Toy Story 5 Breaks Records
NEW YORK (AP) — It seems like “Toy Story” still has a solid fan base.
The latest installment in the Pixar series, Toy Story 5, debuted with an impressive $160 million in domestic ticket sales, setting a new franchise record. This also marks the biggest opening weekend of the year, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
Released 31 years after the original, Toy Story 5 outdid the previous high mark set by Toy Story 4, which earned $120 million in 2019. The film also performed well internationally, raking in $152 million over its opening weekend, totaling $312 million worldwide.
The “Toy Story” series is one of the most lucrative franchises for Walt Disney Co. Prior to the release of Toy Story 5, the films had grossed over $3 billion globally, not to mention the billions earned through merchandise sales.
Although it seemed like the series concluded with Toy Story 3 in 2010, a revival decision was made nearly a decade later, despite some controversies surrounding it. Still, the move proved very profitable; Toy Story 4 grossed more than $1 billion, and Toy Story 5 is on a similar trajectory.
Only 2018’s “Incredibles 2,” which opened with $182.7 million, had a more significant debut among animated films than Toy Story 5.
But there’s a catch—the cost to produce these films is remarkably high. Toy Story 5 came with a production budget of $250 million, not accounting for marketing expenses. The voice cast, featuring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, returned for this sequel.
This time, the story involves a toy feeling neglected as Bonnie acquires a new tablet. Andrew Stanton, a veteran at Pixar known for his work on Finding Nemo and Wall-E, directed the film, which also features a new song by Taylor Swift titled “I Knew It, I Knew You.”
So far, the reviews have been quite favorable, with audiences giving it an “A” CinemaScore, suggesting that it will likely continue to perform well in theaters for some time.
Following a strong start, “Disclosure Day,” directed by Steven Spielberg, fell to second place in its second weekend, collecting $17 million. This drop wasn’t what Universal Pictures had anticipated. A 61% decrease from its opening weekend raises questions about its staying power for the summer.
Nonetheless, the movie, which stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colman Domingo, managed to gross $160.4 million worldwide over two weeks. It’s likely to remain the top pick for adult audiences in the coming weeks.
Notably, Toy Story 5 faced limited competition from new releases.
A Missed Opportunity with Robin Hood
A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood” was released on 1,762 screens but only managed a disappointing $2.6 million. Starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Michael Sarnosky, it had a modest budget of $20 million but suffered from mixed reviews, earning a CinemaScore of “C+”.
Another release, Neon’s “Levitix,” opened just before Robin Hood and grossed $2.7 million from 1,076 theaters. This low-budget horror film, telling the story of two boys meeting in conversion therapy, had a budget of $3.5 million and received decent reviews, but still faced stiff competition from horror hits like “Obsession” and “Backrooms.”
On the horror front, “Obsession” continues to do well. In its sixth weekend, it nearly matched its opening weekend’s $17 million revenue from mid-May. The film, produced for under $1 million, added another $14.2 million, bringing its domestic total to $215.8 million and worldwide total to $333.3 million.
According to Rentrak, summer box office revenue is up 15% compared to the same period in 2025, with Toy Story 5 and Obsession leading the charge. Impressively, summer ticket sales are roughly on par with those from summer 2019, with only a 1.9% decline compared to that year.
Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends at Rentrak, believes that Hollywood is poised for one of its best summers since before the pandemic. Success is coming from both expected and surprising sources.
“This summer feels like a hybrid of sorts, possibly establishing a new model for future box offices,” says Dergarabedian. “It’s a diverse mix of films, combining the usual franchises with unique entries like ‘The Back Rooms’ and original works like ‘Disclosure Day.’
Top 10 Domestic Box Office Revenues
Final national figures will be published on Monday, but the estimates incorporate ticket sales from Friday through Sunday in the U.S. and Canada.
- Toy Story 5: $160 million
- Disclosure Day: $17 million
- Obsession: $14.2 million
- Back Room: $7.3 million
- Scary Movie: $6.7 million
- Masters of the Universe: $5.6 million
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu: $3.9 million
- Levitix: $2.7 million
- The Death of Robin Hood: $2.6 million
- Michael: $2.2 million
