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Updated · TheWrap · Jun 9
Hanks, Allen Confirm Return for Toy Story 5 as Pixar Sets June 19 Release
Updated
Updated · TheWrap · Jun 9

Hanks, Allen Confirm Return for Toy Story 5 as Pixar Sets June 19 Release

3 articles · Updated · TheWrap · Jun 9

Summary

  • Tom Hanks said he and Tim Allen agreed to return for “Toy Story 5” only after director Andrew Stanton pitched a new story they believed could match the first four films.
  • Stanton, given broad freedom at Pixar, came back saying he had another “Toy Story” movie, prompting Hanks and Allen to compare notes before signing on.
  • The fifth film follows Woody, Buzz and the other toys as Bonnie’s attention shifts to a tablet, threatening their place in her life.
  • Hanks, reflecting on the franchise 31 years after the 1995 original, said the actors still treat each sequel cautiously because they do not want a weaker entry.

Insights

After two perfect endings, can 'Toy Story 5' justify its existence without relying solely on nostalgia for its success?
As 'Toy Story 5' tackles screen time, can a movie franchise itself escape being part of the problem it critiques?