The National · 16 Jun 2026
Toy Story 5 review: The toys are back, but childhood itself is at risk
By Toy Story 5, the toys’ story has already been told. The first film, through Woody and Buzz, grappled with the fear of being replaced. The second, through Jessie, asked whether love is still worth choosing when it will inevitably end in loss. The third found grace in that loss, as Andy’s goodbye b
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The latest installment of Toy Story reflects on the existential risks of childhood and the inevitability of loss. As the toys return, the narrative questions the value of love and connection in a world where childhood innocence is threatened.
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