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“Toy Story 5” can’t conquer tech
The Disney-Pixar sequel contends with the iPad kid, but refuses to disparage devices in a critical moment
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The 74
· Jul 7, 2026
How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate
How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate
Interaksyon
· Jun 22, 2026
Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality
Tech takes over? A neighborhood once filled with children’s noise and giggling now echoes with the blips and dings of screens. This is what Jessie and the gang aim to bring back, the joy of playtime, in the latest Pixar movie, “Toy Story 5,” which was released on June 17 in local cinemas. The animated [] The post Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality appeared first on Interaksyon.
Polygon
· Jun 22, 2026
Toy Story 5’s haters are wrong about its anti-tech message
Toy Story 5's message of toys vs. tech isn't as simplistic or preachy as the trailers have made it seem
The Week
· Jun 25, 2026
Toy Story 5: ‘superb’ to look at but ‘feels a little generic’
Pixar’s latest instalment pits toys against technology
ABC7 New York
· Jul 7, 2026
Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film
Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.
Sada Elbalad
· Jun 22, 2026
"Toy Story 5" Scores Year’s Biggest Debut with $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record
Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie still got it.
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Related coverage for "“Toy Story 5” can’t conquer tech": The 74 — How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate. Interaksyon — Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality. Polygon — Toy Story 5’s haters are wrong about its anti-tech message. The Week — Toy Story 5: ‘superb’ to look at but ‘feels a little generic’ . ABC7 New York — Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film . Sada Elbalad — "Toy Story 5" Scores Year’s Biggest Debut with $160 Million, Shattering Franchise Opening Weekend Record