Family slate checklist

Family entertainment isn’t “soft”—it must negotiate taste gaps without condescension. Sequels inherit affection but still owe coherent arcs.

• Toy Story 5 enters with toy-vs-tech anxieties suited to modern households.
• Zootopia 2 expands allegory—risky when metaphors age unevenly.
• Moana (live-action) challenges adaptation fidelity versus cinematic necessity.