Toy Story 5 Roars to Record Opening
Pixar's beloved toys deliver the biggest debut of the year just as blockbuster season peaks.
Fame & Fortune Desk · June 20, 2026 · Based on reporting by Deadline
Andy's toys are back, and they're cleaning up. Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 5 is headed for a $160M-$170M-plus Friday-to-Sunday opening, which would set a franchise record and mark the best debut of the year so far. Taylor Swift sweetens the deal, having dropped her soundtrack song "I Knew It, I Knew You" days before the premiere.
Critics are along for the ride, too. Early reviews praise emotional "moments that hit you like a gut punch". The theme: tech versus imagination. The record bow lands during a buzzy summer-blockbuster season tied to the Jaws anniversary. And 31 years after Buzz and Woody first launched? The franchise still has serious legs.
