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Toy Story 5: Technology Villain Amid Screen Time Concerns

11/18/2025

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The Toy Story film will portray technology as a villain, highlighting screen-time concerns.
Pew Research finds 86% of parents prioritize managing their children's screen time.
Social media reactions praise the direction and announce a summer 2026 release.
Jan Plass, a New York University professor, supports the approach and expects focused discussions.
Erin O’Connor, a New York University professor, says LilyPad could help parents set boundaries.

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Story summary

The Toy Story film will portray technology as a villain, highlighting screen-time concerns.
Pew Research finds 86% of parents prioritize managing their children's screen time.
Social media reactions praise the direction and announce a summer 2026 release.
Jan Plass, a New York University professor, supports the approach and expects focused discussions.
Erin O’Connor, a New York University professor, says LilyPad could help parents set boundaries.