Toy Story 5 Proves Pixar Can Grow Its Universe

TL;DR
Slate’s Dana Stevens argues Toy Story 5 is a rare, purpose-driven sequel that uses humor and spectacle to ask what gives toys—and people—meaning in a digital age, introducing new characters while honoring legacy ones and showing that change can deepen a beloved universe.
- Toy Story 5 Takes On a Dark Subject—and Comes Away the Best Pixar Sequel in Years Slate Magazine
- ‘Toy Story 5’ Review: The Machines Have Come for the Children The New York Times
- Toy Story 5 is the year's most traumatic film - for parents BBC
- Toy Story 5 review – Pixar franchise needs new batteries The Guardian
- ‘Toy Story 5’ Collects a Playroom Full of Positive Reviews Animation Magazine
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