Which Toy Story film introduced the character Bo Peep’s lost-toy life?

Toy Story 4 introduced Bo Peep’s life as an independent lost toy.

Bo Peep had been absent from Toy Story 3, and Toy Story 4 explains that she was given away before the events of that film. Woody later finds her living independently, moving between locations and helping other lost toys connect with children.

This portrayal expands Bo Peep beyond her earlier role as a gentle shepherdess associated with Andy’s room. She now wears practical clothing, carries her shepherd’s crook, and leads a more mobile life. Her experiences also create a contrast with Woody’s belief that a toy’s purpose is tied to one child.

Toy Story 4 was released in 2019 and was directed by Josh Cooley. The film’s plot combines Woody’s search for Forky with his reunion with Bo Peep.