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Tom Hanks Says Disney Could Use AI to Recreate Woody’s Voice for ‘Toy Story 6’ and Beyond if He Doesn’t Return: ‘It’s a Scary Thought’

Tom Hanks raises ethical concerns over AI voice replication in *Toy Story*’s future—even as Disney hints at possible workarounds.

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📍 Where it landed

The comments followed discussions about the franchise’s future, including speculation on *Toy Story 6*, but no further updates on his involvement or Disney’s plans were reported. The story quieted without a definitive resolution on whether AI voice technology would be used or how the franchise would proceed.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

In interviews with multiple outlets, Hanks emphasized that any new installment would need a compelling narrative justification, calling the prospect of AI voice recreation a 'scary thought.' Coverage from *Variety*, *Entertainment Weekly*, *IGN*, *ScreenRant*, and *IMDb* highlights Hanks’ cautious optimism, framing his comments as both a creative caution and an acknowledgment of Disney’s technical capabilities. The outlets also summarize existing details about *Toy Story 6*, though no concrete plot or release date has been confirmed.

What to watch next: Whether Disney will pursue AI voice technology for the franchise remains unclear, but Hanks’ stance could influence future creative decisions. Updates may emerge as Pixar and Disney clarify their approach to sequels and voice acting in animated films.

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Questions people are asking

Has *Toy Story 6* been officially announced?

No. Coverage from outlets like *IMDb* and *Variety* notes speculation and rumors about a *Toy Story 6*, but no official confirmation or release date has been provided.

Did Tom Hanks explicitly reject the idea of AI voice replication?

No. Hanks described it as a 'scary thought' and stated that any new film would need a 'worthwhile' idea, but he did not outright rule out future involvement or AI use.

Are there details about the plot of *Toy Story 6*?

Coverage does not yet specify any plot details for *Toy Story 6*. Existing reports focus on Hanks’ comments and broader franchise speculation.

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