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Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

Pete Docter says the film explores how high-tech devices are changing the way children play, with Jessie leading the toys’ response.

  • In Toy Story 5, now in theaters, Jessie and Bullseye confront the rise of high-tech gadgets, forcing the classic toys to find new purpose in a changing world.
  • Rather than casting technology as a villain, the film explores the complex relationship between toys and modern devices, with co-director Kenna Harris noting the goal was to represent this connection.
  • Using Jessie as the heroine gives filmmakers more time to concentrate on character development, according to Pixar, as the story addresses the divide between traditional play and extended screen time.
  • As technology has evolved, Harris stated the production accomplishes what the original could not, allowing for more nuanced storytelling that shows how toys can adapt to help children.
  • Reflecting on the franchise's journey since 1995, the film bridges the gap between classic characters and the modern reality of digital play, providing fresh perspective on imagination's enduring value.
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Change agents: ’Toy Story 5’ addresses electronic device threats

Viewing “devices” as the enemy, the toys must figure out how to reconnect with the girl who tossed them aside for a “Lilypad,” an adolescent-friendly screen.

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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Friday, June 26, 2026.
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