Best not to think about it

Rating: 2/10 (22 June 2019)

I find it best not to consider this film as part of, especially not the final chapter in, the overall Toy Story canon/story line. As a stand alone film it does some great things. If you don't consider everything the toy gang has been through then you won't be disappointed. If you want to see the whole gang, and all it's heart, involved in a hilarious, crazy adventure I went back and watched the straight to TV Toy Story of Terror. It takes place right after Toy Story 3 so it's all up to date, and you get to see the origins of a character in Toy Story 4 that some might not recognize. The DVD of Toy Story of Terror has great 'toons' too.
As far as this number 4 goes, the decisions made were indeed confusing. Just try to enjoy the new characters and animation and you'll enjoy it.