Lightyear Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Prepare for ignition.

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Last modified: Aug. 6, 2022

Lightyear

Release Date: Friday, June 17, 2022 Theaters Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Disney+

The backstory of the human movie character who inspired the iconic Space Ranger.

Director: Angus MacLane

Starring: Chris Evans • Keke Palmer • Dale Soules • Taika Waititi • Peter Sohn

PG Action N/A

3.52 / 5.0

85% WILL SEE 15% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: "Lightyear” is the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy—follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure.

Action Family Sci-Fi Animated IMAX Spin-off

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Who stars in Lightyear – Cast List

Chris Evans
... Buzz Lightyear (voice)

Avengers: Endgame, The Avengers
K
Keke Palmer
The Angry Birds Movie 3, Good Fortune
D
Dale Soules
T
Taika Waititi
Free Guy, Green Lantern
P
Peter Sohn
... Sox (voice)
U
Uzo Aduba
Roofman, Greedy People
J
James Brolin
No Country for Old Men, Ransom Canyon (series)
M
Mary McDonald-Lewis
E
Efren Ramirez
Nacho Libre, Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
I
Isiah Whitlock Jr.
Hoppers, Cocaine Bear

Who is making Lightyear – Crew List

A look at Lightyear behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Angus MacLane last helmed Trudy Blue.

Director: Angus MacLane
Screenwriters: —
Producer: Galyn Susman

Studios: Walt Disney Studios
Production Company: Pixar Animation Studios

Production – What we know about the Lightyear

Key Facts

Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino, is on board to score “Lightyear.”
A spinoff of the beloved Toy Story films (8/15/2021).

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

May 2022

Completed

Changed Lightyear movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Apr 2022

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2021

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Dec 2020

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Apr 2018

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. An untitled Pixar animated release scheduled for 6/17/22.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for action/peril
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Prepare for ignition.
Also known as: Untitled Pixar Animation II (2022)
Language: English

Lightyear Trailers and Clips

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Official Trailer #2

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Official Trailer

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Official Teaser

Lightyear Release Date: When was the film released?

Lightyear was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, June 17 , 2022. There were 17 17 other movies released on the same date, including Brian and Charles, Blowback and The Good Neighbor.