Updated
Updated · Deadline · Jun 19
Toy Story 5 Eyes $14M Previews, Beating Franchise Record and 2026 High
Updated
Updated · Deadline · Jun 19

Toy Story 5 Eyes $14M Previews, Beating Franchise Record and 2026 High

1 articles · Updated · Deadline · Jun 19

Summary

  • $13 million-$14 million or more in Thursday previews would give Toy Story 5 its biggest preview night ever, topping Toy Story 4's $12 million in 2019.
  • That range would also mark the strongest preview haul of 2026 so far, ahead of Michael at $12.6 million and both Project Hail Mary and Mandalorian and Grogu at $12 million.
  • $25 million in advance ticket sales and a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score are fueling expectations for a $140 million-plus domestic debut across 4,425 locations, with PLF and Imax support.
  • $275 million is the global opening forecast, including $135 million overseas from an 87% international rollout that includes China.

Insights

Is 'Toy Story 5's' success a creative triumph or just proof of a flawless, but predictable, blockbuster marketing playbook?
Beyond its record box office, does the film offer a compelling reason to revisit a story many felt had already ended?