Toy Story 5 Debuts 20-Plus New Voices as $171 Million Opening Fuels Oscar Buzz

3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jun 23

Friday’s theatrical launch expanded the franchise’s cast with first-time voice roles from Bad Bunny, Conan O’Brien, Alan Cumming and Ernie Hudson, while Taylor Swift contributed a new original song.
Greta Lee’s Lilypad — a frog-shaped smart tablet that pulls Bonnie away from traditional toys — anchors the film’s central conflict around children’s screen dependence.
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return alongside Keanu Reeves, Wallace Shawn and other longtime cast members, keeping the core toy ensemble intact more than 30 years after the 1995 original.
That mix of legacy stars and new additions arrives after Toy Story 5 opened to $171 million, topping the 2026 box office and drawing early Oscar buzz.

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Toy Story 5 Shatters Box Office Records with $312 Million Global Debut: Franchise Impact, Cultural Buzz, and Pixar’s Comeback

Overview

Toy Story 5 made a record-breaking debut, earning $160 million in North America and setting a new high for the franchise by surpassing Toy Story 4’s opening. Its performance was at the top end of industry expectations and became the biggest domestic debut of 2026, overtaking the Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Internationally, Toy Story 5 added $152 million, making its worldwide opening weekend total $312 million. This strong start also made it the second-largest animated opening ever, just behind Incredibles 2. The film’s broad appeal and impressive box office results highlight its major impact and continued popularity.

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