Toy Story 5 Just Released Its Opening Scene – And It Reveals a Major Buzz Lightyear Twist

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In the thrilling opening scenes of Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” Buzz Lightyear is set for an extraordinary turn of events. As we delve back into the world of our beloved childhood toys, after three decades since the release of Toy Story, which marked the start of Pixar’s remarkable cinematic journey, this fifth installment promises to center around Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Andy Davis’ old gang of playthings.

On Saturday morning, Savannah Sanders from TopMob was present at the Destination D23’s Walt Disney Studios presentation in Orlando. During this event, Pixar unveiled a sneak peek of Toy Story 5 to the audience. The preview began with Tim Allen’s character, Buzz Lightyear, in a close-up shot, opening his eyes and gazing at a palm tree above him. Appearing confused, this new version of Buzz spots a box labeled “Hi-Tech Edition” for another Buzz model before quickly departing.

Stepping into a sealed sea-crate containing untouched action figures, notably Buzzes, all spring to life. They march towards the shoreline of the island, coming to the grim realization that they’re stranded, lowering their heads collectively in dismay.

Later in the night, a group of Buzzes gathers near a fire, one of them looks towards the sky and exclaims, “Star!” The others respond with, “Order,” before the whole company begins repeating, “Meeting with Star Command.” As they continue this repetition, they construct an enormous raft and set off into the ocean, keeping their eyes on the stars above.

The fifth installment of Toy Story, titled “Toy Story 5,” is well underway in its production for Disney and Pixar. Director Andrew Stanton is back at the helm, while original voice talents Tom Hanks (Woody) and Tim Allen (Buzz Lightyear) are reprising their roles, along with most of the original cast. Although specific plot details remain a secret, Pixar CEO Pete Docter hinted that there will be some “unexpected” and “incredibly exciting” twists in the story. Toy Story 5 is slated to premiere in theaters on June 19, 2026.

Is Toy Story 5’s Buzz Twist Reality or Fantasy?

Fans of Toy Story recall that Pixar often starts their franchise films with grand opening scenes. Regardless if the toys belonged to Andy Davis or Bonnie Anderson, these scenes portray the children engaging in playtime with Woody and his comrades. However, these playtime incidents are presented as though they are actually unfolding in real life.

Instead of this:

“For instance, Toy Story 3 started with a revamped version of the opening scene from the original Toy Story, but with the story made real.”

You could say:

“In a similar way, Toy Story 3 began by recreating the initial scene from the original Toy Story, making the narrative unfold as an actual event.”

And instead of this:

“Toy Story 2′s opening highlighted Buzz in action against the evil Emperor Zurg, which was then revealed to be a video game Rex was playing in Andy’s room.”

You could say:

“The start of Toy Story 2 focused on Buzz fighting against the wicked Emperor Zurg. This turned out to be part of a video game that Rex was playing within Andy’s room.

Although the identities of the present owners of these toys remains unidentified, it’s been verified that this film will explore the growth of technology and its impact on children’s play habits in relation to traditional toys. Already, fans are concerned about the destiny of a few beloved characters from the original Toy Story series, and considering the longevity of this franchise, the prospects for other hero characters may be in doubt.

The main query following this scene is where the original Buzz played by Tim Allen has gone, as none of the Buzzes in the opening were labeled with Andy or Bonnie’s names on their feet. With a complete trailer anticipated to premiere by the end of 2025 or early 2026, fans are excited to uncover the truth about this opening scene and learn additional details about the future storyline involving Buzz and his friends.

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2025-08-30 19:04