‘Toy Story 5’ Draws $17.5 Million-2026’s Best Preview Performance

Toy Story 5 achieved a record-breaking $17.5 million in preview ticket sales, signaling a strong start for the summer box office. The film is projected to earn between $140 million and $175 million during its opening weekend.
Why it matters
The performance of major animated franchises serves as a key indicator for the health of the global film industry and theatrical exhibition.
Topline “Toy Story 5” logged the best preview performance of the year on Thursday, according to multiple reports, generating $17.5 million at the box office as it is expected to make up to $175 million this weekend alone.
The article relies on box office data and industry projections without subjective commentary.
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