Toy Story 5 has crossed $1.07 billion at the global box office, making it the third film of 2026 to reach the milestone. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael got there first. Directed by Andrew Stanton, it is the sixth Pixar production ever to clear $1 billion and the highest-grossing Toy Story film to date.
The film opened to $312 million globally and has sustained well into its sixth weekend. Rotten Tomatoes scores sit at 92% critical and 94% audience approval. It follows Woody, Buzz, and Jessie as they confront Lilypad, an AI-powered toy tablet.
Disney's latest earnings report attached a number to the broader franchise: $16 billion in estimated direct income value, drawn from theatrical revenue, merchandise, and home entertainment. The figure was prepared by consultancy firm Steward Redqueen. Previous Toy Story films also accumulated over 2 billion hours on Disney+ in the most recent quarter, while franchise merchandise drove a 7% year-over-year increase in consumer products revenue. According to Disney, that is the highest such figure since summer 2021.
Disney's Entertainment segment reported revenues of $11.3 billion for the quarter, up 5.6% year-over-year. The franchise has now generated an estimated $50 billion in global economic activity across its three-decade run.
Whether Toy Story 5 represents a permanent return for the franchise or a one-time reunion remains an open question. Stanton, who co-wrote the original in 1995, has not publicly indicated a sequel is planned.
