Toy Story 5 Team Responds to Tarantino's Refusal to Watch Beyond Toy Story 3
Toy Story 5 premiered in Los Angeles, but filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has publicly stated he will not watch it, having declared Toy Story 3's ending "perfect" and said he was done with the franchise. The film's cast and creative team, including director Andrew Stanton and Pixar chief creative officer Pete Docter, responded to Tarantino's stance during premiere interviews. Their responses highlight confidence in the film's quality and the new story centered on Bonnie rather than Andy.
Toy Story 5 premiered in Los Angeles on Tuesday night with expectations of critical and commercial success. However, the film faces skepticism from one prominent filmmaker: Quentin Tarantino, who has repeatedly stated in recent interviews that he considers Toy Story 3 a perfect ending and has no interest in watching sequels. During a 2024 appearance on Bill Maher's show, Tarantino said, "You literally ended the story as perfect as you could, so no, I don't care if it's good. I'm done." In response, members of the Toy Story 5 team offered various pitches to win over Tarantino and similar viewers. Actor Tony Hale, who voices Forky, suggested Tarantino should trust Pixar's track record. Director Andrew Stanton noted that while Tarantino can end his experience with Andy's story in Toy Story 3, the new film explores "another trilogy with Bonnie." Pixar president Jim Morris expressed confidence that Tarantino "wouldn't be disappointed if he took a peek at this one." The film centers on an existential threat to the toys when Bonnie receives a tablet and shifts her attention to screens rather than play.
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Quentin Tarantino Said He Wouldn’t Watch Past ‘Toy Story 3’ After Film’s “Perfect” Ending. ‘Toy Story 5’ Team Gives Pitch For Continuing the Franchise
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