Buzz Lightyear and Sheriff Woody are coming back to the big screen.

Disney Pixar announced on Thursday it plans to produce Toy Story 4, with a release date in June 2017.

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Pixar chief John Lasseter will direct the film.

Lasseter directed the first two Toy Story films and says his team has come up with a new idea for the franchise that he can’t stop thinking about.

He says said the fourth Toy Story instalment will “open a new chapter” in the lives of Woody, Buzz and their playful pals.

Here are some of our favourite Toy Story moments from the series:

Buzz and Woody before they’re friends – Toy Story 1

Ken and Barbie meet – Toy Story 3

Jessie’s (heartbreaking) story – Toy Story 2

Spanish Buzz rescues Jessie – Toy Story 2

The plot to rescue Woody – Toy Story 2