Toy Story 5 First Reactions
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Toy Story 5 premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, receiving early social media reactions praising it as another emotional classic from Pixar.
- The film addresses contemporary issues, focusing on children's addiction to tablet devices, with the plot revolving around Bonnie and her new "Lilypad" tablet that threatens playtime.
- The voice cast features returning characters like Buzz, Woody, and Jessie, alongside new voices including Greta Lee as Lilypad and a star-studded ensemble including Conan O’Brien, Tony Hale, Scarlett Spears, and Keanu Reeves.
- Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, marking his first time directing a Toy Story film, with McKenna Harris co-directing and co-writing based on Stanton’s story.
- Official critic reviews are embargoed until June 16, but early audience reactions suggest the film continues Pixar's tradition of heartfelt storytelling.