'Toy Story 5': Is Disney/Pixar just lazy or simply good business plan?

Promotional poster for Toy Story 5, a 2026 American animated adventure comedy-drama.

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The animator side of me was having a great time with this film, studying every detail in every frame. The normal film fan in me was thinking sweet, sweet nostalgia, what a powerful drug, and the film critic immediately recognised Toy Story 2 and could not help but wonder, is Disney Pixar just lazy, or is this just good business?

Pixar’s Toy Story has always been dependable, both creatively and financially. It is one of those rare franchises that has consistently delivered stories we adored as children and appreciated as adults, making a lot of money at the same time.

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