Disney's 2024 D23 conference has bought us a handful of new film and series announcements featuring many of the usual suspects – a selection of recycled live-action remakes and a plague of nostalgia-bait film sequels. Among the ranks was a short teaser trailer for the upcoming Toy Story 5, but fans noticed a strange detail which suggests the new film isn't quite as fresh as Disney is letting on.
From its character design to its foolproof 12 principles of animation, Disney/Pixar has established itself as a pioneer in animated entertainment. That's perhaps why it comes as such a surprise that the studio would recycle old animated assets to promote the upcoming sequel for one of its most beloved film franchises.
