It's not as resonant as Toy Story 3, which also featured small epilogue beats about the future of the toys.
A little Combat Carl who appeared earlier in the film, and was perpetually denied a high-five, runs onscreen and to get one from Duke. In a cute final touch, Duke is the one to jump up and down on the "I," eventually crushing it. RELATED: Toy Story 4's Tom Hanks Shares Photo From Final Recording Session This time, however, Duke replaces the signature animated lamp. After the credits are finished, the Pixar logo appears. It ties into the overall idea of finding something in the world that you love to do and doing it, even if it means moving on from what you know and love. This new relationship gives Forky a purpose, something everyone else in the film had been looking for. It's a sweet ending to the movie that actually follows through on the overarching theme. The final moments feature him introducing her to the world in a way similar to how Woody brought him up to speed on everything at the beginning of the film. Potato Head (Estelle Harris), Forky is immediately in love. Potato Head (the late Don Rickles) responded in the first film when he found out about Mrs. She then introduces the toys to Knifey, a female equivalent of Forky. Jessie has fully embraced her role as the new sheriff, and even accompanies Bonnie to her first day in the first grade. Meanwhile, the other toys return to a comfortable life at Bonnie's house the film even jumps ahead a year. He even delivers a distinctly Keanu Reeves line: "Whoa." KNIFEY Duke leaves the story seemingly believing they could actually do that. The imagined spot even has them growing to giant size and breathing fire as they chase down the carnival worker. The two go off on one of their over-the-top tangents, outlining a scenario in which the pair turns on the carnival game attendant. RELATED: Toy Story 4 Is A Charming (If Unnecessary) Franchise FarewellĪs they celebrate, Duke gets an extended scene with Ducky and Bunny. Woody and the others help rig the game so the kids always win, allowing each toy to find a home. They're depicted exploring the carnival, helping toys that are stuck in the unwinnable sideshow games. He remains with Bo, her sheep, Canadian stuntman figure Duke Caboom (Keanu Reeves), carnival toys Ducky (Keegan-Michael Key) and Bunny (Jordan Peele), and Bo's best friend Giggles McDimples (Ally Maki). Woody and his new group adjust to life at a carnival. CARNIVAL ROUTINEĭuring the credits, scenes are shown highlighting what becomes of both groups of toys. The film ends on Woody and Buzz looking into the distance after one another, finishing the iconic "to infinity, and beyond" catchphrase from the first film. As the camper containing Bonnie (Madeleine McGraw) and her family leaves the carnival, her toys head back inside while Woody remains behind.
He gives the rest of the supporting cast a big hug, and says a final goodbye to Buzz. Slowly, he comes to the realization that he doesn't want to waste away in a closet, and desires to find a new purpose while staying with Bo.ĭuring an emotional farewell, Woody gives Jessie (Joan Cusack) his sheriff badge and an embrace. His instinctual drive to help every toy he comes across led him to save Forky and even assist antagonist Gabby Gabby (Christina Hendricks) in finding a new home and family. But, beyond helping his new friend, Woody begins to rediscover his purpose after he reunites with Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and learns to embrace being a "lost toy" with her. Throughout Toy Story 4, Woody is separated from most of his friends while trying to save Bonnie's craft project turned toy, Forky (Tony Hale).