'Toy Story 5' breaks box office records with biggest debut of the year

Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" has achieved a monumental opening weekend, securing the largest box office debut of 2026. The animated feature film garnered an estimated $160 million in North American theaters, establishing a new record for the beloved franchise. Its global performance was equally impressive, with international markets contributing an additional $152 million, bringing its worldwide total to $312 million.

This latest installment, which premiered on June 19, 2026, significantly outperformed "Toy Story 4," which previously held the franchise's best opening with $120.9 million in 2019. "Toy Story 5" also stands as the second-highest animated opening weekend of all time, just behind "Incredibles 2" from 2018. The movie's success has provided a substantial boost to the summer box office, surpassing previous 2026 openings.

The film, directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by McKenna Harris, features returning voice cast members like Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear. Critics have generally praised the movie, which carries a PG rating for some thematic elements.