The beloved Pixar franchise has done it again. Toy Story 5 officially hit theaters this weekend, and the box office numbers and audience reactions prove that the magic of Woody, Buzz, and the gang is as strong as ever. If you have not kept up with the headlines, here is a quick breakdown of everything you need to know about this weekend’s massive cinematic event.
The film is already redefining box office success for 2026. It brought in $17.5 million in Thursday domestic previews alone, marking the highest preview performance of 2026 so far. The film is tracking toward a franchise best domestic debut of $145M to $160M+. It also already brought in $43.5 million across its first 28 overseas markets, heading toward a $275M+ global weekend.
It is not just a commercial success because the reception is overwhelmingly positive. Opening night audiences officially awarded the film a coveted A grade on CinemaScore. The film currently holds a glowing 93% positive score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviews praise the film for beautifully balancing deep nostalgia with a fresh, high tech new adventure.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, Toy Story 5 tackles a highly relevant modern dilemma. The story focuses on toys versus tech. This time around, our favorite group of toys faces direct competition from electronic devices as they try to keep their child’s attention.
