What movies or shows should be watched before Toy Story 4?

Watching the Toy Story movies out of order might confuse you. Each film has its own plot arcs and connections that make more sense when seen chronologically. It's best to start from the first one.

It could have ended with all the toys being magically brought to life permanently and having a huge party with all the kids. That would have been a fun twist!

It depends on your preferences. If you're really into the backstory and character development, Lamp Life could add to your enjoyment of Toy Story 4. But it's not strictly necessary.

Well, it's not mandatory. But watching Toy Story 3 first might give you some background and enhance your understanding of the characters and their development. However, you'll still be able to follow and enjoy Toy Story 4 on its own.

There was indeed a short before Toy Story 4. These shorts often serve as a prelude or teaser to get the audience in the right mood for the main feature.

Yes, there was a short before Toy Story 4. It added to the excitement and anticipation for the main feature.

I'd recommend starting with 'Murder House'. It sets a great foundation and has some themes that connect to Apocalypse.

There were indeed some aesthetic differences between the current movies and TV shows, but that didn't mean that they didn't have feelings. Everyone had different aesthetic views. Some people might think the same movie or TV series was good, while others might not. In addition, the production level of movies and TV series was constantly improving, paying more attention to details, visual effects, emotional expression, and character creation. All these aspects helped the audience to enjoy the movie or TV series better. The most important thing is that we can try different ways to enjoy movies or TV shows, such as watching them from different angles or choosing different works to enjoy. The most important thing was to keep an open mind and not give up on appreciating beautiful works of art.

I don't know for sure. But usually, it could be a previously released Pixar short that ties in thematically or has characters related to the Toy Story universe.

The Pixar short before Toy Story was 'Luxo Jr.' It's a charming and classic Pixar creation.