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Toy Story 5 Surpasses $1 Billion to Become 2026's Top Earner

The milestone signals that Pixar's sequels remain major global moneymakers.

Overview

  • Toy Story 5 crossed the $1 billion global box office mark on Sunday, July 26, reaching roughly $1.022 billion according to industry trackers.
  • Variety and other trade outlets report the film has earned about $448 million in North America and $573 million internationally.
  • The film is now the third 2026 release to top $1 billion and the sixth Pixar title to reach that threshold, giving the Toy Story franchise three separate billion‑dollar films.
  • Strong holds over multiple weekends and staggered international rollouts pushed the film to the milestone after it added roughly $34 million worldwide in its sixth weekend.
  • The box‑office win boosts Disney and Pixar financially and reputationally but faces immediate challenge from upcoming tentpoles such as Spider‑Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, which could reshuffle year‑to‑date rankings.