‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Massive Previews, Second-Highest Ever for Animated Films
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 has opened strong in its preview night, earning $17.5 million in the domestic market. This result puts the film at the top of 2026 preview earnings so far and makes it one of the biggest preview performances ever for an animated movie.
The $17.5 million total is not only the strongest preview result for the Toy Story franchise, but also the second-highest preview number ever recorded for both Pixar and animated films overall. It is also tracking as one of the best early indicators for any major release this year.
Industry tracking shows that the only animated film with a higher preview total is Incredibles 2, which earned $18.5 million ahead of its massive $182.6 million three-day opening. Just behind Toy Story 5 are other major animated hits like Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, which earned $17.4 million in previews, followed by Moana 2 with $13.8 million in Tuesday previews and Inside Out 2 with $13 million.
Early audience response is also strong. The film currently holds a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it just slightly below Toy Story 4 and Inside Out 2, both of which sit at 94%. That suggests strong word-of-mouth going into the weekend.
The report also notes that the film is expected to benefit from the Juneteenth holiday window, which could boost overall daily box office performance beyond the standard weekend model. Current projections suggest a possible $140 million three-day domestic opening, which would make it a franchise record if achieved.
Internationally, Toy Story 5 has also started strong. The film has earned $26 million so far across early foreign markets. It launched in 28 territories including Italy, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico, and has now expanded to a total of 41 markets.
Mexico has been one of the strongest early performers, bringing in $6.7 million and ranking as one of the top openings of 2026 so far. Brazil also posted solid results with $1.4 million, along with strong market share performance. Across Latin America, the film has recorded some of the highest opening-day numbers in Pixar history in several territories, including Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
In Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the film continues to show strong results. France delivered a No. 1 opening day with $2.1 million so far, while Spain posted a strong 51% market share. Korea also showed strong early interest with a 50% share and one of the top opening days of the year.
According to industry observers, Toy Story 5 is tracking ahead of several recent major releases in early performance indicators. With strong previews, high audience scores, and broad international momentum, the film is positioned for one of the biggest animated openings of 2026.
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