Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has delivered the biggest opening weekend in franchise history, earning $312 million worldwide during its debut. The animated sequel collected $160 million domestically from 4,425 theater locations, marking a significant milestone for the beloved toy-based series and dominating the current box office landscape.
The opening weekend results represent a substantial improvement over Toy Story 4, which premiered in 2019 with $121 million domestic and $249 million global. The latest installment has already surpassed its predecessor’s opening by $39 million domestically and $63 million worldwide, signaling strong audience enthusiasm for the return of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their friends.
Record-Breaking Performance Details
The $160 million domestic opening positions Toy Story 5 as a major success for Disney and Pixar. The film played across 4,425 domestic theater locations, achieving strong per-theater averages that reflect broad audience appeal across the United States.
For comparison, Toy Story 4 ultimately earned $434 million domestic and $1.07 billion worldwide during its entire theatrical run in 2019. Based on the opening weekend momentum, Toy Story 5 is capable of challenging those totals, though final results will depend on sustained audience interest in the coming weeks.
The animated sequel joins recent Pixar and animated successes including Inside Out 2, which earned $1.7 billion globally in 2024, and Despicable Me 4, which collected $972 million that same year. These figures demonstrate continued audience appetite for animated family entertainment at the theatrical level.
The film received strong critical and audience reception, contributing to positive word-of-mouth that could sustain its box office performance in subsequent weekends.
Impact on Current Box Office Competition
The arrival of Toy Story 5 significantly affected other films currently in theaters. Disclosure Day, the Steven Spielberg-directed film, experienced a 62 percent drop in its second weekend, falling to $17 million from its $44.5 million opening. The steep decline is partly attributed to the competition from the animated blockbuster.
Meanwhile, Obsession continued its impressive theatrical run in its sixth weekend, earning $14.2 million and bringing its domestic total to $215 million. This achievement makes it only the second original film since 2018 to cross the $200 million mark in North America, following Sinners.
Obsession opened with $17.1 million and has demonstrated exceptional staying power, maintaining strong earnings week after week through positive audience response.
Other Box Office Performers This Weekend
Backrooms earned $7.5 million in its fourth weekend, bringing its domestic total to $175 million and its worldwide gross to $300 million. The film has proven to be a consistent performer since its release.
Scary Movie collected $6.7 million in its third weekend, with its worldwide total reaching $200 million. Produced on a $30 million budget, the comedy has delivered substantial returns for its studio.
Several new releases also entered the market this weekend. Leviticus opened to $2.74 million and received strong reviews, earning 93 percent from critics and 82 percent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Death of Robin Hood debuted with $2.65 million. The film received more mixed reactions, with 70 percent from critics and 67 percent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, along with a C+ CinemaScore.
Girls Like Girls, based on Hayley Kiyoko’s music video and novel, grossed $1.6 million from 504 locations. The film earned strong reviews with 89 percent from critics and 91 percent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
What Happens Next
The box office landscape will shift again next weekend with the arrival of Supergirl, which is tracking for a $40 million domestic opening. The superhero film will compete directly with Toy Story 5 for audience attention in its second weekend.
How Toy Story 5 holds in its sophomore frame will be critical in determining whether it can approach or surpass Toy Story 4’s final totals of $434 million domestic and $1.07 billion worldwide. Family films typically demonstrate strong holds during summer months when school is out and families have more opportunities for theater visits.
The competition from Supergirl and other upcoming releases will test the animated sequel’s ability to maintain its dominant position at the box office.
Franchise Performance Comparison
The Toy Story franchise has maintained remarkable consistency at the box office throughout its history. Toy Story 4 in 2019 represented the previous high point for the series, ultimately becoming a billion-dollar global success with $1.07 billion worldwide.
Toy Story 5’s opening weekend already represents a 32 percent improvement over Toy Story 4’s domestic debut and a 25 percent increase in global opening weekend earnings. These gains reflect both the enduring appeal of the franchise and effective marketing that generated strong opening weekend attendance.
The performance also validates Disney and Pixar’s continued investment in established animated properties, following the success of Inside Out 2 in 2024.
Current Box Office Rankings
Based on this weekend’s results, the current box office standings show Toy Story 5 in the top position with its $160 million domestic opening. Disclosure Day holds second place with $17 million in its second weekend. Obsession continues its strong run in third place with $14.2 million.
Backrooms and Scary Movie round out the top five with $7.5 million and $6.7 million respectively. The newer releases Leviticus, The Death of Robin Hood and Girls Like Girls occupy lower positions with their modest opening weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Toy Story 5 make opening weekend?
Toy Story 5 earned $160 million domestically and $312 million worldwide in its opening weekend, setting a new franchise record for the Toy Story series.
How does Toy Story 5 compare to Toy Story 4?
Toy Story 5’s opening weekend exceeded Toy Story 4’s 2019 debut by $39 million domestically and $63 million globally. Toy Story 4 opened to $121 million domestic and $249 million worldwide.
How many theaters is Toy Story 5 playing in?
Toy Story 5 opened in 4,425 domestic theater locations across the United States, representing a wide release strategy for the animated sequel.
What is the biggest Toy Story movie opening?
Toy Story 5 now holds the record for the biggest opening weekend in franchise history with $312 million worldwide and $160 million domestic.
What movies are competing with Toy Story 5?
Current competition includes Disclosure Day, Obsession, Backrooms and Scary Movie. Next weekend, Supergirl will enter theaters with a projected $40 million opening.
The strong opening weekend for Toy Story 5 reinforces the theatrical appeal of established animated franchises and positions Disney and Pixar for another major success. Weekend results in the coming weeks will determine the film’s ultimate performance against its franchise predecessors.
