Weekend Box Office Highlights: ‘Toy Story 5’ Shatters Records

The latest entry in the Pixar franchise, ‘Toy Story 5,’ set impressive records with its opening weekend box office performance. Debuting with $160 million in the United States, the film achieved a new franchise milestone. This installment surpassed the previous record set by ‘Toy Story 4,’ which earned $120 million in 2019.

Internationally, ‘Toy Story 5’ also performed well. It garnered $152 million, bringing the global total to $312 million within its opening weekend. This showcases the continued strength and appeal of the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, which remains one of Disney’s most profitable. Prior to this release, the series had amassed over $3 billion, supplemented by significant merchandising revenue.

While many believed the franchise concluded with ‘Toy Story 3’ in 2010, Disney’s decision to revive it proved financially rewarding. ‘Toy Story 4’ surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales; expectations are high for ‘Toy Story 5’ to do the same.

Among animated films, only ‘Incredibles 2’ from 2018 had a larger opening weekend, totaling $182.7 million. The latest ‘Toy Story’ installment hit theaters with increased production costs. It had a $250 million budget, excluding marketing expenses. The film features a prominent voice cast, including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack. Directed by Andrew Stanton, known for ‘Finding Nemo’ and ‘WALL-E,’ the story introduces new elements with Bonnie acquiring a tablet and a song by Taylor Swift titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You.’

Critical reception has been positive, reflected in an ‘A’ CinemaScore rating. This suggests sustained audience interest in the coming weeks.

Another release, Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day,’ fell to second with $17 million after a 61% drop from its debut. This performance indicates potential challenges for the $115 million sci-fi thriller starring Emily Blunt. However, with $160.4 million grossed globally, it remains the top adult-oriented option in cinemas.

Facing tough competition, A24’s ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ struggled, earning $2.6 million across 1,762 screens. Despite its modest $20 million budget, the film’s mixed reviews resulted in a ‘C+’ CinemaScore.

Neon’s ‘Leviticus’ slightly outpaced ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ with $2.7 million from 1,076 theaters. Directed by Adrian Chiarella, the low-budget horror film attracted some attention. Yet, it faced competition from stronger horror releases like ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms.’

The standout in horror remains ‘Obsession,’ directed by Curry Barker. In its sixth week, it brought in $14.2 million, nearly matching its initial weekend earnings. With production costs below $1 million, the film has accumulated $215.8 million domestically and $333.3 million globally.

This weekend’s box office success, driven by ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘Obsession,’ reflects a 15% increase from Summer 2025. Impressively, sales nearly match those from Summer 2019, unadjusted for inflation. The season’s performance is only 1.9% lower than that period.

Paul Dergarabedian, Rentrak’s head of marketplace trends, predicts a robust summer for Hollywood. This season blends expected blockbuster hits with fresh releases, creating diverse options for audiences.

The box office data from Friday to Sunday in the U.S. and Canada ranks ‘Toy Story 5’ as the top earner with $160 million. It is followed by ‘Disclosure Day’ with $17 million, ‘Obsession’ at $14.2 million, and ‘Backrooms’ with $7.3 million.

1. ‘Toy Story 5,’ $160 million.
2. ‘Disclosure Day,’ $17 million.
3. ‘Obsession,’ $14.2 million.
4. ‘Backrooms,’ $7.3 million.
5. ‘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.