Toy Story 5, the fifth installment in the Pixar franchise, debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates on Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and achieving the biggest opening weekend of the year.Internationally, it was similarly successful, with weekend sales of US$152 million, for US$312 million worldwide.Released 31 years after Toy Story first hit theaters, Toy Story 5 surpassed the best debut of a previous series: Toy Story 4 ($120 million) in 2019. The film has surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales, and Toy Story 5 is sure to do so as well.The Toy Story franchise is one of Walt Disney Co.’s most profitable franchises.
Prior to the film’s release, the films had collectively grossed over US$3 billion, while also earning billions from promotion. Although the series seemed to have come to an end with 2010’s “Toy Story 3,” the decision to revive the series nearly a decade later — although controversial — was highly profitable.Among animated films, only 2018’s “Incredibles 2” had a bigger weekend at the US box office with $182.7 million.
Toy Story 5 has a budget of US$250 million
However, it’s becoming more expensive to keep the Toy Story movies going. As for the fifth film, its production cost amounted to 250 million US dollars, not including marketing. It returns a voice cast led by Tom Hanks (as Woody), Tim Allen (as Buzz Lightyear) and Joan Cusack (as Jesse).In Part 2, the toys are put aside when Bonnie gets a new tablet. The film is directed by Andrew Stanton, the Pixar veteran who directed Finding Nemo (2003) and WALL-E (2008). “Toy Story 5” also includes a new song by Taylor Swift called “I Knew It, I Knew You.”Reviews were very good and audiences gave “Toy Story 5” an “A” rating on CinemaScore, indicating that it should remain a force in theaters for weeks.
‘Disclosure day ‘Slips to second place
After debuting at the top of the list, Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” fell to second place with $17 million in its second weekend. This is not the work Universal Pictures was hoping for. A 61% drop in viewership from its first weekend suggests that “Disclosure Day” may not find the support Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller needs this summer.However, the $115 million-budgeted film, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo, grossed $160.4 million worldwide in two weeks. “Disclosure Day” has a good chance to remain the top adult-oriented option in theaters in the coming weeks.
‘mania ‘ records US$333 worldwide
The top horror option remained “Obsession,” the small-budget phenomenon from 26-year-old Carrie Parker. In its sixth weekend, it nearly equaled its US$17 million opening weekend from mid-May.
The Focus Features release, which cost less than $1 million, added $14.2 million to bring its domestic total to $215.8 million and its global cume to $333.3 million.
“The Death of Robin Hood” fails to raise $2.6 million
Toy Story 5 faced little competition from newcomers. A24’s “The Death of Robin Hood,” a violently reactionary take on the ancient legend, grossed $2.6 million on 1,762 screens. The film, starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Michael Sarnosky, had a modest budget of US$20 million.
But after finding mixed reviews, the audience did not turn to watching the film either. It received a “C+” CinemaScore.
“Leviticus” surpasses “Robin Hood”
Leviticus released before The Death of Robin Hood with $2.7 million in 1,076 theaters. This low-budget, lurid horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella is about two teenage boys who meet in conversion therapy. It’s a good start for an independent company with a small budget of $3.5 million and a good reputation.
But “Leviticus” also faced unusually strong competition in still-strong horror films like “Obsession” and “Backrooms.”
The summer box office is seeing good growth
With sales of “Toy Story 5” and “Obsession” on the rise, the summer box office is up 15% compared to summer 2025, according to Rentrak. Even more impressive is that summer ticket sales roughly equal summer 2019 sales at the same point, without accounting for inflation. Summer so far is down just 1.9% from that year.Paul Dergarabedian, head of market trends at Rentrak, predicts that Hollywood is headed for its best summer since before the pandemic. Success comes from expected and unexpected places.
Top 10 films at the domestic box office
With final domestic numbers released Monday, this list takes into account estimated Friday-Sunday ticket sales at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak:1. “Toy Story 5” $160 million.2. “Disclosure Day” $17 million.3- “Obsession,” $14.2 million.4. “Back Rooms,” $7.3 million5. Scary Movie, $6.7 million.6- “Masters of the Universe,” $5.6 million.7. “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” $3.9 million.8- “Leviticus,” $2.7 million.9- “The Death of Robin Hood,” $2.6 million.10. “Michael” $2.2 million.
