Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise
Published on 22/06/2026 - 8:26 GMT+2 Launching 31 years after the original Toy Story first landed in theaters, Toy Story 5 shows there’s still audience…
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A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” a violent revisionist approach to the old legend, flopped with $2.6 million on 1,762 screens. The summer to date is just 1.9% down from that year. A 2024 survey by Common Sense Media found that 4 in 10 children have their own tablet by age 2.
Furthermore, For reference, the first four Toy Story movies have grossed more than $3bn worldwide, receiving 11 Oscar nominations and winning three - two for Best Animated Feature and one for Best Original Song. The initial domestic box office numbers surpassed Universal Pictures' "Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which earned $131 million when it opened in April. In third place was Focus Features’ indie horror hit “Obsession,” which took in another $14 million in its sixth week out for a total domestic haul of $215.8 million, data showed.
In addition, A24’s horror film “Backrooms” remained in fourth place with $7.3 million, taking its domestic total to $175 million in its fourth week out. 'Toy Story 5' breaks record and scores biggest box office debut of 2026.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' lassos biggest opening weekend in franchise history with $160… ; More than that, the film has set a new franchise record, as it has surpassed the previous….
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A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” a violent revisionist approach to the old legend, flopped with $2.6 million on 1,762 screens.
according to Japan TodayThe summer to date is just 1.9% down from that year.
according to Japan TodayA 2024 survey by Common Sense Media found that 4 in 10 children have their own tablet by age 2.
according to Business InsiderFor reference, the first four Toy Story movies have grossed more than $3bn worldwide, receiving 11 Oscar nominations and winning three - two for Best Animated Feature and one for Best Original Song.
according to EuronewsThe initial domestic box office numbers surpassed Universal Pictures' "Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which earned $131 million when it opened in April.
according to Business InsiderIn third place was Focus Features’ indie horror hit “Obsession,” which took in another $14 million in its sixth week out for a total domestic haul of $215.8 million, data showed.
according to KBCA24’s horror film “Backrooms” remained in fourth place with $7.3 million, taking its domestic total to $175 million in its fourth week out.
according to KBC'Toy Story 5' breaks record and scores biggest box office debut of 2026.
according to EuronewsThe film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
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Divergent figures
- Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' lassos biggest opening weekend in franchise history with $160…Business Insider, CNBC Top News, CNBC — World News, Google News — Top Stories (English/US), Japan Today, KBC
- More than that, the film has set a new franchise record, as it has surpassed the previous…Business Insider, Euronews, Japan Today, KBC
Divergent figures
- Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' lassos biggest opening weekend in franchise history with $160…CNBC Top News, CNBC — World News, Euronews, Google News — Top Stories (English/US), Japan Today
- More than that, the film has set a new franchise record, as it has surpassed the previous…Business Insider, Euronews, Japan Today, KBC
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Monday, June 22
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Sunday, June 21
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Friday, June 19
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Thursday, June 18
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