what to – This weekend’s entertainment slate leans into uneasy tech and darker myths: “Toy Story 5” puts a tablet called Lilypad at the center of a toy gang showdown, while Hugh Jackman turns Robin Hood into a grim, decades-long killing story in “The Death of Robin Hood
When the toy gang finds itself losing ground to a tablet, it doesn’t just change the playtime—“Toy Story 5” turns the screen into a rival. It’s the kind of fight that makes parents reach for their kids’ iPads with side-eye, and this weekend’s theater slate is built around that same sense of unease.
In “Toy Story 5. ” Tom Hanks returns as Woody and Tim Allen returns as Buzz Lightyear. with the old-school favorites facing off against technology. The new opponent has a name: Bonnie’s parents get her a tablet called Lilypad. voiced by Greta Lee. when no one wants to play with her. Lilypad then becomes an “existential threat” to Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the toy gang. Jessie—voiced by Joan Cusack—ends up stepping into the franchise spotlight. and the story emphasizes children. tech. and friendship. alongside the importance of in-person interaction. The movie also features Conan O’Brien as a potty-training toy.
Also drawing crowds this holiday weekend is “The Death of Robin Hood. ” where Hugh Jackman takes on a legend—but not the one people usually expect. Instead of heroic feats. the film offers a very dark tale about an outlaw who. for decades. spent time “killing folks for the thrill of it.” In an interview with Jackman. he says the experience left him “close to pulling the plug. ” and adds. “I’m still getting mud out of places that I don’t want to tell you about.”.
For anyone who’s leaning into the couch rather than the cinema. Netflix’s newest Harlan Coben adaptation is already streaming: “I’ll Find You. ” with Sam Worthington starring as a man wrongly convicted for the brutal murder of his 3-year-old son. The premise turns on a question that never lets go—his son might actually be alive. TV critic Kelly Lawler’s review describes the series as deeply upsetting. but also “a fast-moving story that grabs you with tentacles of twists and turns.”.
Lawler also compiled a list of the best shows of 2026 so far. with standouts including “Margo’s Got Money Troubles. ” “Beef. ” “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins. ” and “The Pitt.” The roundup comes with a specific nudge for those who missed last week’s picks. referencing a separate list of top movies of 2026.
If you want more to add to the weekend feed beyond the big three. the recommendation list also includes Zoey Deutch in the rom-com “Voicemails for Isabelle” and Taye Diggs in the psychological thriller “Stepfather.” And if you’re looking for something beyond standard viewing. there’s an invitation to check out “Spider-Man TODAY. ” an exclusive new digital comic book on the USA TODAY PLAY app—created through a partnership with Marvel Comics and described as offering a treasure trove of 1. 000 cool Marvel issues.
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So is Bonnie like evil now or what? I feel like that tablet is gonna end up controlling the toys lol.
I didn’t even know Toy Story 5 was a thing but if there’s a tablet named Lilypad then yeah, parents are already stressed. Why can’t they just do space adventures again.
“Mud out of places” sounds like they made Robin Hood kinda… adult? Like this is gonna be a horror thing? I mean Robin Hood killing people for decades?? That’s not the vibe I remember from school.
Toy Story having a potty-training toy with Conan O’Brien is the only part I care about. Also the article says “darker myths” but then it’s still Disney?? Like is it teaching kids about friendship or just warning us to throw away iPads??