# Toy Story 5 is a surprisingly thoughtful critique of technology

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/toy-story-5-is-a-surprisingly-thoughtful-critique-of-technology/
- Published: 2026-06-21T09:15:00-05:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Screenshot from the video: Toy Story 5 | Final Trailer | Get Tickets Now – Pixar. Article by Devindra Hardawar. Engadget – June 19, 2026. After five films, digital technology has finally arrived in the cloth-and-plastic world of Toy Story. But the film, directed by franchise veteran Andrew Stanton and McKenna Grace, mostly avoids the easy trope of making technology inherently bad. Instead, it’s a disruptive force that can be either helpful or harmful, depending on how it’s used. The film makes the case that parents need to take a hands-on approach to help kids manage their gadgets, especially when it comes to managing screen time or dealing with bullying. […] Click here to view original web page at www.engadget.com Video: Toy Story 5 | Final Trailer | Get Tickets Now – Pixar Related articles: ‘Toy Story 5’ heads for $$71m debut as ‘Disclosure Day’, ‘Obsession’ continue strong box office runs – The Express Tribune ‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker’s Next Film Finds a New Home – Gizmodo Toy Story 5 Shatters Box Office Debut Record For The Franchise – ScreenRant Obsession Interview: Jeff Barker On His Son’s Viral Horror Hit – The Movie Blog The Truth Is Right Here: Disclosure Day and the Down-to-Earth Faith of Steven Spielberg – Alternate Ending Curated by John Wysocki Chief Technical Officer See Full Bio