Coyote vs. Acme, Toy Story 5 & What Parents Need to Know

What should families know before heading to the movies this weekend?

Steve Marston is joined by Paul Asay, director of Plugged In, a ministry of Focus on the Family, for a look at some of the biggest movies and entertainment stories families are talking about.

Paul starts with Coyote vs. Acme, the long-awaited Looney Tunes adventure featuring Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Will Forte and John Cena. It’s a movie packed with nostalgia for parents, laughs for kids and even a surprisingly meaningful message about continuing to try when things don’t go your way. But Paul also explains the content concerns parents should know about before taking the family.

They also discuss Beyond Belief, a Christian film featuring the music of legendary Christian rock band Petra and a story about following God’s call—even when that call doesn’t seem to make sense.

Then Steve and Paul turn to Toy Story 5 and its timely exploration of kids, toys, screens and technology. How is technology changing childhood, and what can parents take away from the movie’s message?

Plus, Paul highlights some movies families may want to approach with caution and explains how Plugged In evaluates movies, television, music, games, books and other entertainment.

The conversation finishes with an important resource for parents: Plugged In’s free Parents Guide to Technology, designed to help families navigate screen time, social media and the increasingly complicated digital world.

It’s a fun, practical conversation about movies, parenting, technology and making wise entertainment choices for your family.