LOS ANGELES — Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” opened to an estimated $160 million at the domestic box office over the weekend, marking the biggest opening weekend of 2026, according to industry trackers.
The animated sequel collected about $312 million worldwide, including $152 million from international markets, studio estimates showed on Monday.
The film, which debuted in more than 4,400 theaters in North America, surpassed previous franchise records and outperformed earlier 2026 releases. It opened on June 19.
“Toy Story 5” follows the beloved toys as they navigate new challenges with Bonnie and emerging technology, reuniting voices including Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear. It was directed by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris.
The opening ranks as the largest in the “Toy Story” franchise’s history, exceeding “Toy Story 4,” which opened to $120.9 million domestically in 2019. It is also the second-highest opening ever for an animated film in North America, behind Pixar’s “Incredibles 2” with $182.7 million in 2018.
The production budget was reported at around $250 million. The film earned strong reviews, with a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Industry analysts attributed the strong debut to nostalgia for the long-running series, effective marketing, and family audiences seeking summer entertainment. The weekend contributed to what some described as one of Hollywood’s strongest summers in recent years.
Competing films, including Universal’s “Disclosure Day” in its second weekend, saw significantly lower earnings. “Toy Story 5” held the top spot by a wide margin.
Disney executives expressed satisfaction with the results. “This is a testament to the enduring appeal of these characters and the storytelling that Pixar delivers,” a studio spokesperson said.
The film features an original song by Taylor Swift in the end credits, which has also gained popularity on music charts.
As of Monday, final weekend figures were still being tabulated by box office reporting services such as Rentrak. International performance was particularly robust in major markets.
Disney and Pixar continue to monitor audience reception as the film enters its second week of release.
