Emperor Zurg (Toy Story)

Last Updated on: November 15th, 2024

Who is Emperor Zurg?

Emperor Zurg is a fictional character and one of the main antagonists in Disney-Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. He first appears in Toy Story 2, where he is depicted as the arch-nemesis of Buzz Lightyear, the heroic space ranger toy.

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In the Toy Story universe, Zurg is a powerful, robotic villain who commands an army of robots and wields a formidable ion blaster. His design takes inspiration from classic science fiction villains, with dark armor, a menacing red and purple color scheme, and glowing red eyes. Zurg often proclaims his intentions to rule the galaxy, and his rivalry with Buzz Lightyear is a playful nod to the relationship between heroes and villains in traditional sci-fi narratives.

In Toy Story 2, Zurg is voiced by actor Andrew Stanton, a prominent Pixar writer, and director who has been involved in many of the studio’s projects. Stanton gives Zurg a deep, over-the-top voice that captures the character’s dramatic and sometimes humorous personality. Zurg makes a memorable return in Pixar’s 2022 Lightyear film, where he is reimagined and voiced by James Brolin. This version explores Zurg’s backstory, adding depth to his character while retaining his role as Buzz’s ultimate foe.

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In the News

  • Box Office: Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Underwhelms With $51 Million Debut as ‘Jurassic World’ Stays No. 1, June 20, 2022
  • “Lightyear” Postal Stamps Revealed at the Film’s Red-Carpet Premiere, June 9, 2022
  • “Lightyear” Happy Meal Toys Now Available at McDonald’s, June 8, 2022
  • Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Restores Same-Sex Kiss After Backlash Over Disney’s Response To Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, March 19, 2022
  • Disney Releases New Lightyear Trailer, February 9, 2022
  • ‘Lightyear’ Teaser Rockets To 83 Million Views In First 24 Hours, Ahead Of ‘Eternals’ & Second Best Ever For Pixar Movie, October 29, 2021
  • Chris Evans’s Buzz Lightyear Movie Gets Debut Date, NEW Sneak Peek, October 27, 2021
  • Pixar’s Toy Story Spin-Off Lightyear Gets Cosmic First Trailer,


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