Toy Story 5 Crosses $1 Billion, Tops 2026 Box Office

Toy Story 5 has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the highest-grossing film in its franchise domestically with $448.6 million. Globally, it has surpassed $1 billion, positioning it as the leading movie release of 2026. This success comes as "The Odyssey" demonstrates remarkable staying power, earning $87 million in its second weekend—a mere 27% decrease from its opening. This performance makes it the second-highest sophomore outing for an R-rated film domestically. Christopher Nolan's epic adaptation has grossed $639.6 million worldwide in just 10 days. The live stage recording of "Hadestown: The Musical" has seen its initial five-day theater run extended. High demand and $9.7 million in box office earnings have prompted distributors to add more showtimes. This musical offers a compelling option for audiences seeking stories from Greek mythology, complementing the upcoming release of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

Looking ahead, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is projected to have a massive opening weekend, with estimates rising well into the $200 millions, potentially reaching $300 million. This highly anticipated Marvel film follows "Spider-Man: No Way Home," which debuted with $260 million domestically in 2021. The box office landscape this past weekend, July 24-26, 2026, featured these major titles alongside "Alan Ritchson's Motor City," which received mixed reviews but secured a spot in the Top 10.