Toy Story 5 Sets Record with $312 Million Global Opening

Pixar’s fifth installment of the Toy Story franchise opened to a historic $160 million domestic debut, the biggest three‑day opening of 2026 in North America, and amassed a $312 million worldwide total, eclipsing the previous franchise high and becoming the year’s top‑grossing debut. The film recorded strong follow‑up performance, pulling $80‑$90 million in its second weekend and crossing $200 million domestically within its first week.

Critically the movie earned a 93 % Rotten Tomatoes score and an “A” CinemaScore, though some reviews noted uneven storytelling and an over‑reliance on nostalgia. A central plot element is the new character Lilypad, a frog‑shaped smart tablet that replaces traditional play, prompting commentary on children’s screen time and the balance between digital and imaginative play.

The release sparked extensive promotion, including a Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ partnership that offered a limited‑edition Lilypad‑themed cover in Italy, and high‑profile screening events in U.S. cities featuring celebrity guests. Box‑office reports from France, Vietnam, and other markets confirmed the film’s broad appeal, with France logging over one million admissions in its opening week and Vietnam noting the highest opening weekend for an animated franchise in the region. The film’s success reinforces the enduring commercial power of the Toy Story brand across multiple countries.