Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Soars to $71 Million on Opening Day

Toy Story 5 earned $71 million on its opening Friday in North American theaters. The Disney and Pixar film played in 4,425 locations and is projected to gross approximately $150 million over the entire weekend. This opening day performance positions Toy Story 5 as the highest-grossing film of the day, surpassing other releases. The franchise, which began in 1995, has historically performed well at the box office, with previous installments like Toy Story 4 earning $120.9 million in its opening weekend in June 2019. Analysts attribute the strong performance to the enduring popularity of the characters and the established brand loyalty among audiences.