Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCarla FericTuesday 09 June 2026 09:34 BSTTim Allen, the voice of Buzz Lightyear, has revealed he believed the film franchise would end after its third instalment (Getty)Tim Allen, the voice of Buzz Lightyear, has revealed he believed the Toy Story franchise would end after its third instalment in 2010.The 72-year-old actor will reunite with Tom Hanks’ Woody in the upcoming fifth film.Allen told the Radio Times: "I thought (Toy Story 3) was the end of it.” He also reflected on the characters’ reunion, adding: “I said (to the filmmakers) that I had such a hard time saying goodbye to this man in (Toy Story 4) that you’ve got to have a moment where they connect and Buzz sees that he’s back. That moment is simple and short, but it happens."The plot of Toy Story 5 will see the toys, including Joan Cusack's character, grappling with new technology after their owner, Bonnie, acquires a smart tablet.Pop superstar Taylor Swift has penned an original song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," for the movie.In fullTim Allen on why he thought Toy Story was over after part 3 as Buzz and Woody reunite for the fifth timeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in