Most would agree that
Toy Story 3 was the perfect ending for the franchise. But whether we like it or not, we're about to go on another adventure with Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang when
Toy Story 4 hits theaters next month. Will this be the final goodbye?
While Pixar producer Mark Nielsen previously revealed that the
studio is moving away from sequels after
Toy Story 4, he seemingly left the door open for another
Toy Story down the line should the opportunity present itself. During a recent Pixar press day for Toy Story 4, Nielsen was asked about future Toy Story movies.
“Every film we make, we treat it like it’s the first and the last film we’re ever going to make. So you force yourself to make it hold up. You don’t get in over your skis. Whether there’s another one? I don’t know. If there is, it’s tomorrow’s problem.”
The fact that he didn't say this is the last one suggests there could be more stories to tell. He added, however, that Pixar doesn't just make sequels for the sake of making sequels. As was the case with
Toy Story 4, there needs to be a reason.
“We are our own toughest critics,” Nielsen said.
“We love these characters more than anyone. We don’t want to mess anything up."
Of course, it's also possible that Pixar continue the
Toy Story franchise without its current stars. We'll have to wait and see how this latest chapter unfolds.
Toy Story 4 arrives in theaters on June 21, 2019. As
previously reported, it will be the last sequel from Pixar for quite a while.