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Toy Story 5 box-office success and home release details

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Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has solidified its position as a major 2026 box-office leader, surpassing $1 billion globally. The film achieved a $160 million domestic opening weekend, the largest for the franchise, and saw record-breaking performance in markets such as Spain and Mexico. Its commercial success has been a primary driver in Walt Disney Studios becoming the second studio of the year to cross $4 billion in global box office revenue, following Universal. As the film’s global earnings climbed, it surpassed the $1.066 billion earned by Disney’s 2006 film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. By late August, global box office totals reached approximately $1.12 billion to $1.13 billion, with $478 million coming from North American theaters. Beyond its financial milestones, the film’s production has raised questions regarding the future of Pixar leadership. Veteran director Andrew Stanton has hinted that Toy Story 5 may be his final directorial effort at the studio. Additionally, while the film explores the conflict between traditional toys and modern technology—introducing a smart tablet named Lilypad—voice actor Tom Hanks has suggested technological solutions could extend his involvement in the role of Woody. Following its theatrical run, Disney released the film digitally on August 18, 2026. ~~Disney and Pixar have now announced that the~~ The film ~~will begin streaming~~ is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Disney+ on September 23, 2026. To celebrate the streaming launch, Taylor Swift has released an animated music video for a piano version of her original song, ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, which is featured on the film’s soundtrack. Physical media, including a limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook, remains scheduled for release on September 22, 2026.

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