Did Disney think we wouldn't notice these rehashed Toy Story Apple Watch animations?

Disney/Pixar Toy Story 5 teaser
(Image credit: Disney/Pixar)

Disney's 2024 D23 conference has bought us a handful of new film and series announcements featuring many of the usual suspects – a selection of recycled live-action remakes and a plague of nostalgia-bait film sequels. Among the ranks was a short teaser trailer for the upcoming Toy Story 5, but fans noticed a strange detail which suggests the new film isn't quite as fresh as Disney is letting on.

From its character design to its foolproof 12 principles of animation, Disney/Pixar has established itself as a pioneer in animated entertainment. That's perhaps why it comes as such a surprise that the studio would recycle old animated assets to promote the upcoming sequel for one of its most beloved film franchises.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s Day in the Life series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). 

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