The highly anticipated release of “Toy Story 5,” scheduled for next Friday, June 19, has the potential to reset significant milestones. The Disney-Pixar production seeks not only to break records within its own acclaimed franchise, but also to establish a new level for the studio as a whole.
Estimates indicate record grossing potential for “Toy Story 5”
The most recent analysis from Boxoffice Pro points to a robust projection for the opening box office of “Toy Story 5” in the United States. Estimates vary between US$150 million and US$175 million, a value that places the film in a prominent position in the current scenario of the film industry, crucial for Disney-Pixar’s strategy in reaffirming the appeal of its animations in movie theaters.
In 2024, “Inside Out 2” was the last Pixar production to surpass the impressive US$150 million mark in its opening weekend in American theaters, reaching US$154.2 million.
Again, Boxoffice Pro projections indicate that the initial gross of “Toy Story 5” in the US could reach between US$150 million and US$175 million.
This projected performance puts the film on track to match or surpass the success of “Inside Out 2,” which in 2024 racked up $154.2 million in its first weekend at the U.S. box office.
For a comparative perspective, the results of other films in the “Toy Story” universe in their opening weekends in the US, without adjusting for inflation, are as follows:
- Lightyear: US$50.5 million
- Toy Story 4: US$120.9 million
- Toy Story 3: US$110.3 million
- Toy Story 2: US$80.8 million
- Toy Story: US$29.1 million
So far, the title with the highest grossing in its opening weekend in Pixar’s history belongs to “Incredibles 2” (2018), which grossed a significant US$182.6 million in the United States. This feat is followed by “Finding Dory” (2016), which registered US$135 million, and, in third place, “Toy Story 4” (2019).
Details revealed in the first teaser for “Toy Story 5”
The film’s initial promotional video begins with cowgirl Jessie and her trusty horse Bullseye watching children mesmerized by their tablets, while other toys warn of the devices’ growing influence. In the environment of Bonnie’s house, the new character Lilypad sends Buzz, Woody and their friends to the garage. Space ranger Buzz highlights the need for assistance, and the teaser then presents several sequences of the “Multi-Buzz”, a contingent of 50 Buzz Lightyear figures, operating in demonstration mode, who will join the protagonists on the adventure.
The film’s preview shows Jessie and Bullseye observing children fixated on tablets, with toys warning them of the devices’ impact. Back at Bonnie’s house, Lilypad directs Buzz, Woody and the others to the garage, where Buzz emphasizes the importance of backup. The teaser then shows scenes of “Multi-Buzz”, a group of 50 Buzz Lightyear dolls in demonstration mode, which will act as support for the heroes of the story.
Additionally, the production introduces new prominent characters, including Smarty Pants, who will be voiced by Conan O’Brien, Atlas, voiced by Craig Robinson, and Snappy, played by Shelby Rabara, all interacting with Jessie. A striking appearance by the iconic Pizza Planet truck is also confirmed, much to the delight of fans.