Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 launched to blockbuster results, grossing more than $300 million worldwide in its opening weekend. Released on June 19, the fifth Toy Story film follows Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear as they confront a new rival a tablet computer and earned roughly $160 million in North America and $150 million internationally. The opening ranks as one of 2026’s biggest debuts, trailing only The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
With an estimated production budget of $250 million, Toy Story 5 will need strong continuing sales to cover marketing and distribution costs, but Pixar’s animated features traditionally recoup budgets and frequently earn two to three times their production costs. The Toy Story franchise remains one of Pixar’s most profitable series, having generated more than $3 billion at the global box office since 1995; both Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4 surpassed $1 billion worldwide.
The strong start is a welcome rebound for Disney and Pixar after recent mixed results including underperformers like Elio and Lightyear and broader industry challenges such as reduced cinema attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic and increased streaming competition. Still, major franchises and proven family brands continue to perform well at the global box office, and early signs suggest Toy Story 5 could be another major hit for Pixar.
