Pixar's Pete Docter Opens Up About Where Things Went Wrong With Chris Evans’ 'Lightyear' Movie
Unlike Pixar’s first 2022 movie, "Turning Red," "Lightyear," the "Toy Story" spinoff, was sent to theaters first rather than delivered exclusively to Disney+ subscribers right off the bat. Unfortunately, the cinematic tale chronicling the origin story of the sci-fi character that the Tim Allen-voiced toy was based off of failed to make a splash either critically and commercially. Pete Docter, one of "Lightyear’s" executive producers and a key figure at Pixar, has now opened up about where things went wrong with the Chris Evans-led flick.
Review-wise, "Lightyear" was met with a decent amount of positive reception, but it soon became clear this wouldn’t be one of Pixar’s most exceptional theatrical offerings. Conversely, "Lightyear" only made a little over $226 million worldwide off a reported $200 million budget, rendering it a box office bomb. While chatting with The Wrap, Pete Docter shared his take on why "Lightyear" failed to connect with audiences
Review-wise, "Lightyear" was met with a decent amount of positive reception, but it soon became clear this wouldn’t be one of Pixar’s most exceptional theatrical offerings. Conversely, "Lightyear" only made a little over $226 million worldwide off a reported $200 million budget, rendering it a box office bomb. While chatting with The Wrap, Pete Docter shared his take on why "Lightyear" failed to connect with audiences