Toy Story 5 shatters opening‑weekend box office record

Pixar’s fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise opened to a $125 million domestic weekend, bringing its global haul to roughly $250 million within the first three days. The earnings eclipsed analyst forecasts of $95‑100 million and surpassed the previous franchise high set by Toy Story 4, which earned $120 million in its debut. The strong performance underscores the enduring appeal of the series across both adult and child audiences and highlights the film’s timely storyline about children’s attention competing with digital devices.

At the same time, Prime Video added a new family‑focused CGI release titled “The Sheep Detectives,” featuring a shepherd‑turned‑mystery‑writer and a voice‑rich cast of animals. Critics noted the film’s modern animation techniques and heartfelt tone, though they pointed to a uneven mystery plot. The streaming title expands the platform’s catalogue of animated family entertainment alongside theatrical releases such as Toy Story 5.