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Toy Story 5 Shatters Records in Blockbuster Debut
21 Jun
Summary
- Toy Story 5 opened with $160 million domestically, a franchise record.
- The film earned $152 million internationally, totaling $312 million worldwide.
- Taylor Swift contributed a new song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," to the movie.
"Toy Story 5" has stormed the box office, debuting with an impressive $160 million in domestic ticket sales. This figure not only establishes a new franchise record but also marks the biggest opening weekend of the year for any film. Released 31 years after the original, the fifth installment significantly surpassed "Toy Story 4's" previous debut of $120 million in 2019.
The film's success extends globally, with an additional $152 million generated from international markets, bringing its worldwide opening weekend haul to $312 million. This lucrative launch solidifies the "Toy Story" franchise's status as a highly profitable venture for The Walt Disney Co. The movie's narrative centers on the toys being sidelined by Bonnie's new tablet, and it features a new song by Taylor Swift titled "I Knew It, I Knew You."
"Toy Story 5" garnered excellent reviews and an "A" CinemaScore from audiences, suggesting strong staying power in theaters. In animated film history, only "Incredibles 2" had a larger opening weekend. The film's production cost was $250 million, not including marketing, and it stars a voice cast including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack.
