Buzz Lightyear's Famous Phrase 'To Infinity and Beyond': A Deep Dive into Its Uses in the Toy Story Series

Introduction

In the beloved animated film series Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear’s catchphrase, 'To Infinity and Beyond,' has become iconic. Throughout the series, this phrase is repeated several times, each time serving different narrative and emotional purposes. This article explores how many times Buzz says this phrase in the original trilogy, as well as in the subsequent animated film and video game.

Occurrences in the Toy Story Trilogy

Toy Story (1995)

Buzz Lightyear: 3 times in the film.

First time: Buzz Lightyear says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' before jumping off of Andy's bed. Second time: Buzz says it while skateboarding with Rex. Third time: Buzz says it before jumping off the staircase railing and breaking his arm.

Other Characters: 3 times in total, excluding Buzz.

Andy: 1 time (while watching the TV commercial at Sid's house). Woody: 1 time (when Buzz jumps off the bed). Sid: 1 to 2 times (unknown specific instances).

Total: 7 times (6 by Buzz, 1 by Andy).

Toy Story 2 (1999)

Buzz Lightyear: 4 times in the film.

First time: Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' while floating up to the top of the platform in his bubble shield before the fight with Zurg. Second time: Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' before leaving Andy’s room to go to Al's Toy Barn. Third time: Utility belt Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' when he pops his wings out in Al's car. Fourth time: Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' with Woody as they say goodbye forever.

Other Characters: 2 times, both by Woody.

First time: Woody says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' in reference to the phrase (once). Second time: Woody mocks Buzz's phrase when he’s picking on him at the carnival (once).

Total: 6 times (4 by Buzz, 2 by Woody).

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Buzz Lightyear: 2 times in the film.

First time: Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' during the make-believe train scene. Second time: Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' when Bonnie presses his voice command button.

Other Characters: 2 times, both by Woody.

First time: Woody references the phrase when he’s talking about taking the toys on a trip (once). Second time: Woody says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' when he presses Buzz’s voice command button (once).

Total: 4 times (2 by Buzz, 2 by Woody).

Additional Occurrences in Toy Story 4 (2020) and Video Game

Toy Story 4 (2020)

Buzz Lightyear: 2 times in the film.

First time: Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' when he says goodbye to Woody at the end of the movie. Second time: Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' with Woody as they leave to be with Bo and her friends.

Other Characters: 1 time

Bunny and Ducky: 1 time (mocking the phrase while picking on Buzz).

Video Game

Buzz Lightyear: 1 time in the video game.

First time: Utility belt Buzz says, 'To Infinity and Beyond!' when he’s in the elevator with Andy's toys.

Total: 5 times (2 by Buzz, 1 by Bunny and Ducky, 1 by video game character).

Conclusion

Across all the films and the video game, Buzz Lightyear says the phrase 'To Infinity and Beyond!' a total of 14 times. This iconic phrase not only fosters a sense of adventure and excitement but also serves as a critical plot point and emotional marker in the Toy Story series.