duke Caboom

On their journey, Woody meets Duke Caboom, a motorcycle stuntman toy who aids in their quest.

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Later in the road trip

Confrontation at antique store

The toys enter an antique store where Forky is temporarily captured and Woody finds materials to help Bo Peep.

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Near the climax of the road trip

Bo Peep chooses to remain a lost toy

Bo Peep decides to continue her independent adventurous life, separate from the other toys.

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End of Bonnie's summer vacation

Woody returns to Bonnie’s home

Woody decides to return to Bonnie's home to stay with the other toys instead of leaving with Bo Peep.