The highly anticipated fifth installment of the beloved Pixar series, ‘Toy Story,’ has made a monumental debut at the domestic box office. Set to break previous franchise records, the movie has garnered $160 million in ticket sales over its opening weekend, according to studio estimates.
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Premiering 31 years after the original ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ has comfortably surpassed its predecessors, including ‘Toy Story 4,’ which debuted at $120 million in 2019. With an international box office accumulation of $152 million, the film’s worldwide earnings reached an impressive $312 million during the first weekend.
The ‘Toy Story’ series remains one of The Walt Disney Co.’s most lucrative franchises, with previous movies collectively exceeding $3 billion in box office receipts while amassing considerable merchandising revenue. Despite seeming to conclude with ‘Toy Story 3’ in 2010, the franchise’s revival through subsequent films, including ‘Toy Story 4,’ which crossed $1 billion in ticket sales, has confirmed its commercial allure.
Among animated films, ‘Toy Story 5’ ranks behind only ‘Incredibles 2’ (2018) in opening weekend sales, which earned $182.7 million. The production of the latest ‘Toy Story’ installment required a substantial investment of $250 million, excluding marketing expenses. Returning cast members include Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack as Jessie.
In this sequel, the storyline explores the challenge faced by the toys when Bonnie, the owner, receives a new tablet. Directed by Andrew Stanton, known for his work on Pixar’s ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘WALL-E,’ ‘Toy Story 5’ is enriched by a new song by Taylor Swift, ‘I Knew It, I Knew You.’
Positive reviews are pouring in, contributing to the film’s ‘A’ CinemaScore. The film shows promise to maintain robust box office performance in the coming weeks.
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Beyond the success of ‘Toy Story 5,’ Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has fallen to second place in its second weekend, earning $17 million, reflecting a 61% drop from its first weekend. Despite being Universal Pictures’ high hopes for a breakout performance, the $115 million budgeted film has achieved a global revenue of $160.4 million in two weeks.
Despite facing stiff competition, ‘Disclosure Day’ continues to be a popular adult-oriented choice. In contrast, ‘The Death of Robin Hood,’ a revisionist take on the classic tale released by A24, floundered with $2.6 million in revenue across 1,762 screens. Directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman, the film’s performance was marred by mixed reviews and a ‘C+’ CinemaScore.
Another newcomer, Neon’s ‘Leviticus,’ grossed $2.7 million from 1,076 theaters. Directed by Adrian Chiarella, the low-budget horror film revolves around two teens at conversion therapy. Competing with existing horror hits, such as ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Leviticus’ attained a promising start given its $3.5 million budget and positive buzz.
A notable competitor among the horror genre is ‘Obsession,’ a microbudget phenomenon directed by Curry Barker. The film maintained strong ticket sales in its sixth week, nearly matching its $17 million inaugural weekend. With a production cost under $1 million, it has amassed $215.8 million domestically and $333.3 million worldwide.
With ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘Obsession’ driving ticket sales, summer box office receipts have improved by 15% compared to 2025 figures, as reported by Rentrak. Summer box office sales approach 2019 levels, with a 1.9% decrease after adjusting for inflation.
According to Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, the summer box office is on track to become the most successful since before the pandemic. This period has showcased a mix of expected and new cinematic releases, including both prominent franchise films and original works like ‘Disclosure Day.’
Dergarabedian notes the eclectic variety offered, signaling a potential blueprint for a balanced summer box office strategy.
The presented list includes the estimated ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada for Friday through Sunday, according to Rentrak:
- ‘Toy Story 5’: $160 million
- ‘Disclosure Day’: $17 million
- ‘Obsession’: $14.2 million
- ‘Backrooms’: $7.3 million
- ‘Scary Movie’: $6.7 million
- ‘Masters of the Universe’: $5.6 million
- ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’: $3.9 million
- ‘Leviticus’: $2.7 million
- ‘The Death of Robin Hood’: $2.6 million
- ‘Michael’: $2.2 million