Lightyear Parent Guide To infinity and beyond! Release date June 17, 2022 Theaters: Before Buzz Lightyear was a talking toy, he was a pioneering astronaut. This is his story. Watch the trailer for Lightyear News About "Lightyear" Cast and Crew Lightyear is directed by Angus MacLane and stars Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi.