Trailer and images for Disney/Pixar’s “Lightyear”

By Gayla N. Carter On Feb 8, 2022

Disney and Pixar have released a new trailer for the upcoming “Toy Story” spin-off animation, “Lightyear,” featuring Chris Evans as the voice behind Buzz Lightyear.

The definitive origin story from Buzz Lightyear – the hero who inspired the toy – follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure.

TEAM UP – Disney and Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ is a sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans), the hero who inspired the toy. The all-new story follows the legendary Space Ranger on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits (voiced by Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules) and their robot companion Sox (voiced by Peter Sohn). Also joining the cast are Uzo Aduba, James Brolin, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Efren Ramirez and Isiah Whitlock Jr. Directed by Angus MacLane (“Finding Dory” co-director) and produced by Galyn Susman (“Toy Story That Time Forgot”) , “Lightyear” premieres June 17, 2022. © 2022 Disney/Pixar. All rights reserved.

Joining the previously announced Chris Evans, who lends his voice to Buzz, are Keke Palmer, Dale Soules and Taika Waititi as a group of ambitious rookies. Peter Sohn voices Buzz’s companion robot Sox, and the cast also includes the voices of Uzo Aduba, James Brolin, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Efren Ramirez, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.

movie LIGHTYEAR — © 2022 Disney/Pixar. All rights reserved.

Also revealed this morning, award-winning composer Michael Giacchino, who is behind the scores for the upcoming film “The Batman,” as well as “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” is on board to score “Lightyear.”

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The animation hits UK cinemas on June 17.