Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has delivered the strongest opening weekend in the franchise’s history, earning more than $300 million worldwide following its release on June 19.
The fifth installment in the popular animated series grossed over $160 million in North America and more than $150 million from international markets during its debut weekend.
The film follows Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear as they face a new challenge in the form of a tablet computer, marking another chapter in the long-running franchise that first debuted in 1995.
Industry estimates suggest Toy Story 5 recorded the second-largest global opening weekend of 2026, trailing only The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which has already surpassed $1 billion at the global box office.
The strong debut offers a boost for Disney and Pixar after several recent setbacks.
While the studio has produced major commercial successes such as The Incredibles 2 and Inside Out 2, both of which crossed the $1 billion mark, other recent releases, including Elio and Lightyear, struggled to attract audiences.
Produced on an estimated budget of $250 million, Toy Story 5 is expected to require at least double that amount in box office revenue to offset marketing and distribution costs.
The film’s performance comes as Hollywood continues to grapple with shifting audience habits following the Covid-19 pandemic. Global box office revenues remain below pre-pandemic levels, with streaming platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ increasingly competing for viewers’ attention.
Despite broader industry challenges, the Toy Story franchise remains one of Pixar’s most successful properties, generating more than $3 billion worldwide since the release of the original film. The groundbreaking first installment helped popularize computer-generated animation and established Pixar as a leading force in the animation industry.
The franchise’s third and fourth films each earned more than $1 billion globally, underscoring the enduring popularity of its iconic characters and storytelling.
