‘Toy Story 5’ Dominates Box Office with Record-Breaking $17.5M Preview Haul
Strong previews and $25 million in advance ticket sales are driving a projected franchise-record domestic debut, analysts said.
- On Saturday, Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' is projected to achieve a franchise-record opening of $150 million, dominating the North American box office after a strong Thursday preview performance.
- Directed by Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris, the sequel follows Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie as they navigate modern challenges posed by a smart tablet named Lilypad competing for a child's attention.
- Generating $17.5 million in Thursday previews, the film achieved the franchise's best preview total ever, narrowly trailing the $18.5 million record set by 2018's 'Incredibles 2.'
- Despite mixed critical reception, 'Toy Story 5' holds a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting fan enthusiasm even as the fifth installment paces lower than previous franchise entries.
- A24's 'The Death of Robin Hood' and Neon's 'Leviticus' are predicted to earn $3 million to $4 million each, competing for audiences as 'Toy Story 5' maintains summer box office momentum.
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Buzz and Woody go ‘to infinity and beyond’ at box office as Toy Story 5 targets record smash
Disney and Pixar’s latest animated sequel is forecast to deliver the biggest opening weekend of the year, with strong reviews and huge preview figures putting the franchise on course for another box office milestone.
Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ pulls in record $17.5 million in Thursday previews
Pixar's "Toy Story 5" smashed franchise records Thursday night, hauling in $17.5M in preview screenings, the best Thursday preview performance of 2026 and the second-best ever for any animated film, according to Deadline.
'Toy Story 5' Scores Year's Best Box Office Preview Total With $17.5 Million
“Toy Story 5” has earned the best Thursday preview box office total ever for a “Toy Story” film and the best for any film this year with $17.5 million grossed, as it is set to earn one of the highest opening weekends ever for an animated film. By comparison, “Toy Story 4” earned a $12 million preview total en route to a $120 million opening weekend in 2019. “The Incredibles 2,” which holds the record for the highest 3-day opening for an animated…
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