As someone whose office walls are filled with action figures, stuffed animals and myriad other pop culture collectibles, I’ve always appreciated the power of a good toy. Even so, my anticipation for Pixar’s upcoming sequel Toy Story 5 has fluctuated between abject excitement and the worry that well enough should be left alone. But I’m firmly on the positive side again after Tim Allen’s latest teasy comments.
As one of the core franchise cast members since the start, Allen is as synonymous with the character Buzz Lightyear as he is with live-action projects like Home Improvement. And he’s also always been quick to talk about the movies while they’re still in mid-production, which is more of a boon to fans than the filmmakers, I’m sure. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the ongoing second season of ABC’s Shifting Gears, the comedian addressed what he calls the funniest sequence in the upcoming 2026 movie, saying:
