Toy Story 5 critiques tech‑obsessed toys with new Lilypad tablet

The fifth instalment of Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has earned about $300 million globally within its first week and introduces a frog‑shaped tablet called Lilypad. In the film, the toys led by Jessie must contend with the tablet’s appeal to their owner, Bonnie, as it threatens to replace imaginative play and even endangers the toys’ existence. Reviewers note that the movie uses the Lilypad device to comment on children’s screen‑time habits, portraying how gadgets can undermine real‑world bonding and create pressure to fit in. Critics praised the film’s blend of humor and emotional depth, saying it successfully weaves a timely lesson about technology without being preachy, while still delivering the classic Toy Story charm.