Toy Story 5 Opens to $312 Million Globally, Sets Franchise Record
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Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” opened with $160 million domestically and $152 million internationally for a global debut of $312 million, making it the biggest opening of 2026 and a franchise record. The film surpassed the previous series high set by “Toy Story 4” in 2019. Andrew Stanton, a Pixar veteran who directed earlier classics, directed the fifth installment. Elsewhere at the global box office, the horror films “Obsession” and “Backrooms” each crossed the $300 million milestone during their runs. Universal’s “Disclosure Day,” last weekend’s top film, experienced a significant drop in its second weekend. Audiences gave “Toy Story 5” an A CinemaScore, according to reports.
What’s verified
“Toy Story 5” earned $160 million domestically, $152 million internationally, and $312 million globally in its opening weekend.
The global total is the highest opening of 2026 and a record for the “Toy Story” franchise.
The film was directed by Andrew Stanton.
The horror movies “Obsession” and “Backrooms” each surpassed $300 million worldwide during their theatrical runs.
Where accounts differ
Sources disagree on the second-weekend drop for “Disclosure Day”: one reports a 57% decline, while another reports a 62% decline.
Not yet confirmed
One source reports specific international breakdowns for “Toy Story 5” including Mexico ($26.6 million), the United Kingdom ($20 million), China ($18 million), and France ($7.2 million), as well as a production budget of $250 million and $1 billion in annual retail sales from the franchise.
One source notes that Kenna Harris co-directed “Toy Story 5” alongside Andrew Stanton.
One source provides details on other new releases, including “Leviticus” and “The Death of Robin Hood.”
It is unclear whether “Michael” will reach $1 billion globally, as one source reports it is winding down with $959 million.
Key figures
Andrew Stanton – director of “Toy Story 5”
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
