Toy Story 5 Leads Global Summer Box Office Amidst Strong Competition

Disney-Pixar’s fifth “Toy Story” film opened in mid-June 2026, adding a tablet character Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee). Directed by Andrew Stanton and co-directed by Kenna Harris, the sequel has already eclipsed the original’s lifetime global total within three weeks of release.

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 Tops the UK Box Office for a Third Consecutive Week

In South Korea, the film earned $2.8 million from 429,042 tickets over the July 3-5 weekend, holding 38.6 % of the market and reaching $14.8 million total. In the UK and Ireland, the third weekend added £5.72 million, taking the regional total to £37.95 million. In North America, after a $160 million opening, the sequel posted an estimated $31 million in its third weekend, contributing to a $764 million worldwide gross.

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Universal’s “Minions & Monsters” opened with $36.4 million in North America, overtaking “Toy Story 5” for the holiday weekend and marking the franchise’s weakest three-day opening despite a $160 million global debut and a 91 % Rotten Tomatoes score.

Minions & Monsters box office: Movie sets unwanted record as it makes $36.4M debut in North America; beats Toy Story 5 for top spot

Reviewers note that legacy characters receive limited screen time, describing the reduction as a “criminal lack of screen time” for Woody, Buzz and other original toys. The film’s focus on toys confronting screen-based technology has also sparked debate over the relevance of traditional play.

Minions & Monsters box office: Movie sets unwanted record as it makes $36.4M debut in North America; beats Toy Story 5 for top spot

The $764 million worldwide total highlights Disney-Pixar’s enduring franchise strength and contributes to a summer box-office roughly 12 % above the previous year, even as overall holiday-weekend receipts fell 24 % YoY.

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 Tops the UK Box Office for a Third Consecutive Week

Box-office data are reported in both dollars and pounds, preventing direct cross-market comparison without conversion. No official statements from Disney, Pixar or government agencies are included in the sources.

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 Tops the UK Box Office for a Third Consecutive Week

• “Although characters like Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy’s toys find themselves sidelined in this outing, the emotionally poignant, resonant storyline, breathtaking visuals, and emotionally charged soundtrack more than make up for any disappointment.” — Phil Roberts, BFI-accredited journalist

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 Tops the UK Box Office for a Third Consecutive Week

• “While long-term fans of the franchise may leave disappointed by the criminal lack of screen time dedicated to their old friends, new fans will find themselves swept away by the powerful storyline and colorful characters it introduces.” — Phil Roberts, BFI-accredited journalist

Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 Tops the UK Box Office for a Third Consecutive Week

• “The Minions bring their penchant for mayhem to Hollywood history in this affectionate and charming sendup of moviemaking magic, turning out the franchise's most roundly enjoyable entry yet.” — Rotten Tomatoes critics consensus

Minions & Monsters box office: Movie sets unwanted record as it makes $36.4M debut in North America; beats Toy Story 5 for top spot

• “1 spot in North America during the Independence Day weekend, overtaking Toy Story 5 , even as it delivered the weakest opening weekend in the history of the Despicable Me/Minions series.” — Economic Times

Minions & Monsters box office: Movie sets unwanted record as it makes $36.4M debut in North America; beats Toy Story 5 for top spot