However, the previous “sequel” looked very different.

There is no denyingToy Story’s success since the saga began in 1995.

When the movie arrives, it should rectify a big mistake made by the franchise’s most recent project.

Custom Toy Story image of Woody and Buzz looking worried

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Although there were other factors, thisinaccessibility contributed toLightyear’s box office failure.

Lightyearwas marketed as the movie that Andy saw in 1995 that made Andy want a Buzz Lightyear action figure.

So,the spinoff is the first chronological entry into theToy Storytimeline, which technically makes it a prequel.

Woody and his friends looking at Bonnie on her tablet in the Toy Story 5 teaser

Toy Story 5 is the fifth entry in the Toy Story movie franchise by Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios.

Unfortunately, makingLightyearwasthe wrong move.

AlthoughToy Storyis incredibly successful, it’s not a particularly complex narrative.

Chris Evans replaced Allen as the voice of the Space Ranger, which made very little sense.

Buzz Lightyear sadly talking to Woody in Toy Story 4

Pixar either didn’t factor this in or thought it wouldn’t matter.

Either way, it was a huge misstep.

In fact,Allen’s comeback feels like an admission of guilt on Pixar’s behalf.

Buzz and Woody talking in Toy Story: That Time Forgot

The other four movies that have been released essentially all have perfect ratings.

The first twoToy Storyfilms have 100%, and the second two aren’t far off that score.

Although this seems like a bad thing, it could be viewed in a positive light too.

Headshot Of Tom Hanks In The Los Angeles World Premiere Of Apple TV+ Series ‘Masters Of The Air’

Despite being the “first"Toy Storymovie,Lightyeardoesn’t tie into the others in any notable way.

Headshot Of Tim Allen

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