: On his way to school, Pinocchio is led astray by the manipulative fox Honest John and his sidekick Gideon. He is sold to the cruel puppeteer Stromboli to perform in a traveling show.
: A small cricket named Jiminy Cricket is appointed as Pinocchio's conscience to guide him through the moral challenges of the world. : On his way to school, Pinocchio is
: The Blue Fairy visits the workshop and brings Pinocchio to life. She tells him that to become a real boy, he must prove himself "brave, truthful, and unselfish." : The Blue Fairy visits the workshop and
: Having sacrificed himself to save Geppetto, Pinocchio proves his worth. While the original films often end with a physical transformation, this 2022 version emphasizes that Pinocchio is "real" because of the love and character he has developed, regardless of his wooden exterior. Key Differences in the 2022 Version Key Differences in the 2022 Version : The
: The film explores Geppetto's backstory more deeply, linking his creation of Pinocchio to his grief.
: It blends live-action (Tom Hanks as Geppetto) with CGI for Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket.
: After escaping Stromboli, Pinocchio is lured to Pleasure Island, a place where boys can misbehave without rules, only to discover it is a trap where they are turned into donkeys to be sold into slavery.