‘Toy Story 5’ Hits The Board, But Far From The Bullseye
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- Hollywood & Entertainment‘Toy Story 5’ Hits The Board, But Far From The Bullseye By Laura Sirikul,
- So when Toy Story 5 was announced back in 2023, the questions returned: Do we need another Toy Story film?
- She doesn’t know how to interact with other kids and hides away when they approach her, despite desperately wanting to make friends.
Hollywood & Entertainment‘Toy Story 5’ Hits The Board, But Far From The Bullseye By Laura Sirikul,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow Author Jun 19, 2026, 08:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.(L-R): Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, and Woody in Disney and Pixar's TOY STORY 5. Photo courtesy of Pixar. © 2026 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.PixarWhen Toy Story 3 was released in 2010, it felt like the perfect way to end the franchise. Andy’s beloved toys found a new home with Bonnie, where they could be appreciated and played with. It had an emotional story arc for every character and a lesson in growing up and letting go. So when Toy Story 4 (2019) was announced, people questioned where they could go from here. But they figured it out, giving Woody (Tom Hanks) the perfect send-off into the sunset, helping him find his new purpose in life.
So when Toy Story 5 was announced back in 2023, the questions returned: Do we need another Toy Story film? Can you do one without Woody? What other lessons are there to teach? With Toy Story 5, technology is introduced into the toy chest, raising concerns about how these toys could remain relevant as the age of technology begins to take over – not just toys – the world.