It's messages may be on the nose—it's an animated kids' movie!—but it also has more perspective than the franchise has exhibited in years.
Angela Watercutter is an entertainment editor and writer, specializing in pop culture and technology. She has written for publications such as WIRED, Singularity Hub, WIRED Middle East, and Tech News Tube, covering topics ranging from AI and technology to the intersection of fandom and politics. Her work has also been featured in Maverick Studios, WIRED UK, and Vogue India.