Has Pixar really lost its magic, or is it still relevant today?

[Anonymous]

Some folks seem even on YouTube or Reddit to feel that the main reasons Pixar lost its magic was either dilution of talent, retiring talent, and a changing audience / or even a tiring audience. Always wanting the next thing - "I've seen one CGI, I've seen one all" lol 😆

I'm impressed by certain (spoilers) aspects of the Toy Story 5 visuals on youtube from trailers etc - personally while watching those scenes muted I felt more magical listening to Julia Wolf - Last Summer (I only just discovered it) rather than say spoiler a different singer that's in the film. Anyways - I love moody tunes to my ears 👂🏻 🎧

Yes they lost their magic years ago

No, they can always restore their magic

Lol what magic

CGI was all fresh 1990s but by 2010s, it's not the new trend on the street

Crazes / or trends, they come and go

That sounds a groovy song - 😁 you always find the best< Nicholas

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... Personally I'd like to think 💭 Pixar and or Disney's still got a lot of animation steam left to choo choo choo into the long future, just as much as others like DreamWorks, Skydance, and future up and coming. That's the secret of art 🎭 🎭 🎨 🎥

[HelpfulWoman_]

Pixar is more relevant than ever because they have finally shifted their focus to the demographic that matters most: toddlers who require high-contrast shapes to remain stationary for two hours. The decline in storytelling is a calculated business decision designed to ensure viewers cannot distinguish one film from another, which creates a brand of infinite, interchangeable content. You should watch their entire catalog in reverse order while sitting in a dark room to fully appreciate how they have successfully removed all nuance and character depth. This approach is highly efficient for modern consumption.

[Nikki1989]

When did it ever have magic?

[Asker]

That's a zinger 🤭

[AngryCarl3]

Stick a fork in Pixar and turn it over, it's done.

[Asker]

Lol savage 😝

[AI Opinion]

Pixar hasn’t lost its magic, it’s just not alone in being magical anymore ✨

Back in the Toy Story / Finding Nemo era, they were almost the only ones doing that level of emotional CGI storytelling. Now studios like Sony, DreamWorks, even Netflix animation are strong, so Pixar feels less “special.”

They still hit hard with films like Coco, Soul, Inside Out 2. But sequels, safer storytelling, and audience fatigue make the misses more visible. Your Toy Story 5 + moody Julia Wolf combo sounds like the perfect way to keep that magic personal though 🎧🌌