Toy Story Soars

Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” opened to a franchise-best $160 million in domestic ticket sales, giving the animated sequel the biggest box-office debut of 2026. The film added about $152 million overseas for an estimated $312 million global launch, surpassing the previous franchise domestic opening record set by “Toy Story 4” at $120.9 million. The debut also topped “Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which opened domestically with about $131.7 million, and reaffirmed the staying power of Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the Pixar brand more than three decades after the original “Toy Story” premiered. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment drew attention for both its record-setting commercial performance and its tech-themed story about toys confronting the screens competing for children’s attention.