Lightyear

Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.

Critics found Lightyear a visually gorgeous, sci-fi-flavored Pixar spin-off with genuine humor and heart, though it is an unnecessary and somewhat formulaic addition to the Toy Story franchise.

• Buzz repeatedly returns home after years of time dilation while his companions age, driving the plot's emotional stakes
• The review describes a homage to science fiction that makes the film feel like a sci-fi actioner
• The film presents the backstory of the toy that Andy later receives in the Toy Story films

• WALL-Eshared animated space adventure with heroic sci-fi action and family-friendly tone
• Interstellarspin-off origin story of a beloved toy character with time dilation and stranded-hero premise
• Treasure Planetanimated space ranger action with comedic sidekick and robot antagonists

Director

Angus MacLane

Release Date

2022-06-15

Runtime

105 min

Rating

6.8 / 10 (3998)

What is Lightyear about?

Marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear fights to return home while battling Zurg's robot army over a stolen fuel source.

What is Lightyear like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Lightyear as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Lightyear violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Lightyear as mild.

What did critics think of Lightyear?

Critics found Lightyear a visually gorgeous, sci-fi-flavored Pixar spin-off with genuine humor and heart, though it is an unnecessary and somewhat formulaic addition to the Toy Story franchise.

Which films are like Lightyear?

Films with a similar feel include WALL-E, Interstellar, and Treasure Planet.

How long is Lightyear?

Lightyear runs 105 minutes.

Where can I watch Lightyear?

In United States, Lightyear streams on Disney Plus.