In a world of studios making unnecessary sequels and live-action remakes, Toy story 5 certainly makes the list for Pixar trying to extend the life of its flagship franchise. While Toy Story introduced children everywhere to a world where toys could walk, talk and forge bonds of friendship, Toy story 2 yielded a more emotional sequel, highlighting a different side of being a toy and the concept of the lost or abandoned toy. Years later, Woody, Buzz and the gang returned for Toy Story 3 in a sequel that acknowledged how audiences had grown up doing the same thing with Andy. As Andy became a teenager about to enter college, he gained insight into his outgrowing play with his toys years ago and the question of what comes next.
Toy Story 3 delivered an impactful, solid and emotional conclusion to the franchise. Andy rode away from childhood toys to his future, leaving his past with a child who still loved to play, which also ensured that his toys got a happy new home with someone who would play with them. although Toy story 4 was unnecessary given its predecessor's perfect ending, the fourth episode still created an epilogue-esque feel as Woody parted ways with Bonnie for a new life with Bo Peep and understood the other value of being a lost toy, leading her to many can make more children happy. Toy story 5besides potentially ruining another decent finish, it's unnecessary for the franchise as a whole.
10 Lightyear fails as a spin-off
Light year explained what Andy's favorite movie was in Toy Story and why Andy loved Buzz Lightyear so much. But sadly, the movie never quite lived up to fans' love for the original franchise. Whether it's casting Chris Evans as the titular character instead of keeping Tim Allen, or the movie itself didn't have the same charm as the other movies, Light year never achieved success Toy Story had a franchise. Granted, no one seemed to have asked for a Buzz Lightyear origin story either, so that may have had something to do with the lack of the usual Pixar success.
9 Woody's story feels complete
Woody's arc and character development is straightforward in the four Toy Story movies. Woody's animosity towards Buzz eventually turns into friendship, while Woody has a strong love and loyalty for Andy and the rest of the toys. However, inside Toy Story 3when Woody is willing to move with his fellow toys to be with Bonnie instead of going to college with Andy, it shows that Woody understands that Andy has grown and that Woody has a new place.
However, when Woody reunites with Bo Peep, he realizes that there's a whole other world out there and that being a lost toy could mean something completely different than he always thought. Woody moving away from his old friends feels like the end of his story. Woody has learned that he doesn't need one child and that being a lost toy with Bo Peep means he can make hundreds of children and toys happy.
8 Buzz has accepted his role without Woody
Although Woody and Buzz were a dynamic duo for many years, at the end of Toy story 4, Buzz knows and accepts that without Woody he will have to remain the leader of the group. Granted, this wouldn't be the first time Buzz leads their group without Woody, but it's the first time the split is likely to be permanent. Buzz and Woody go their separate ways in a tragic conclusion that feels like a moment of growth for both. However, everyone offers Woody the best for his parting, and it's the kind of separation that feels that while Woody may be gone, Buzz will never forget him or their friendship.
7 Forky represents a new generation
While Forky shouldn't get a spin-off movie, his existence by being accidentally created by Bonnie and coached by Woody signifies the start of a new generation. Practically a baby, Forky comes to life and immediately feels the pull to join the trash can as his calling. This repeated prank leaves Woody in constant desperation to get him first. Forky's existence, followed by Woody's farewell, feels more like a way of saying that while the original hero has departed, the journey of new toys will always go on. However, perhaps it should be left off screen to show more as an implication.
6 Andy grew up
As nice as Bonnie is, Toy Story audiences grew up with Andy as the central human in the toy's life. They spent years with him, exploring different stories and trying to keep the secret of their own lives. When Andy grew up in Toy Story 3, it meant the end. It seemed like the perfect time to tell one last story and wrap up the series as a trilogy. Part of what made the original three films work so well was Woody's emotional attachment to Andy and his desire to stand by him. Andy's absence and how it results in how Bonnie treats Woody are noticeable in Toy story 4. While Andy was never the heart of the series on his own, many of Woody's emotional bonds and motivation stemmed from his loyalty to Andy.
5 Bonnie doesn't have the same connection
While Bonnie appears Toy Story 3, and Woody meets her first, the rest of the toys don't meet Bonnie until the end of the movie when Andy drops them off. Then the movie offers a little time jump that shows Woody pushed to the closet while Bonnie has grown to love all the other toys. Would Toy story 5 track the toys in Bonnie's house again? Fans weren't happy with how Bonnie had treated Woody, and since Bonnie tended to forget most of the other toys after making Forky, who quickly became the favorite, it was hard to say how well the toys had bonded with Bonnie or that she felt connected to them.
4 Toy Story 3 was about growing up
Toy Story 3 was a film about growing up, accepting the future and letting go of the past. Woody certainly experiences this as Andy prepares to leave for college. Everyone wonders if they get tossed, taken to college, or stored in the attic. However, none are a hopeful option for a group of toys that want to be played with again. Part of the pain of the movie is accepting that while they love Andy, he hasn't played with them in years. In the end, Andy plays with his toys one last time before driving off, signaling the end of his childhood.
3 Toy Story 4 delivered an epilogue
Toy story 4 comes across as an epilogue to answer what happened next. While it doesn't look great on everyone, it acts more as a way to provide a different ending to Woody, who had devoted his entire life to one child and could never quite shake what it meant to be Andy's plaything. Toy story 4 answered what happened to Bo Peep, offered a new perspective on lost toys, and still provided an ending for Buzz, seeing him take the leading role Woody always had.
2 The supporting characters never grow that much
While Woody and Buzz always get a lot of adventurous and emotional material, that's not always the case for their friends. Jessie's main movie is toy story 2, because it's one of the most emotionally devastating moments in a Toy Story movie. But after that, even though Jessie gets more development than many others, she still falls into a character playing a specific role. Outside of Woody and Buzz, the rest of the group are the main cooking buddies filling out the ensemble.
1 Pixar should focus on original stories instead
But perhaps one of the biggest reasons why Pixar should stop making a new one Toy Story film is because the studio thrives on making original films. While sequels are fun at times, they aren't always necessary when they make sense, and the constant making of sequels can anger audiences. However, a Pixar original film almost always manages to tell new stories with new characters. Unfortunately, too many studios focus on reboots or sequels instead of original content, while most people want original content instead of unnecessary sequels and remakes. As a result, Pixar audiences received Pixar's recent original stories better than Toy story 4 or Light yearboth of which were viewed by audiences as unnecessary additions to what should have been a finished trilogy.
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