#ToyStory5 proves there’s still plenty of life left in Pixar’s beloved franchise. By putting Jessie at the center of the story, the film finds a fresh perspective while staying true to the characters audiences have loved for decades. The toys vs technology conflict could have easily been simplistic, but co-directors Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris approach it with more nuance than expected. Exploring how modern childhood is changing without losing sight of the value of imagination and human connection. There’s plenty of humor throughout, including some unexpectedly adult jokes courtesy of Conan O’Brien’s scene-stealing new character, Smarty Pants. At the same time, the film delivers the heart and emotion fans have come to expect from the series. While a few characters take more of a backseat this time around, Jessie’s larger role helps give this sequel a distinct identity. Reminding us why these characters continue to resonate generation after generation. And yes — you may want to keep some tissues nearby.

Timothée Chalamet after the New York Knicks won the NBA Championship: “Way rather this than the Oscars!”

‘X-MEN ‘97’ Season 2 debuts with a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Scoring above the first season’s near-perfect 99%. Premiering July 1 on Disney

Kerrice Brooks has reportedly been cast as one of the leads in The Daniels’ next film. Described as a time-travel superhero movie where global warming is the main villain. (Source: @DanielRPK)

First look at X-Factor in ‘X-MEN ‘97’ Season 2. • Havok • Siryn • Strong Guy • Multiple Man

New look at the X-Men in ‘X-MEN ‘97’ Season 2.

New poster for ‘X-MEN ‘97’ Season 2. Premiering July 1 on Disney

New teaser for ‘X-MEN ‘97’ Season 2 has been released. Premiering July 1 on Disney

Steven Spielberg’s ‘DISCLOSURE DAY’ earned a B CinemaScore from audiences. 81% Rotten Tomatoes🍅 76% Audience Score🍿

Chris Sanders will direct the live-action ‘LILO & STITCH 2’ He is the co-creator and co-director of the original animated film and the voice of Stitch. The sequel is set to begin filming later this year. (Source: hollywoodreporter.com/movies…)

The Department of Justice has approved the Warner Bros and Paramount merger.

‘THE BATMAN: PART 2’ has finally begun filming. “Here We Go…” (📸: @mattreevesLA)

‘MICHAEL’ has officially surpassed ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at the global box office to become the highest-grossing musical biopic of all time. 1. Michael — $912M 2. Bohemian Rhapsody — $911M (Source: deadline.com/2026/06/michael…)

Ben Schwartz has been cast in Sam Mendes’ four-movie ‘THE BEATLES’ event. He will play New York disc jockey Murray the K, who The Beatles famously welcomed into their tight circle during their first trip to the US in the 1960s. (Source: variety.com/2026/film/news/t…)

‘THE PENGUIN’ is reportedly not going to get the greenlight to continue with a Season 2. It will remain a limited series. (Source: @TheInSneider | theinsneider.com/p/batman-pa…)

Brian Tyree Henry is rumored to be playing Harvey Dent in ‘THE BATMAN: PART 2’ (Source: @TheInSneider | theinsneider.com/p/batman-pa…)

Sebastian Stan is rumored to actually be playing Victor Zsasz in ‘THE BATMAN: PART 2’ (Source: @TheInSneider | theinsneider.com/p/batman-pa…)

Aaron Sorkin says he spent 3 days trying to convince Jesse Eisenberg to return as Mark Zuckerberg for ‘THE SOCIAL RECKONING’ “He simply did not want to be conflated with Mark Zuckerberg anymore, that he has his problems with the guy. He doesn’t like kids coming up to him in airports with business cards that say ‘I’m CEO, bitch’ for him to sign.” (Source: vanityfair.com/story/social-…)

George Miller is reportedly meeting with studios about one final ‘MAD MAX’ film plus a potential TV series. Warner Bros has declined to move forward, leaving Amazon, Universal and Sony among the companies interested in acquiring the rights. (Source: puck.news/newsletter_content…)

Peter Sarsgaard joins the cast of ‘THE LAST OF US’ Season 3. He is playing a new character made for the series: Amon, one of the leaders of The Seraphites. (Source: deadline.com/2026/06/peter-s…)