Toy Story 5 crossed $1 billion in worldwide box office receipts on July 24-26, becoming the highest-grossing Pixar film ever released.
The film earned $159.7 million domestically in its opening weekend in June and has sustained strong performance through six weekends. International markets have been equally enthusiastic, with $573.5 million coming from overseas territories.
How It Stayed Strong
Toy Story 5 holds a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score and an A CinemaScore. Word of mouth was positive. Kids and families kept coming back. That’s the formula for a billion-dollar run.
The film benefited from Taylor Swift. Her original song “I Knew It, I Knew You” hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 in June, giving the movie cultural momentum beyond the theater.
Franchise Strength
This is the fifth Toy Story film. Each entry grosses more than the last, with Toy Story 3 at $1.067 billion and Toy Story 4 at $1.07 billion. Audiences aren’t tired of Woody and Buzz yet.
For Disney and Pixar, this is proof that animation still works. Not just for kids—families, teenagers, and adults turn up for quality Pixar films.
Summer Box Office Strength
Between “Toy Story 5” and “The Odyssey,” summer 2026 is shaping up as a strong recovery for theaters. Studios were uncertain about 2026. These films show the uncertainty was overblown.
Pixar knows how to tell stories that matter. “Toy Story 5” proves the franchise still has life left.
