‘Toy Story 5’ Becomes the Third $1 Billion Film of 2026

‘Toy Story 5’ has crossed the $1 billion threshold, becoming the third film of 2026 to do so and the year's top‑grossing release, according to People.com and Yahoo. The achievement marks a surprise for a sequel in a long‑running franchise and puts the movie ahead of all other 2026 titles in worldwide receipts. It also joins two other undisclosed titles that previously reached the billion‑dollar mark this year.

MovieWeb highlights that the box‑office momentum could extend further, while IMDb notes the sequel is on track to eclipse Shrek 2’s $440 million domestic lifetime and to rank as the seventh‑highest‑grossing animated feature in North America. Those indicators suggest strong domestic demand is driving the milestone. America Magazine offers a cultural take, arguing the film aims to “indict” and redeem screens, but provides no further box‑office detail.

Coverage does not break down international earnings beyond the $1 billion figure, nor does it confirm whether the film will join the all‑time global billion‑dollar club. Future reports will need to clarify overseas performance and any potential records beyond the domestic animation ranking.