Pixar, renowned for its recurring trends, Easter eggs, and internal references, is poised to restore a significant tradition with the upcoming release of *Toy Story 5*. This highly anticipated film is expected to be a major success for the studio, particularly following the box office triumphs of *Inside Out 2* in 2024, and preceding 2025's *Elio* and 2026's *Hoppers*. Given the franchise's history, exemplified by *Toy Story 4* grossing $1.074 billion against a $200 million budget, *Toy Story 5* is anticipated to be another blockbuster. The film is set to bring back beloved cast members, including Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, with fans eagerly awaiting confirmation on another pivotal return.

A notable absence in recent Pixar films has been John Ratzenberger, a staple of the studio since its feature debut with *Toy Story*, where he voiced Hamm. Ratzenberger continued to be a consistent presence, reprising his role as Hamm in every *Toy Story* sequel and notably having a cameo in every single Pixar movie for an extended period, earning him the reputation of Pixar's