LOS ANGELES — Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” opened with an estimated $160 million in domestic ticket sales over the weekend, marking the largest opening in the franchise’s history and the biggest debut of 2026 so far, according to studio estimates released on Sunday. The film also generated about $152 million internationally, bringing its global opening weekend total to roughly $312 million.
The fifth installment in the long-running animated series surpassed the previous franchise-best opening set by “Toy Story 4” in 2019. The latest film reunites several of the franchise’s central characters, including Woody and Buzz Lightyear, voiced by returning cast members such as Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Industry data showed strong attendance across North America during the Father’s Day holiday weekend.
According to Disney and Pixar, the film was directed by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris. The opening performance placed “Toy Story 5” ahead of other major releases this year and among the largest animated-film debuts on record. Industry analysts said family audiences were a major driver of ticket sales during the launch weekend.
“This is prime family moviegoing season and ‘Toy Story’ is delivering,” industry analyst David A. Gross said in comments reported by media outlets covering the weekend box office results.
The film’s debut provided a boost to the summer movie season, which has shown stronger performance compared with the same period last year, according to box-office tracking firms. Other films remained in release during the weekend, including Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” and the independent horror title “Obsession,” but neither approached the opening figures recorded by “Toy Story 5.”
“Toy Story 5” arrives more than three decades after the original “Toy Story” helped establish Pixar as a leading animation studio. The new film centers on the toys’ struggle to remain relevant in a world increasingly dominated by digital devices, according to studio materials and published reviews.
Audience surveys also indicated a positive reception. Industry reports said the film received an “A” CinemaScore from moviegoers, while critics and audiences generally responded favorably during its opening weekend.
Final domestic box-office figures were expected to be released on Monday. As of publication, “Toy Story 5” remained the top film in North America and the highest-opening release of the year, according to studio estimates and industry tracking data.
