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Toy Story 5 Opens June 19, Nets $25 Million Pre-sales

6/17/2026

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Summary

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Toy Story 5 opened in U.S. and U.K. theaters on June 19, 2026, shifting the franchise’s focus to Jessie and children’s screen-time challenges.
The film earned a 4-out-of-5 star rating from Tom’s Guide.
Rotten Tomatoes lists Toy Story 5 at 93% certified fresh, the lowest percentage in the series.
Pre-sale tickets reached $25 million, outpacing Super Mario Galaxy and positioning the movie for a strong opening weekend.

History

Historical Context

After Disney acquired Pixar in 2006, the studio released Toy Story 3 in June 2010, earning $1.067 billion worldwide and winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Its $110 million opening weekend set a Pixar record. The franchise now returns with Toy Story 5, scheduled for June 19 2026, underscoring Disney-Pixar’s long-term sequel strategy and commercial momentum.

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Story summary

Toy Story 5 opened in U.S. and U.K. theaters on June 19, 2026, shifting the franchise’s focus to Jessie and children’s screen-time challenges.
The film earned a 4-out-of-5 star rating from Tom’s Guide.
Rotten Tomatoes lists Toy Story 5 at 93% certified fresh, the lowest percentage in the series.
Pre-sale tickets reached $25 million, outpacing Super Mario Galaxy and positioning the movie for a strong opening weekend.

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