Home / Arts and Entertainment / Toy Story 5 Box Office Race: Can It Top $1.2 Billion?
Toy Story 5 Box Office Race: Can It Top $1.2 Billion?
7 Jun
Summary
- Toy Story 5 must earn over $1.243 billion to surpass Incredibles 2.
- The film faces a challenge as no prior Toy Story movie crossed $1.2 billion.
- Woody and Buzz confront technology's impact on traditional playtime.
Toy Story 5, slated for release on June 19, 2026, faces the significant challenge of surpassing the box office achievements of Pixar's previous hits. Industry observers are closely watching to see if the upcoming film can exceed the $1 billion worldwide mark, a feat accomplished by Toy Story 3 and 4.
To achieve this, Toy Story 5 must earn over $631.7 million to outgross The Incredibles and exceed $1.243 billion to beat Incredibles 2. Projections suggest an opening weekend between $150 million and $175 million in North America, a strong start but below Incredibles 2's $182.7 million debut.
The film's narrative centers on Woody, Buzz, and Jessie facing a new challenge as Bonnie becomes attached to a tablet named Lilypad. This storyline, which explores technology's impact on traditional playtime, features voice talent including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, with Greta Lee voicing Lilypad.
While Toy Story 5 is expected to comfortably surpass The Incredibles' total earnings, surpassing Incredibles 2 will be a considerably tougher endeavor. The ultimate box office outcome will only be clear following its theatrical debut on June 19, 2026.
