‘Toy Story 5’ Pre-Sales Are Exploding and Pixar Could Be Heading for Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever

Few animated franchises carry the weight of nostalgia quite like the ‘Toy Story’ series. Since Pixar’s landmark debut in 1995, Woody, Buzz, and the whole gang have become fixtures of childhood memory for multiple generations, and that emotional bond has never seemed stronger than it does right now. With the fifth chapter arriving in theaters this week, the anticipation surrounding the film has grown into something that industry watchers are genuinely struggling to contain.

The film hits theaters on June 19, with the story centered on Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie coming face-to-face with Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device that arrives with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid, Bonnie. Lilypad is voiced by Greta Lee, with Conan O’Brien also joining the cast as a character named Smarty Pants. Randy Newman returns to score his fifth ‘Toy Story’ feature, and the film runs 102 minutes.

Behind the camera, Andrew Stanton is directing the film, marking his first time helming a ‘Toy Story’ movie despite having written for three previous entries and having directed beloved Pixar films like ‘WALL-E’ and ‘Finding Nemo’, with Kenna Harris serving as co-director. The pairing brings a creative pedigree that has clearly resonated with audiences even before a single ticket has been torn, because the pre-sale momentum is nothing short of remarkable.

According to @GlobalBoxOffice on X, ‘Toy Story 5’ pre-sales are heating up and the film is on track for the biggest three-day domestic debut of the year, projecting between $150 million and $175 million in its opening weekend. Boxoffice Pro’s long-range forecast confirmed that domestic opening weekend range of $150 million to $175 million. That figure also represents an upward revision from an earlier tracking range of $130 million to $160 million, suggesting momentum is still building as release day approaches.

If the numbers hold, it would be the biggest opening in franchise history, topping ‘Toy Story 4’s $120.9 million debut, and it would also mark the biggest opening weekend of 2026 to date, surpassing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s $131.7 million three-day figure. To put the scale in perspective, ‘Inside Out 2’ opened to $154 million domestically on its way to $1.69 billion globally, suggesting this sequel could easily land in a comparable range.

The success of ‘Toy Story 5’ at the box office highlights the enduring pull of established franchises in Hollywood, even as debates about originality versus sequel culture continue to dominate industry conversations. What makes this moment feel distinct is that the film is not simply cashing in on a beloved name but appears to be offering a story that feels genuinely timely, pitting beloved plastic toys against the algorithmic lure of screen time in a way that mirrors anxieties many parents are living through right now.

The Hollywood premiere was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on June 9, with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack all attending alongside a surprise appearance from Taylor Swift, who contributed an original song to the film. With the full theatrical run beginning in just days, all eyes are on whether Pixar can actually deliver on these staggering pre-sale numbers. If you grew up with Woody and Buzz, now is the time to tell us whether you think ‘Toy Story 5’ has what it takes to surpass ‘Toy Story 4’ and cement itself as the franchise’s defining moment.