Aging Woody Leads Toy Story 5 Through a Tech-Tangled Era

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 centers Woody’s aging, including a balding reveal and retirement vibe, while Bonnie’s tech-forward world introduces Lilypad — not a villain but the next phase in play that tests the toys’ relationship with devices. The film also shifts focus to Jessie, adds Blaze and a high-tech Buzz, features Conan O’Brien as Smarty Pants, and brings back Randy Newman for the score, all while exploring the balance between imagination and gadgets and affirming that the film’s artistry remains human-driven rather than AI-made.