Disney and Pixar’s highly anticipated Toy Story 5 is gearing up for a monumental opening weekend, with industry projections suggesting it could rake in approximately $160 million at the domestic box office. This impressive figure positions the animated sequel to secure the title for the largest debut of 2026 thus far.
On its opening day alone, Toy Story 5 amassed a staggering $71 million, marking it as the second-largest opening day ever recorded for an animated film, just shy of The Incredibles 2, which achieved $72.2 million on its debut day in 2018. The film has resonated well with audiences, earning an A CinemaScore, and is currently outpacing its predecessor, Toy Story 4, which opened to $120.9 million in June 2019.
The latest installment in the beloved franchise is helmed by Andrew Stanton, a veteran director of the Toy Story series, with Kenna Harris stepping in as co-director to bring a fresh vision to the iconic characters we know and love.
In contrast, the box office landscape reveals a stark decline for Steven Spielberg’s original sci-fi venture, Disclosure Day. After a promising opening weekend, the film is anticipated to plummet by 69% in its second week, with projections estimating it will earn around $17 million. This drop would bring its domestic total to approximately $78 million after debuting at $44 million.
Meanwhile, Focus Features’ Obsession continues to demonstrate remarkable staying power in its sixth weekend. The film is projected to generate around $14 million, pushing its domestic total to an impressive $215 million. Although its earnings have dipped from its initial $17.2 million opening, Obsession has already made history as Focus Features’ highest-grossing film ever, both domestically and globally, surpassing $300 million worldwide.
In the realm of new releases, Neon’s horror feature Leviticus is expected to earn around $3 million, while Hugh Jackman’s The Death of Robin Hood is projected to debut with approximately $2.5 million. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, known for his work on Pig and A Quiet Place: Day One, The Death of Robin Hood offers a fresh perspective on the legendary outlaw, exploring his later years in a narrative that promises to blend action with introspection.
As the box office landscape continues to evolve, Toy Story 5 stands poised to capture the hearts of audiences and cement its place in cinematic history, while other films navigate the ups and downs of their respective runs. With its stellar opening weekend on the horizon, the excitement surrounding this latest chapter in the Toy Story saga is palpable, promising to deliver both nostalgia and new adventures for fans of all ages.
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