'Toy Story's' Pizza Planet is Finally Coming to Life Courtesy of Beloved Pizza Chain
Some movie restaurants (even those in cartoons or animated movies) just feel like they're supposed to exist in real life. Between the nostalgia and the cheese pulls, Toy Story's iconic Pizza Planet undoubtedly tops that list.
For decades, we've frantically wondered why on earth (pun intended) Pizza Planet isn't a real-life restaurant, and no, we're not talking about the eatery in Dinseyland. That's not real-life either, guys. Now, finally, Papa Johns has brought some sense to light, promising Pizza Planet pop-ups ahead of the Toy Story 5 premiere on June 19.
What to Know About the Papa John's Pizza Planet Pop-Ups
So, no, we're not getting an entire revamped version of Papa John's rebranded as Pizza Planet permanently, but the baby steps will do ... for now.
Instead of a total national rebrand, Papa John's is launching four highly immersive, retro pizza arcade pop-ups across the globe to bring the legendary pizzeria into the real world. The temporary spaces are designed to fully transport guests into the Toy Story universe, complete with the aesthetic elements synonymous with the 1995 film, including a nod to the iconic arcade claw machine that gave us the iconic green aliens.
If you want to step foot inside the real deal, you'll need to act fast depending on your location:
- Los Angeles: Opens June 12, 2026, with reservations having gone live on Friday, May 29.
- Seoul, South Korea: Runs from June 12 through June 14.
- London: Takes place over the weekend of June 13 and 14.
- Madrid, Spain: The longest activation, running from June 16 through June 21.
According to a press release from Papa John's, the activations are built to evoke pure nostalgia for the original film while celebrating the classic connection between eating pizza and watching movies.
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The Nationwide Toy Story 5 Menu
If you don't live near one of those four global hubs, don't panic. You can still get a taste of the space-age menu from the comfort of your couch. From May 26 through July 19, Papa John's is bringing a limited-time, Toy Story 5-themed personal pizza menu to all of its standard locations:
- Space Ranger Roni: A classic Buzz-approved pie loaded with cheese and double pepperoni.
- Sheriff's Roundup: A nod to Woody featuring smoky Southern-style barbecue sauce, grilled chicken, and onions.
- Reach for the Pie: A savory option topped with Italian sausage and tangy banana peppers.
Eligible pizza purchases will also unlock exclusive, limited-edition Toy Story 5 collectibles featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie. U.S. loyalty members can also jump into the brand's first-ever in-app mobile game, Operation Pizza, starting June 1 to unlock additional rewards over the course of a month.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 1:30 AM.