Toy Story 5 is expected to become the highest-grossing installment in the franchise within days, surpassing Toy Story 4, which earned $1.07 billion worldwide, after the latest film reached $1.022 billion globally, according to Variety.
Details:
- Record Run: Toy Story 5 will become the franchise’s highest-grossing title and the third installment to surpass the $1 billion mark after Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4.
- Story: The film follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the gang as Bonnie becomes obsessed with a new smart tablet called Lilypad.
- Box Office: It opened in mid-June with $160 million, setting the biggest debut of 2026 and the strongest opening in franchise history.
- Winning Formula: Variety attributed the film’s momentum to strong reviews, positive word of mouth, the enduring popularity of the franchise, and a new soundtrack song by Taylor Swift.
- Pixar: The milestone comes after layoffs at Pixar, while the studio’s original release Hoppers failed to sustain its early box office momentum.
What to Watch?
Variety expects Toy Story 5 to overtake Toy Story 4 in the coming days and become the highest-grossing film in the franchise.
