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- Where to Watch Lightyear
- When Will Lightyear Be Available to Stream?
- Where to Watch Toy Story
- Who’s in the Cast?
- What is Lightyear's Rating and Runtime?
Buzz Lightyear is back in an all-new adventure that explores the origin story of Andy’s favorite Space Ranger. The spinoff “doesn’t live up to Pixar’s usual standards,” according to our Lightyear review, yet it’s still a fun watch with “striking visuals [and] strong performances” that Toy Story fans are sure to enjoy.
Lightyear is still available in theaters. If you're wondering how and where you can watch it yourself, take a look at the information below.
Where to Watch Lightyear
Lightyear started playing in theaters on June 17. To find when and where you can watch the film, check the local showtimes at the major theaters below:
- Fandango
- AMC Theaters
- Cinemark Theaters
- Regal Theaters
When Will Lightyear Be Available to Stream?
Lightyear is not currently available to stream online, but will eventually be released on Disney Plus. While there’s no official streaming date yet, we know Disney typically has a 30- or 45-day window of theatrical exclusivity, which would put Lightyear’s potential streaming date between July 17 and August 1.
Where to Watch Toy Story
If you’d like to catch up on the previously released adventures of Buzz Lightyear as part of the Toy Story franchise, you have a few options. If you currently have a Disney Plus subscription, you can stream the Toy Story movies for free on the platform. If you don't have that streaming service, you can also rent or purchase the films on Amazon or Apple TV. You can go to the links below to watch the first Toy Story movie:
- Disney Plus (Stream)
- Amazon (Rent or Buy)
- Apple TV (Rent or Buy)
Who’s in the Cast?

Lightyear Characters
Lightyear was written by Jason Headley and Angus MacLane and directed by Angus MacLane. It stars the following actors:
- Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear
- Josh Brolin as Emporer Zurg
- Keke Palmer as Izzy Hawthorne
- Taika Waititi as Mo Morrison
- Dales Soules as Darby Steel
- Peter Sohn as Sox
- Uza Aduba as Alisha Hawthorne
- Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside
What is Lightyear's Rating and Runtime?
Lightyear is Rated PG for action/peril. The film runs for a total of 1 hour and 45 minutes including credits.
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