"Toy Story 5" has roared to the top of the box office, earning an estimated $160 million in its opening weekend, the highest debut of the year and a new franchise record. The film's success marks 31 years since the original "Toy Story" first premiered.

Internationally, "Toy Story 5" also performed strongly, bringing in $152 million for a global total of $312 million. This figure surpasses the previous franchise best of $120 million set by "Toy Story 4" in 2019. The "Toy Story" franchise remains a highly profitable venture for The Walt Disney Co., having collectively grossed over $3 billion prior to this latest release, in addition to significant revenue from merchandising.

Franchise Revival Proves Lucrative

Despite the "Toy Story" series seemingly concluding with "Toy Story 3" in 2010, the decision to revive it has proven exceptionally profitable. "Toy Story 4" exceeded $1 billion in ticket sales, and "Toy Story 5" is widely expected to follow suit. Among animated films, only "Incredibles 2" in 2018 had a larger opening weekend with $182.7 million.

Production and Cast Details

The production of "Toy Story 5" involved a budget of $250 million, excluding marketing costs. The film reunites the original voice cast, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, and Joan Cusack as Jessie. The plot centers on the toys being sidelined when their owner, Bonnie, receives a new tablet. The movie is directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, known for helming "Finding Nemo" and "WALL-E." It also features a new song by Taylor Swift titled "I Knew It, I Knew You."

Audience reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with "Toy Story 5" receiving an "A" CinemaScore, indicating strong potential for sustained box office performance.

Other Films at the Box Office

Following "Toy Story 5," Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" moved to second place, grossing $17 million in its second weekend. However, a 61% drop from its opening suggests the film may not achieve the long-term success needed this summer, despite its $115 million budget and $160.4 million global gross to date.

New releases faced challenges. A24's "The Death of Robin Hood," a modern take on the classic legend, debuted weakly with $2.6 million on 1,762 screens, earning a "C+" CinemaScore. Neon's horror film "Leviticus" garnered $2.7 million from 1,076 theaters. Despite a modest $3.5 million budget and positive word-of-mouth, it faced stiff competition from established horror hits.

"Obsession," a microbudget horror film, continued its strong performance, adding $14.2 million in its sixth weekend. With a production cost of less than $1 million, the film has achieved a domestic total of $215.8 million and a worldwide haul of $333.3 million.

Summer Box Office Trends

The combined success of films like "Toy Story 5" and "Obsession" has boosted the summer box office, which is up 15% compared to the same period in 2025. Ticket sales are also nearing 2019 levels, prior to accounting for inflation. Industry analysts suggest this summer could be Hollywood's strongest since before the pandemic, driven by a diverse slate of films beyond typical blockbuster franchises, including original movies and independent successes.

The top 10 films at the domestic box office for the weekend, according to estimates, were:

  1. "Toy Story 5," $160 million.
  2. "Disclosure Day," $17 million.
  3. "Obsession," $14.2 million.
  4. "Backrooms," $7.3 million.
  5. "Scary Movie," $6.7 million.
  6. "Masters of the Universe," $5.6 million.
  7. "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu," $3.9 million.
  8. "Leviticus," $2.7 million.
  9. "The Death of Robin Hood," $2.6 million.
  10. "Michael," $2.2 million.