Singapore-based WE Cinemas announced the debut of "Lightyear Premium Pack" with refreshments marketed with stills and images from the film. The People's Republic of China (PRC) also requested that the scene in question be removed; [77] [78] however Disney declined to make the cuts.

There's a fun spin on a classic moment from that sequel, yet the presence of Zurg only adds to the feeling that Lightyear didn't really need to be a spin-off. Speaking to Variety's Angelique Jackson, Evans had stated about the scene saying: "I've been asked the question a few times — it's nice, and it's wonderful, it makes me happy.

On May 4, 2022, production of Lightyear was completed after spending five and a half years in development. As a US contributor to Digital Spy, Justin has also been on the ground to cover major pop culture events like the Star Wars Celebration and the D23 Expo.

Lightyear underperformed at the box office, and there has been much handwringing over the reason(s) why. There, he finds Polly, his dad’s robot companion bird, who possesses a very revealing recorded message meant for Buzz! Also of note would be Lightyear's new companion, a robot cat that will also end up being comedic relief played by Peter Sohn. It is Pixar's first film since Onward (2020) to receive a theatrical release after Soul (2020), Luca (2021), and Turning Red (2022) were assigned direct-to-streaming releases on Disney+ in response to the closure of cinemas due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The film has received criticism from some conservatives, who have argued that the film's scene with a same-sex kiss is inappropriate for children, saying that Disney sexualizes them. Determined to fix his own mistake, Buzz volunteers to test out their attempts at creating a new crystal, leading to something he never saw coming. The art department put their all into designing this universe and its characters and robotic villains," but criticized the screenplay saying "sometimes the story becomes convoluted and drags on, almost like there was a need to pad the runtime, causing Lightyear to get into even more trouble and creating a never-ending slew of trampling obstacles.

Pamela McClintock of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that, in addition to competition from Jurassic World Dominion and Top Gun: Maverick, the lackluster opening was attributed to brand confusion in the film's marketing. An aspect present in the Toy Story films that Lightyear explores is Buzz's disagreement over the nature of reality, which, coupled with his heroic ideals, made an amalgam of sci-fi clichés that MacLane intended to make more than just a punchline.Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. According to the streaming aggregator Reelgood, Lightyear was the 10th most watched program across all platforms, during the week of August 12, 2022. Meet Izzy – After young Izzy and her family (including her brother Maurice) move in next door to Buzz, the adorable, talkative girl bursts into Buzz’s home, warms up to Sox, and asks Buzz a lot of questions. Most importantly, the steelbook has been constructed using Sustainable Packaging so it's a more environmentally conscious purchase. IGN Southeast Asia also confirmed that the same-sex relationship remained untouched, even for the previously mentioned same-sex kiss.

After co-directing Finding Dory with Andrew Stanton, Angus MacLane was allowed to pitch the idea of making a Buzz Lightyear film, having always wondered what movie Andy Davis saw in the original Toy Story (1995) to get interested in a Buzz Lightyear action figure. Compared to other Pixar films, the teaser's viewership ranks second behind a teaser for Incredibles 2 (114 million).Artios Awards: Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On Among Winners". and Charles Leclerc would cameo in the film; both playing the same undisclosed character for the Spanish and Italian dubs of the film, respectively. We're not saying you won't cry, especially in a montage that evokes Up thanks to Michael Giacchino's beautiful score, yet the core message is one of hope and making the most of what you've got, rather than existential dread. It was positively received by critics, who referred to the film as "Pixar's Star Wars" and a "beautifully animated, fun, and emotional journey", and appreciated the cinematic qualities, including animation and visuals. They said that it is "overwhelming to see the full scale of what computer animation can do on the big screen".