Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' opened to $160 million in North America, marking the biggest domestic debut of the year. Internationally, it earned $152 million, bringing its worldwide total to $312 million over the opening weekend.
Key Takeaways
'Toy Story 5' opened to $160 million in the U.S. and Canada, marking the biggest domestic debut of the year. Globally, it earned $312 million over its opening weekend.
- 'Toy Story 5' breaks franchise records for opening weekend totals
- The film's success signals a strong summer box office season
- Critics praise the movie's emotional depth and humor
- Disney and Pixar credit character relationships for the franchise's enduring appeal
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| Franchise Records Broken By Toy Story 5 | 1 Difference | 'Toy Story 5' broke several franchise records for opening weekend totals. | ▼ |
| Opening Weekend Domestic Earnings | Broad Agreement | $160 million in North America, $312 million worldwide. | |
| Critics Reviews Of Toy Story 5 | Broad Agreement | Critics have praised 'Toy Story 5,' with reviews highlighting its emotional depth and humor. |
Franchise Records Broken By Toy Story 5
▼'Toy Story 5' broke several franchise records for opening weekend totals.
Opening Weekend Domestic Earnings
Broad Agreement$160 million in North America, $312 million worldwide.
Critics Reviews Of Toy Story 5
Broad AgreementCritics have praised 'Toy Story 5,' with reviews highlighting its emotional depth and humor.
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The film surpassed previous franchise records set by 'Toy Story 4,' which opened with $120.9 million in 2019. This makes 'Toy Story 5' the second-highest animated opening weekend of all time, behind only 'Incredibles 2.' The movie's success is seen as a positive sign for the summer box office season.
Critics have praised 'Toy Story 5,' with reviews highlighting its emotional depth and humor. The Daily Mail called it a 'miracle' that mines deep emotional truths, while Variety described it as a 'nimble, moving, irresistible sequel.' The film explores themes of technology's influence on families, with Bonnie's toys facing off against her new tablet named Lilypad.
The franchise has grossed over $3 billion worldwide and remains a juggernaut for Disney. Its success is attributed to the enduring appeal of characters like Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), and Jessie (Joan Cusack). The film's production budget was between $150 million and $200 million, with a crew of about 300 people working on it at Pixar's headquarters in Emeryville, California.
The box office success of 'Toy Story 5' is part of a broader trend of strong theatrical showings for family-friendly titles. Nearly 70% of ticket buyers were part of family groups, and the film continues to generate steady ticket sales. This success signals a potential return to pre-pandemic box office numbers.
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