TMDb/Toy Story 5 Movie New voice for Combat Carl! Ernie Hudson steps into the role, originally voiced by his late friend Carl Weathers, in the upcoming Toy Story 5. April 1, 2026 AceShowbiz - Toy Story 5 is once again reuniting beloved characters from the previous installments, but a few roles have been recast due to unfortunate circumstances. One notable change involves the character Combat Carl, originally voiced by the late Carl Weathers. After Weathers passed away in 2024, the role was taken over by Ernie Hudson, who brings a fresh voice to the iconic action figure.