When the inaugural Toy Story film was released in 1995, Google was not yet in existence and Apple was nearing financial disaster. No one could foresee that more than 30 years later, Pixar would continue to produce Toy Story films, nor could anyone have anticipated that the newest addition to the series would feature Buzz Lightyear and a balding Woody facing off against a malevolent AI tablet named Lilypad.

Indeed, “Toy Story 5” pits classic toys like Mrs. Potato Head, Rex, and Slinky Dog against the looming menace of technology.

The preview reveals Bonnie, the young girl who received Andy’s toys when he departed for college in “Toy Story 2,” playing outdoors with her toys when an unexpected package containing the Lilypad tablet is delivered to her. She becomes utterly captivated by the tablet, failing to even glance away from the screen when her parents inform her that her screen time has ended.

In the “Toy Story 5” trailer, the Lilypad — or, Lily — is depicted as a malevolent antagonist. When Jessie questions the tablet regarding Bonnie’s health, Lily appears to ignore her, prompting the cowgirl to insist that the tablet pay attention.

“I’m always listening,” Lily ominously states, mimicking Jessie’s passionate speech with a robotic voice… and subsequently translates it into Spanish.

“Technology has invaded our home,” Jessie tells Woody. “I’m losing Bonnie to this gadget.”

Woody responds, “Toys are for enjoyment, but tech is for everything else.”

Will “Toy Story 5” tug at the emotions of young viewers and encourage them to reconsider the implications of excessive screen time? That could be unlikely. However, at the very least, it provides them with content that isn’t as dull as Cocomelon.