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Despite upcoming projects like Inside Out 2, set to release in June 2024, expectations for blockbuster success are tempered by recent performance trends. The trailer for Inside Out 2 has achieved record views, signaling some lingering enthusiasm, yet whether this will translate into box office glory remains uncertain.
Toy Story 5 is slated for 2026, but industry observers doubt it will recapture the magic of its predecessors if the studio continues on its current creative trajectory. There is widespread concern that the new leadership's focus on safe, recycled IPs may only further diminish Pixar’s innovative spirit.