Pixar has released the first trailer forLightyear, theToy Storyspinoff that focuses on the in-universe astronaut that inspired the character of Buzz Lightyear.Lightyearmarks the first spin-off film for Pixar, and while Disney showed off a quick glimpse ofLightyearat last year’s Disney Investor Event, this is the first time we’ve seen any footage from the film since.
Back at the Disney Investor Day,PeteDocter, the chief creative officer of Pixar said ofLightyear, “Back when we created the first Toy Story, we designed Buzz Lightyear with the idea that he was a toy based on some really cool character from an epic blockbuster film. Well, all these years later, we decided to make that film."
Lightyearcomes from directorAngusMacLane, who previously directed the Pixar shortsBURN-E,SmallFry, and the television specialToy Story of Terror!MacLane also co-directedFindingDorywithAndrewStanton.
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SinceLightyearwill focus on the character Buzz Lightyear is based on, as opposed to the toy Buzz Lightyear, this new character will be voiced byChrisEvansinstead ofTimAllen. When discussing his casting in the role, Evans said onInstagram:
“Trust me when I say that they REALLY know what they’re doing over there. This one is gonna special, and it doesn’t step on a single thing. I can’t even put my excitement into words. I smile every time I think about it.”
Toy Storybegan as Pixar’s first feature-length film in 1995, andToy Story 2was the first sequel for Pixar. 2010’sToy Story 3wrapped up the original trilogy with a goodbye to Andy, the owner of the toy characters, while 2019’sToy Story 4was more of a goodbye for Woody. If Pixar has proven one thing over the decades, it’s thatToy Storyis one of their most successful and beloved franchises, and that it doesn’t seem like they’d make this spin-off if the company didn’t have a great idea for the adored character of Buzz Lightyear.
Lightyearcomes to theaters on July 30, 2025. Watch the first trailer forLightyearbelow.
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