Lightyear is a 2022 American computer-animated science fiction action-adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It serves as a spin-off and origin story for the fictional character Buzz Lightyear from the Toy Story franchise, following the legendary Space Ranger on a mission that strands him on a hostile planet. The film explores themes of teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance as Buzz works to find a way home while confronting a powerful enemy.