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Woody and Buzz Lightyear are taking the box office to infinity and beyond once again. Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 absolutely crushed expectations over its opening weekend, raking in an estimated $160 million domestically and setting a brand-new record for the historic franchise.
The massive debut officially crowns Toy Story 5 as the biggest opening weekend of 2026 so far, sailing past the previous record-holder, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which opened to $131.7 million earlier this year.
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The record-breaking weekend kicked off early with a spectacular $17.5 million in Thursday night previews. By Friday night, the film pulled in $71 million, securing Pixar’s second-biggest domestic opening day in history, just behind The Incredibles 2.
The success wasn’t just limited to North American theaters. Audiences around the world flocked to see the toys back in action, bringing in another $152 million from international markets. That brings the total global haul to a staggering $312 million for its three-day debut.
While the film carried a hefty $250 million production budget, its spectacular performance all but guarantees it is on a fast track to profitability. Critics and audiences are both giving the film glowing praise, which is currently reflected in its stellar 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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This time around, Woody, Buzz, and Jessie find themselves facing off against a modern threat—an edutainment smart tablet named Lilypad that is trying to steal Bonnie’s playtime. The classic voice cast returned for the adventure, alongside an incredible lineup of newcomers including Greta Lee, Keanu Reeves, Alan Cumming, and Bad Bunny. The movie also got a major boost from pop superstar Taylor Swift, who wrote and recorded an original country-style song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” specifically for the film’s soundtrack.
With an opening weekend this strong and incredible word-of-mouth driving family crowds to multiplexes, Toy Story 5 looks well on its way to joining the elite billion-dollar club alongside its predecessors.
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