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Updated · Variety · Jul 5
Toy Story 5 Reaches $764 Million Worldwide as Japan Opening Hits $14.6 Million
Updated
Updated · Variety · Jul 5

Toy Story 5 Reaches $764 Million Worldwide as Japan Opening Hits $14.6 Million

1 articles · Updated · Variety · Jul 5

Summary

  • $69.3 million from 50 international markets lifted “Toy Story 5” to $764 million globally in its third weekend, with Japan debuting at a market-leading $14.6 million.
  • Overseas grosses now total $398 million, led by Mexico at $59.3 million, the U.K. at $50 million and China at $37 million.
  • The strong run contrasts with “Minions & Monsters,” which drew $85 million internationally but opened to a franchise-low $61 million over five days domestically, underscoring “Toy Story”’s scarcity advantage after only five films in 30 years.
  • At its current pace, the Disney-Pixar sequel is expected to pass “Toy Story 4”’s $1.07 billion and become the franchise’s top-grossing entry.

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