'Toy Story 5' sets franchise record with massive $312 million global opening

The animated sequel earned $160 million domestically and another $152 million internationally

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has roared out of the gate with a record-breaking $312 million worldwide debut, delivering the biggest opening weekend in the franchise’s history.

The animated sequel earned $160 million domestically from 4,425 North American cinemas and another $152 million internationally, surpassing the opening weekend of Toy Story 4, which launched with $121 million in North America and $249 million globally in 2019.

The fifth instalment in the beloved series has also secured the biggest three-day opening of 2026 so far. Strong reviews and audience reception have helped propel the film, with critics and moviegoers alike embracing the latest adventure featuring Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie.

Directed by Andrew Stanton and co-written with Kenna Harris, Toy Story 5 centres on Jessie as the toys face a new challenge in the form of modern technology. Bonnie becomes increasingly attached to a tablet named Lilypad, forcing the gang to confront their place in a world dominated by screens. The film reunites Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack, with Greta Lee voicing the new electronic toy.

The blockbuster performance came partly at the expense of Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, which fell 62 per cent in its second weekend to an estimated $17 million. Despite the drop, the sci-fi drama has continued to draw older audiences and remains one of the summer’s notable original hits.

Meanwhile, horror phenomenon Obsession added another $14.2 million in its sixth weekend, pushing its domestic total to $215 million and making it only the second original film since 2018 to surpass the $200 million mark in North America. A24’s Backrooms also continued its impressive run, reaching $300 million worldwide.

With Supergirl expected to open next weekend and Universal’s Minions & Monsters arriving in July, the summer box office shows no signs of slowing down. But for now, Toy Story 5 is leading the charge, proving that nearly three decades after the original film debuted, audiences still have a friend in Woody and Buzz.