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'Toy Story 5' is 'Verified Hot' by Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes Despite Lowest Critical Score in Franchise
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Key Points:
- Toy Story 5 premiered on June 19 and has received a 94% critic score and a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, earning the "Verified Hot" distinction from verified viewers.
- Despite strong positive reviews, Toy Story 5 holds the lowest critic rating among the mainline Toy Story films, with previous installments scoring between 97% and 100%.
- The film's story focuses on the impact of technology on playtime, introducing a new character, Lilypad, a tablet device voiced by Greta Lee, alongside returning characters like Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
- Toy Story 5 achieved the highest-grossing preview period for any movie so far this year, indicating strong audience interest despite some critical questions about revisiting the franchise.
- The film features voice performances from original cast members including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Tony Hale, and newcomer Conan O’Brien.
