What Next - Off-the-Record: Toy Story 5 Did NOT Make Mary Cry
Published: July 3, 2026
Duration: 10:31
WARNING: This episode spoils Toy Story 5.
Right on the heels of two new directors with two fresh new films, comes a five-installment franchise: Toy Story 5. But the consensus is split on this big screen screentime critique.
Guest: Sam Adams, Slate senior writer and editor.
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