- Disney rereleased 1999's "Toy Story 2" in June, and it's missing a small scene from the gag reel at the end.
- The scene shows Woody catching the movie's antagonist, Stinky Pete, in closed quarters with two dolls.
- After Stinky Pete tells the dolls he can get them parts in the next "Toy Story," he realizes he's on camera and looks embarrassed.
- The 20-year-old scene has striking similarities to young women's allegations of sexual misconduct by Hollywood executives during the #MeToo era.
- A representative for Disney didn't immediately respond to INSIDER's request for comment.
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Ahead of "Toy Story 4," Disney rereleased "Toy Story 2" in June on Blu-ray and digital. Some were quick to notice that the new edition of the film is missing a small scene at the end.
In the gag reel at the end of the 1999 movie, Woody catches the movie's antagonist, the prospector Stinky Pete (voiced by Kelsey Grammer), getting chummy with two younger dolls in his figurine box. The sheriff doll is taken aback.
"And so you two are absolutely identical?" the prospector asks the dolls as he chuckles to himself.
"You know, I'm sure I could get you a part in 'Toy Story 3,'" he adds as he reaches for one of the dolls' hands.
As soon as Stinky Pete notices the camera is rolling, he looks shocked and immediately lets go of the doll's hand.
"I'm sorry. Are we back?" Stinky Pete asks nervously.
"All right, girls. Lovely talking with you. Yes, anytime you'd like some tips on acting, I'd be glad to chat with you," he adds as he sends the dolls off, looking them over once more.
As Vice reported, Rerelease News first spotted that the scene was missing from the new release of "Toy Story 2."
After reviewing the digital rerelease, INSIDER can confirm the scene was removed from the sequel.
In the original animated movie's gag reel, the scene takes place directly after two characters from "A Bug's Life" make a cameo. In the rerelease, the gag reel skips from the "A Bug's Life" scene to one with the three iconic aliens from the "Toy Story" franchise.
In the era of #MeToo, the 20-year-old Stinky Pete scene comes across as highly problematic and uncomfortable instead of funny as intended. The scenario in the scene mirrors young women's allegations of sexual misconduct by Hollywood executives in recent years.
The scene's deletion also follows the departure of John Lasseter, the Pixar cofounder and Disney Animation chief creative officer, after allegations of inappropriate behavior. Lasseter was the director of the first two "Toy Story" movies.
You can watch the original scene here.
A representative for Disney didn't immediately respond to INSIDER's request for comment.