Toy Story 2
“The toys are back!”
Synopsis
Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$497.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.53x
+$407.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Lasseter
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlin, Chris Webb
- Original Score
- Randy Newman
- Original Title
- Toy Story 2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $90M
- Worldwide Gross
- $497.4M
- Production Studios
- Pixar
Top Cast
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Tom Hanks
Woody (voice)
Tim Allen
Buzz Lightyear (voice)
Joan Cusack
Jessie (voice)
Kelsey Grammer
Prospector (voice)
Don Rickles
Mr. Potato Head (voice)
Jim Varney
Slinky Dog (voice)
Wallace Shawn
Rex (voice)
John Ratzenberger
Hamm (voice)
Annie Potts
Bo Peep (voice)
Wayne Knight
Al McWhiggin (voice)
John Morris
Andy (voice)
Laurie Metcalf
Andy's Mom (voice)
Estelle Harris
Mrs. Potato Head (voice)
R. Lee Ermey
Sarge (voice)
Jodi Benson
Barbie (voice)
Jonathan Harris
The Cleaner (voice)
Joe Ranft
Wheezy (voice)
Andrew Stanton
Emperor Zurg (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Lasseter
Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlin, Chris Webb, Joe Ranft, John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Ash Brannon, Dan Jeup
Randy Newman
Sharon Calahan
David Ian Salter, Lee Unkrich, Edie Ichioka
Karen Robert Jackson, Sarah McArthur, Helene Plotkin
Department Leadership Roster
John Lasseter
Director
Andrew Stanton
Screenplay
Rita Hsiao
Screenplay
Doug Chamberlin
Screenplay
Chris Webb
Screenplay
Karen Robert Jackson
Producer
Helene Plotkin
Producer
Sharon Calahan
Director of Photography
David Ian Salter
Editor
Lee Unkrich
Editor
William Cone
Production Design
Jim Pearson
Production Design
Edie Ichioka
Editor
Randy Newman
Original Music Composer
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ASMR: Woody's Restoration | Sound Design Clip from Toy Story 2Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-06-26
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Toy Story 2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Toy Story 2 about?
Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.
Who directed Toy Story 2?
Toy Story 2 was directed by John Lasseter.
Who stars in Toy Story 2?
The principal cast of Toy Story 2 includes Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, Don Rickles.
When was Toy Story 2 released and how long is it?
Toy Story 2 was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Toy Story 2?
Toy Story 2 had a reported production budget of $90M and grossed $497.4M at the worldwide box office (5.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Toy Story 2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Toy Story 2 was composed by Randy Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Toy Story 2?
Toy Story 2 holds official age classifications: AU: G; CA: G; DE: 0; FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).