Pixar Animation Studios officially announced the production of the movie Lightyear, a spin-off from the Toy Story franchise focusing on the origin story of the fictional astronaut Buzz Lightyear.
Chris Evans was announced as the voice actor for Buzz Lightyear, marking a new interpretation of the character previously voiced by Tim Allen in Toy Story.
Pixar released the first official trailer for Lightyear, showcasing the animation style and concept behind the spin-off movie.
Lightyear premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, introducing the film to critics and an international audience before worldwide release.
Lightyear was released in theaters worldwide, debuting as a major summer movie from Pixar and Disney.
Buzz Lightyear is recruited and begins his training to become a Space Ranger.
Buzz embarks on his first mission to explore distant galaxies and encounters unexpected challenges.
Buzz confronts the villainous Emperor Zurg who poses a threat to the galaxy's safety.
Buzz and his team crash land on a mysterious planet and must find a way to repair their ship.
Buzz attempts to use time dilation to get help, but the experiment causes unintended consequences.
Buzz forms a partnership with Sox, a helpful robotic cat, assisting him on his journey.
Buzz leads a decisive battle to stop Zurg's plans and protect the galaxy from destruction.
After his victory, Buzz returns to Star Command and is promoted for his heroic actions.
