Box Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Crosses $1 Billion, Becomes Highest-Grossing Movie of the Year
‘Toy Story 5’ hits $1 billion, clinching 2026’s top box‑office spot and rewriting animated franchise history
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‘Toy Story 5’ hits $1 billion, clinching 2026’s top box‑office spot and rewriting animated franchise history
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