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Tim Allen Bids Farewell as Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5

11/25/2025

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Tim Allen, the actor who voices Buzz Lightyear, confirmed his departure after nearly three decades.
He has completed voice recordings for Toy Story 5, scheduled for release on June 19, 2026.
The film centers on Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, and explores how children interact with technology.
Director Andrew Stanton says the series can evolve beyond the original trilogy.

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Tim Allen, the actor who voices Buzz Lightyear, confirmed his departure after nearly three decades.
He has completed voice recordings for Toy Story 5, scheduled for release on June 19, 2026.
The film centers on Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack, and explores how children interact with technology.
Director Andrew Stanton says the series can evolve beyond the original trilogy.