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'Toy Story 5' records highest opening weekend of 2026

The latest installment in the Toy Story franchise debuted with significant earnings in both domestic and international markets. These figures represent a new record for the series and the largest opening of any film so far this year.

Amalgamated from Business Insider (opens in new tab), The Independent (opens in new tab)

"Toy Story 5" premiered in cinemas on Friday, earning an estimated $160 million from domestic viewers and approximately $152 million from international audiences during its opening weekend. Reports from Business Insider and The Independent indicate that these figures constitute the highest box office debut for any film released so far in 2026.

The results also establish a new record for the "Toy Story" franchise, according to both outlets. These reports highlight the initial commercial performance of the latest entry in the long running series.