Toy Story 5 Sets Franchise Record with $312 Million Global Opening

Pixar’s fifth installment in the Toy Story franchise opened to a record $312 million worldwide in its first weekend, the strongest debut of 2026 and the highest ever for the series. The opening split into $160 million from North America and $152 million from international markets. The film’s success was highlighted in several markets: Mexico’s box office reported 5.2 million tickets sold and revenue of 448 million pesos, making it the most‑seen film that weekend despite competition from the domestic hit Super Mario Galaxy. In Croatia the movie earned €? million (equivalent to part of the $152 million international total) and was released in both original and dubbed versions. Disney promoted the release with special screening events in U.S. cities such as Atlanta, featuring community gatherings and celebrity appearances. Critics gave the film high marks, and audience surveys awarded it an “A” CinemaScore. The production cost $250 million, suggesting a strong profit outlook.

The box‑office momentum reinforces Pixar and Disney’s dominance in animated entertainment and is expected to boost ancillary revenue streams through merchandise and home‑media sales.