Toy Story 5 Surpasses $1 Billion Mark at the Box Office
Pixar's Latest Hit
Pixar continues to impress with its latest release, Toy Story 5, which has now achieved over a billion dollars in global box office revenue. This film follows Hoppers as the studio's second release this year, joining the ranks of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael as the only films to reach this milestone in 2026. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the animated feature brings back beloved characters voiced by Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, reprising their iconic roles as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie. Notably, this marks the third installment in the Toy Story series to cross the billion-dollar threshold, following Toy Story 4 (2019) and Toy Story 3 (2010).
Record-Breaking Success
Toy Story 5 is highest-grossing movie of the year
As reported by a leading entertainment outlet, Toy Story 5 has generated $448 million domestically and an impressive $573 million internationally, bringing its total earnings to $1.022 billion. This achievement places it ahead of both The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the biopic Michael, which are currently tied at $1.001 billion. Notably, Michael is the only live-action film among the top earners this year, alongside two animated sequels.
With its current trajectory, Toy Story 5 is set to break additional records before the year concludes. It is on course to become the highest-grossing film in Pixar's original franchise, surpassing Toy Story 4 and Toy Story 3, which earned $1.07 billion and $1.06 billion, respectively. The competition for the highest-grossing film of 2026 remains fierce, with The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day both expected to enter the billion-dollar club soon, along with upcoming sequels like Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday set for December release.
Insights on Toy Story 5
More about Toy Story 5
Stanton, who has been involved in writing all previous Toy Story films, has taken the helm as director for this installment. The plot revolves around Bonnie's toys as they embark on a mission to support their young owner, who becomes captivated by a children's tablet named Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee. After facing online bullying from peers, Woody (Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Allen), and Jessie (Cusack) set out to find a friend who aligns with Bonnie's interests.
This latest film also features a new song by Taylor Swift titled I Knew It, I Knew You, which focuses on the character of Jessie. The franchise, spanning three decades, achieved the biggest opening of 2026 with a debut of $160 million.