'Finding Nemo', 'WALL-E' director Andrew Stanton returns with 'Toy Story 5'

The Disney/Pixar animated film 〈Toy Story 5〉 is drawing attention as a film marking director Andrew Stanton's return.

Set to be released on June 17, 〈Toy Story 5〉 is directed by Andrew Stanton, who won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature twice for 〈Finding Nemo〉 and 〈WALL-E〉.

Co-directed by McKenna Harris, this project is generating excitement as Andrew Stanton's return to Pixar. He has not only directed some of Pixar's best-known films, such as 〈A Bug's Life〉 and 〈Finding Dory〉, but has also consistently contributed to the screenwriting of the existing 〈Toy Story〉 series and has been deeply involved in shaping the franchise's world.

Taking the helm of the series himself, Andrew Stanton said of the new film, "This story isn't simply about a conflict. It's about the reality that no one plays with toys anymore." Regarding the appearance of the smart tablet 'LilyPad,' which poses a threat to the toys in the film, he explained the project's intent: "Technology has changed everyone's lives. We're asking what that means for us and for children. We can't simply cast technology as the villain." He added, "I've always loved that this world can embrace time and change. Not everything can remain frozen," previewing a narrative that reflects contemporary social changes.

The film 〈Toy Story 5〉 follows toys sidelined by electronic devices as they band together again. Jessie (Joan Cusack) asks Woody (Tom Hanks), who had gone off on his own, for help, and familiar toys like Buzz (Tim Allen) join them on an unpredictable journey. Greta Lee also joins the cast in a new voice role.

〈Toy Story 5〉, which will portray the changing times through the eyes of Pixar maestro Andrew Stanton, opens in theaters nationwide on June 17.