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Toy Story 5 contains delicious touches

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18.06.2026

Toy Story 5 – do we need it? One worries for the narrative integrity of characters when an IP is thrashed to death like this. The latest ​installment, however, does address one of the most pressing dilemmas of modern childhood (screen time) and whether it will be the end of toys. (‘Extinction… Not again!’ cries Rex, the dinosaur.)

So it is timely, with some delicious touches – Woody now has a bald spot. And while it isn’t as entertaining as the first three and stumbles at the finishing line, it may be better than the fourth, with its horrible doll Gabby Gabby. In other words, I’d advise you to steer clear of the “it should have stopped at three” crowd on Reddit, as they seem highly aggressive and is this really the hill you want to die on?

This one is........

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