Woody and Buzz have done it again, and this time, they’ve made history. Toy Story 5 has officially become the highest-grossing film in the franchise, surpassing $1.08 billion at the worldwide box office and beating every previous entry in the beloved Pixar series. The sequel now outranks Toy Story 4 ($1.073 billion) and Toy Story 3 ($1.067 billion), cementing its place at the top of the toy box.
The fifth installment opened with a franchise-record $160 million domestically and $152 million overseas, delivering a $312 million global debut that marked the biggest opening of 2026. By its sixth weekend, the film had crossed $1 billion worldwide, becoming the third Pixar film to hit that milestone.
Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, Toy Story 5 follows Woody, Buzz, and the gang as they compete for Bonnie’s attention against her new tablet, a timely premise that resonates with today’s tech-obsessed kids. The voice cast returns with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, alongside a new original song by Taylor Swift.
The film’s success makes Pixar the only animation studio with three consecutive sequels crossing the $1 billion mark. Critics have embraced it too, with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score and an “A” CinemaScore from audiences.
To infinity and beyond, this time, all the way to the record books.
