Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” delivered the biggest domestic debut of 2026, earning an estimated $160 million in North America and setting a new opening-weekend record for the long-running animated franchise.
According to Disney estimates, the film added another $152 million overseas for a global launch of $312 million, surpassing the previous series high established by 2019’s “Toy Story 4.” Analysts said the strong performance reinforced the continued appeal of the franchise more than three decades after the original film debuted.
Directed by Andrew Stanton and co-written with Kenna Harris, the fifth installment reunites Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the rest of the gang as they confront a new challenge tied to children’s growing dependence on technology. Returning voice actors include Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack, while newcomers Greta Lee and Conan O’Brien join the cast. The film, produced on a reported $250 million budget, also features a new song by Taylor Swift and received an “A” CinemaScore from audiences.
Industry analysts said the Father’s Day weekend release benefited from peak family moviegoing season and delivered one of Pixar’s strongest debuts ever, trailing only “Incredibles 2” among the studio’s animated openings. Premium-format screens, including IMAX, helped drive ticket sales, with “Toy Story 5” accounting for a dominant share of overall weekend attendance. The film’s launch also eclipsed the previous biggest opening of 2026 and marked the strongest start for the series by a wide margin.
Elsewhere at the box office, Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” finished second with $17 million in its second weekend, while the horror hit “Obsession” collected $14.2 million in its sixth frame. Smaller releases, including A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood” and Neon’s “Leviticus,” opened modestly. The success of “Toy Story 5,” combined with solid performances from other releases, has fueled one of Hollywood’s strongest summer seasons since before the pandemic, with industry observers projecting domestic box office revenue could reach levels not seen since 2019.
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