Toy Story 5 Blasts Past the $900 Million Mark

When the familiar is merged with the fresh, magic tends to happen. That’s exactly what Andy’s old play‑room pals pulled off this weekend: Toy Story 5 quietly slipped past the $900 million‑wide threshold, a figure most studios only dream about.

It’s not the kind of blockbuster opening that makes headlines – the film earned about $14.8 million in its fifth domestic weekend, landing it in fourth place at the box office. Yet, the cumulative tally tells a different story. Across more than 100 territories, the tiny toys have amassed roughly $909 million, according to the latest data from Box Office Mojo and The‑Numbers.

And the audience seems to love it. Rotten Tomatoes currently lists a 92 % critic score, while the audience rating hovers at a lofty 95 %. Even the Collider reviewer who covered the milestone gave it an 8 out of 10, noting that “the heart of the franchise is still very much alive.”

Behind the numbers is a familiar crew. Andrew Stanton returned to the director’s chair, guiding Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and the returning voice cast through another heartfelt journey. Disney’s marketing machine rolled out an early June release (June 19, 2026 in the U.S., with a few overseas markets getting the film on June 17), and the $250 million production budget has already been eclipsed by more than three‑and‑a‑half times.

There’s also a new musical surprise: an original song performed by Taylor Swift has been featured in the film’s closing credits, adding a pop‑culture sparkle that sparked a surge in streaming numbers the same week.

What this milestone really shows is the staying power of a story that began in 1995. From a niche animated curiosity to a global cultural touchstone, Toy Story 5 proves that good storytelling, beloved characters, and a hint of nostalgia can still move mountains – or at least, move a few hundred million dollars.