Toy Story 5 Poised for Massive Box Office Debut, Set to Claim Biggest Opening of 2026

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is tracking toward a massive box office debut, with early estimates pointing to a $160 million opening weekend. If that number holds, it would mark the biggest domestic opening of 2026 so far and another major win for the long-running animated franchise.

The film delivered a strong start on its first day, earning $71 million in North America. That puts it just behind The Incredibles 2, which previously held the record for one of the strongest animated opening days with $72.2 million. The performance also places Toy Story 5 well ahead of earlier franchise entries, including Toy Story 4, which opened to $120.9 million back in 2019.

Audience response has also been strong. The film received an A CinemaScore, signaling positive word-of-mouth heading into the rest of the weekend. That kind of audience reaction has historically helped Pixar films maintain strong momentum beyond opening weekend, especially in family-driven releases.

Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Harris, Toy Story 5 continues the studio’s long-running story of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the toy group. Early reporting suggests the film’s opening performance reflects both nostalgia from older audiences and strong turnout from families.

While Toy Story 5 dominates the weekend, other major releases are showing more mixed results. Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi film Disclosure Day, released through Universal, is experiencing a steep drop in its second weekend. The film is expected to fall about 69 percent from its debut and earn around $17 million, bringing its domestic total to approximately $78 million. It opened to $44 million, but has not maintained the same momentum as Pixar’s latest release.

Another standout performer, Focus Features’ Obsession, is also slowing down but still delivering impressive long-term results. In its sixth weekend, the film is projected to earn around $14 million, bringing its total domestic gross to roughly $215 million. The horror-thriller has already become the highest-grossing film in Focus Features’ history, both in the United States and globally, where it has crossed $300 million.

Meanwhile, several new releases are entering the marketplace with modest expectations. Neon’s horror title Leviticus, which premiered at Sundance, is tracking for around $3 million. The film has been praised in early festival circles and continues Neon’s tradition of distributing indie horror successes.

Also opening is The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Michael Sarnoski. The film is expected to open at around $2.5 million. It presents a darker, later-in-life version of the legendary outlaw and marks another shift toward genre-driven reinterpretations of classic characters.

Overall, the weekend box office is being led decisively by Toy Story 5, which is positioned not only as a commercial success but also as a reminder of Pixar’s continued strength in the animated film market, even decades after the franchise first began.

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