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Natalie Kirby, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Psychology, Université de Montréal

In Toy Story 5, it’s tech versus toys — something families are grappling with

The Toy Story franchise is well-loved globally. One reason for its popularity is the core themes of joy and connection through play that resonate with children and grown-ups.

In the past four films, Toy Story has explored themes of friendship, overcoming challenges and navigating what it means to mature. While these themes remain central in the fifth instalment, the movie also tackles the pertinent issue of children’s technology use, which includes tablets, phones, computers and televisions.

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