Toy Story 5 Opens With $71 Million on Friday, On Track for Franchise Record Weekend
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"Toy Story 5" opened strongly across North America, earning $71 million from 4,425 theaters on its first day. The Disney and Pixar film is projected to gross between $150 million and $175 million over the three-day weekend, with multiple reports narrowing the forecast to $160 million to $170 million. That total would set a new franchise record, surpassing the $120 million opening of "Toy Story 4," and mark the best domestic opening of 2026 so far. The opening day ranks as the second-best Friday ever for an animated feature, just behind the $71.2 million of "Incredibles 2." Globally, the movie has collected $129.3 million since Wednesday, combining $71 million domestically and $58.3 million from international markets. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the film's strong debut also boosted the overall weekend box office to an estimated $237.6 million, the highest single weekend of the year.
What’s verified
"Toy Story 5" earned $71 million on its opening Friday in North America from 4,425 theaters.
The domestic opening weekend is projected between $150 million and $175 million, with multiple sources forecasting a $160 million to $170 million range.
The opening day was the second-best Friday ever for an animated film, behind "Incredibles 2" at $71.2 million.
The worldwide running cume as of Saturday is $129.3 million, including $71 million domestic and $58.3 million international.
"Toy Story 5" is directed by Andrew Stanton.
The film is set to achieve the best opening weekend in the "Toy Story" franchise and the best domestic opening of 2026.
The film also helped push the overall box office to an estimated $237.6 million for the three-day weekend, the highest of the year.
Where accounts differ
One source reports domestic opening weekend estimates ranging from $150 million to $175 million, while other sources forecast a narrower range of $160 million to $170 million. No other conflicting reports identified across sources.
Not yet confirmed
The voice cast, including returning actors Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack and newcomers Greta Lee, Keanu Reeves, Craig Robinson, Alan Cumming, Conan O'Brien, and Bad Bunny, is reported by only one source.
The production budget of $250 million plus marketing costs is reported by only one source.
Thursday night previews of $17.5 million, described as a franchise best, are reported by only one source.
Detailed audience demographics (e.g., 48% same-day ticket purchases, 57% female audience, 30% Latino and Hispanic moviegoers) are reported by only one source.
Social media reach of 711.8 million impressions and specific performance data for other films (e.g., "The Death of Robin Hood" opening at $1.1 million Friday) are reported by only one source each.
Key figures
Andrew Stanton (director), Tom Hanks (voice actor), Tim Allen (voice actor), Joan Cusack (voice actor), Greta Lee (voice actor), Keanu Reeves (voice actor), Craig Robinson (voice actor), Alan Cumming (voice actor), Conan O'Brien (voice actor), Bad Bunny (voice actor).
Sources: Variety, deadline.com
