Los Angeles, en.SERU.co.id — Toy Story 5 received a warm welcome from critics and guests at its world premiere in Los Angeles on Tuesday night (9/6/2026). Directed by Andrew Stanton, early reactions call it a solid return to form for Pixar. The film blends the franchise’s signature humor and heart with a timely story about toys facing off against modern technology, and many say it stands comfortably alongside the earlier films after more than 30 years.
What Reactions Are Saying:
- Scott Menzel: “Ranks right alongside the first three films… Emotional, hilarious, and genuinely moving. May very well end up being one of the best films of 2026.” He also called it “a wonderfully heartfelt return to form for Pixar Animation Studios.”
- Jazz Tangacay (Variety): “Toy Story 5 is a magical and pure perfection… It’s emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way. Jessie finally gets the story she deserves!”
- Meredith Loftus (Collider): “Hit me in places I was unprepared for… deeply profound, moving story… I put it up there with Toy Story 2 & 3. It’s that excellent!”
- Daniel Baptista (The Movie Podcast) described the screening as a “generation-defining experience” and a “meaningful, moving, and masterful must-see movie.”
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Tom Hanks, who voices Woody, had previously mentioned that one scene in the film is “one of the most heartbreaking scenes I’ve ever seen in any of the Toy Story movies,” highlighting the emotional weight of how gadgets affect kids.
Toy Story 5 hits theaters on June 19, 2026. While full reviews are still under embargo, early buzz points to strong scores, likely in the 90%+ range on Rotten Tomatoes.
*(Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and verified critic posts on X)
