Highlights
- Toy Story 5 is officially in development at Disney, thanks to the massive success of Toy Story 4, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
- Despite some discontent from fans, there are rumors that Andy might return in Toy Story 5, tapping into nostalgia and appealing to older viewers.
- As the franchise continues, there is a possibility of bringing back classic characters like Sid, the only character to know that toys are alive, adding an exciting twist to the story.
Toy Story 5 has officially been announced, and is in active development at Disney, with Woody and Buzz expected to return alongside their fellow toy counterparts in the franchise. Toy Story 4 was released in 2019, and appeared to wrap up the stories of its primary characters. It would've been a perfect way for the long-running franchise to go out in style. However, money talks in Hollywood, and the most recent sequel grossed $1.073 billion worldwide, making it hard for Disney not to continue with the highly profitable franchise.
Rumors have been circulating about the possible return of Andy in Toy Story 5, which has caused some discontent with some of the fan base, who were satisfied that his story had been wrapped up in the third movie. But, Disney will be keen to capitalize on the nostalgia of older fans, by bringing back a number of iconic characters in Pixar's biggest hit, and Andy could well be one of them. There are also many other characters who could be re-introduced into the franchise to boost fans' interest in the upcoming Toy Story 5. Regardless of if the next movie is unnecessary or not, there are certain avenues Disney could go down to justify another entry in Woody and Buzz's long-running saga.
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Toy Story 5 has been announced
Despite Toy Story 5 being officially announced, there is no release date yet for the upcoming animated sequel, so fans must anxiously wait for more details on the return of their favorite characters. Andy bid farewell to the series in Toy Story 3's saddest story, passing his beloved toys over to Bonnie, to continue the franchise in Toy Story 4, which she did, alongside a slew of new characters, including the immensely popular Forky.
There have been some classic characters to feature in the series ever since it first graced cinema screens in 1995. Some of those that featured earlier on in the series, and haven't returned which opens up the possibility for the series to explore its roots in Toy Story 5.
Bringing old favorites back is something long-running franchises have been doing for years, so why stop the habit of a lifetime, and bring back some of the less featured characters in Toy Story. There is one character in particular that would be welcomed back with open arms in Toy Story 5.
Toy Story 5 should bring back Sid
A key component in order for Toy Story 5 to succeed, has to be the presence of a strong story to justify bringing back a franchise that appeared to ride off into the sunset four years ago. Of course, audiences will probably return regardless of how strong the story is, but the franchise faces tainting its legacy if it comes back with a weak story. There are rumors circulating that Toy Story 5 might see the return of Sid as the primary antagonist. The inclusion of this character would prove very popular with fans, as he hasn't been seen properly since the very first movie. It could be time to revisit one of the best villains the franchise has ever seen in the next sequel.
Sid is the only character in the Toy Story franchise to know that toys are alive, and it would be interesting to see what he did with that information in the years since the first movie. Could his insistence on toys being real have led him to not be believed by people, and on the brink of insanity? This is a strong possibility, and would definitely motivate him to take his revenge on the toys in Toy Story 5. In Toy Story 3, there was an interesting Easter egg that pointed towards Sid's possible fate, when a trash collector turned up wearing Sid's classic skull t-shirt, But what has happened to Sid since this moment?
It's never good for mysteries to be left unsolved in big franchises, so the announcement of Toy Story 5 has re-ignited the possibility of one of the biggest unanswered questions in the franchise to reach a satisfying resolution. Could Sid have been plotting an elaborate plan to bring the toys down ever since he met them in the first movie? Villains in the sequels have largely been fellow toys, and it's getting a bit predictable now, so Toy Story 5 should definitely change the format and bring back Sid for one final showdown with the toys.
Fans can't deal with yet another toy abandoned by their owners in Toy Story 5, so if the movie includes Sid's return, it could be a very positive step forward for the franchise, as it risks the wrath of many who consider this new movie a step too far. A human villain like Sid could result in a positive return for the near thirty-year-old series.