Toy Story 5 Views Explode, Becomes Disney+ Top Film

Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story 5" has made a significant debut on Disney+, drawing over 20 million views worldwide in its first five days of streaming. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the movie began its exclusive run on the platform on September 23. This launch underscores the enduring strength of the "Toy Story" franchise, which stands as the most-watched film series on Disney+ with more than 2 billion hours streamed globally. The franchise continues to be a powerhouse, having grossed over $4 billion at the worldwide box office. "Toy Story 5" also secured a spot among the top ten theatrical film premieres on Disney+ globally to date. The "Toy Story" movies consistently rank within the top 20 films on Disney+ annually. The franchise also generates over $1 billion in annual global retail sales and has a significant presence across all Disney parks and cruise ships, contributing to an estimated $50 billion in total economic impact worldwide over the past three decades. This success follows other major Disney+ releases, such as "Zootopia 2," which achieved 32 million views in its first seven days, and "Inside Out 2," which garnered 30.5 million views in its first five days.