Full Breakdown
Toy Story 5 Leads Global and South Korean Box Office in Second Weekend
6/30/2026, 12:30:34 PM
South Korean Box Office Performance
Disney-Pixar’s *Toy Story 5* topped South Korea’s box office for the June 26-28 weekend, earning $3.3 million from 502,939 admissions and capturing 45.38 % of the market, per KOBIS. Its cumulative gross in the country reached $10.8 million from 1,617,339 tickets since its June 17 debut.
Global Box Office Summary
In its second worldwide weekend the sequel added $70 million to its North American total, raising domestic earnings to $297.2 million. Internationally it generated $89.1 million across 49 markets, bringing the global total to $585 million and holding the No. 1 spot in most territories.
Franchise Context
*Toy Story 5* posted the largest opening weekend for any Pixar title and pushed the franchise past the original 1995 film’s lifetime gross. Disney-Pixar’s 2026 box-office revenue now exceeds $3 billion, the first studio to do so this year. The sequel adds Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee), a tablet that challenges the toys’ role with owner Bonnie.
Key Figures and Official Data
South Korea contributed $3.3 million (45.38 % share) for a $10.8 million total. In the United States the film earned $70 million in its second weekend, bringing domestic revenue to $297.2 million. Globally the sequel reached $585 million, including $10.8 million from South Korea. KOBIS confirmed the Korean figures; Box Office Mojo and Variety corroborated the earnings. No Disney or Pixar comment appears.
Criticism and Counterpoints
Reviewers note reduced screen time for Woody, Buzz and other Andy’s toys. One critic wrote, “characters like Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy’s toys find themselves sidelined in this outing,” while praising the “emotionally poignant, resonant storyline, breathtaking visuals, and emotionally charged soundtrack” as compensating. By contrast, Warner Bros.’ *Supergirl* opened at No. 2 in the United States with $38 M and faces a $300-375 M break-even target.
Why It Matters
The sustained dominance of *Toy Story 5* underscores the commercial strength of legacy animated franchises and reinforces Disney-Pixar’s box-office leadership, while other high-profile releases—*Supergirl*, *The Mandalorian and Grogu*, *Masters of the Universe*—struggled. School holidays and a European heat wave boosted attendance, showing external factors shape theatrical success.
Conflicting Reports and Gaps
The sources provide no official Disney-Pixar statement on release strategy, streaming-revenue figures, or merchandise sales, limiting a full economic assessment. Additionally, the weekend gross for *Backrooms* is truncated, leaving its cumulative total unclear.
Selected Direct Quotes
- “Overall, Toy Story 5 is another well-executed triumph for Pixar.” — Reviewer, *The Future of the Force*
- “the emotionally poignant, resonant storyline, breathtaking visuals, and emotionally charged soundtrack more than make up for any disappointment.” — Reviewer, *The Future of the Force*
