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‘Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million
The Pixar sequel drew strong family turnout and an A CinemaScore, and it is expected to keep playing well for weeks.
- Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 grossed $160 million domestically this weekend, setting a franchise record and securing the largest opening of 2026.
- Director Andrew Stanton's sequel, featuring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, follows toys navigating a child's obsession with a new tablet device called Lilypad.
- Critics awarded the film 94% on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences gave it an 'A' grade on CinemaScore; it ranks second-largest animated opening ever, behind 2018's Incredibles 2 .
- The summer box office is up 15% from 2025, while Taylor Swift's new song "I Knew It, I Knew You" may contend for an Academy Award nomination.
- Toy Story 5 faces competition when another animated film releases July 1, while Pixar plans Gatto for 2027 and Incredibles 3 for 2028.
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In the United States, Toy Story 5 has become the biggest premiere of the year.
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In the domestic market, the tape raised $160 million.
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