It seems like Tim Allen and co. are already again within the toy chest for the upcoming Toy Story 5.

The actor revealed in a current interview with Collider that he already "did the primary five-hour session" for his character, house cadet Buzz Lightyear, "in all probability every week in the past." Although he can't say something in regards to the plot, Allen referred to as it a "very, very intelligent story."

On increasing the beloved Pixar franchise additionally starring Tom Hanks within the voice position of Woody the cowboy, Allen stated, "I don’t actually imagine it’s in regards to the cash. I’m positive they need it to be a hit, however that’s not why they did it. Had they not provide you with a superb script, they wouldn’t have completed it they usually wouldn’t have referred to as me and Tom."

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"It’s actually intelligent," added Allen. "I’m so blessed to be Buzz Lightyear, to be sincere. It’s gonna be enjoyable. I believe we’re a yr out. I’ve gotten as much as the third act. We’ll do the third act. After which, we’ll return and clear it. After which, I’ll do it about 5 extra instances. It’s a extremely good story. It’s actually good."

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The primary Toy Story premiered in 1995 and was a field workplace hit, grossing over $390 million worldwide. It centered on toys that come alive and explored heartwarming themes about rising up, main to a few extra sequels and the Buzz Lightyear spin-off Lightyear, launched in 2022 as an origin story with Chris Evans voicing the lead position, which truly isn't a toy however an animated human.

Talking with Additional in 2022, Allen stated he didn't reprise his position in that film as a result of it had no connection to his character — although he was a part of discussions very early on. "We talked about this a few years in the past. It got here up in one of many classes," stated Allen. "I stated, ‘What a enjoyable film that will be.’"

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Nevertheless, "it is a complete new crew that actually had nothing to do with the primary films," he stated. "It's a beautiful story. It simply doesn't appear to have any connection to the toy . . . It has no relationship to Buzz. It's simply no connection. I want there was a greater connection to it."

Toy Story 5 is slated for a June 19, 2026 theatrical launch with franchise vet Andrew Stanton on the helm.

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