Toy Story 5 Opens to $312 Million Worldwide as Hollywood Summer Sales Climb 16%
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 21
Toy Story 5 Opens to $312 Million Worldwide as Hollywood Summer Sales Climb 16%
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 21
Summary
$312 million in global ticket sales from Thursday through Sunday gave “Toy Story 5” the biggest opening weekend of 2026, including $160 million in North America.
That debut extended a strong summer box-office run, lifting North American ticket sales since May 1 to about $1.85 billion, up 16% from a year earlier.
The sequel’s performance was driven by Disney and Pixar’s handling of the 31-year-old franchise and strong reviews, a rare result for a fifth installment.
Hollywood’s summer start is now its strongest since 2019, when the comparable period reached $1.87 billion, underscoring a continued recovery from pandemic-era theater disruptions.
As sequels like 'Toy Story 5' soar, is Hollywood's blockbuster model becoming too risk-averse for new ideas?
Beyond the box office triumph, is the film industry's business model creating a terminal crisis for movie theaters?
What does 'Toy Story 5's' plot about a tablet reveal about our anxieties over technology and modern childhood?
Toy Story 5 Shatters Box Office Records with $312 Million Global Debut: Franchise Impact, Cultural Buzz, and Pixar’s Comeback
Overview
Toy Story 5 made a record-breaking debut, earning $160 million in North America and setting a new high for the franchise by surpassing Toy Story 4’s opening. Its performance was at the top end of industry expectations and became the biggest domestic debut of 2026, overtaking the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Internationally, Toy Story 5 added $152 million, making its worldwide opening weekend total $312 million. This strong start also made it the second-largest animated opening ever, just behind Incredibles 2. The film’s broad appeal and impressive box office results highlight its major impact and continued popularity.