Pixar Roars Back: Toy Story 5 Sets New Box Office Records
Toy Story 5 just exploded onto the scene, raking in an astounding $312 million worldwide and seizing the title for the biggest opening weekend of 2026. Domestically, it pulled in $160 million over Father's Day weekend. That makes it the second-highest animated film debut ever, only trailing Pixar’s own Incredibles 2. This monumental success signals a powerful comeback for Pixar.
The animation powerhouse has been on a hot streak, with Hoppers also making waves. Toy Story 5’s record-breaking performance has jolted the entire box office, now up 16% year-over-year. The summer season is barely trailing legendary 2019 numbers, with July still ahead.
Last week's leader, Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, collapsed by 62%. Disney’s juggernaut simply overwhelmed the competition.
“That makes it the second-highest animated film debut ever, only trailing Pixar’s own Incredibles 2.”
Catzye Take
This box office performance is a huge win for Pixar, especially after some quieter years. It shows audiences still have a deep connection with beloved franchises. Fans will want to watch how it fares against upcoming blockbusters and what this means for other animated sequels.
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