Toy Story 5 Surpasses The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in Opening Weekend Success

Toy Story 5 has just claimed the title for the biggest opening weekend of 2026, surpassing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. In its first three days, Toy Story 5 raked in an impressive $160 million in the U.S. alone.

Reports indicate that this remarkable figure gives Toy Story 5 the highest-grossing opening weekend of the year, outpacing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which debuted with $130.9 million. Additionally, Toy Story 5 outperformed both Toy Story 3 and Toy Story 4 in their respective opening weekends.

In fact, Pixar’s latest installment has achieved the second-highest opening weekend gross for an animated film in history. The only animated feature to surpass it is Incredibles 2, which earned $182.6 million during its debut weekend in 2018. For a post-pandemic release, landing in second place is a significant accomplishment.

Meanwhile, other films currently in theaters include Obsession, which continues to perform well, while Hugh Jackman’s new film, Death of Robin Hood, has not met expectations. Here’s a look at the estimated top ten highest-grossing films of the weekend:

It’s no surprise that Toy Story 5 is a massive hit, given that the Toy Story franchise is cherished by children and nostalgic for parents. A review highlighted that while the film may not quite reach the heights of the first three, it is a thoughtful, funny, and emotional addition that improves upon Toy Story 4 in every way.

Clearly, audiences are on board. Expect Toy Story 5 to remain in theaters for a while before it eventually makes its way to streaming. The gaming industry is also set to benefit from the film’s success later this year, with a collection of retro Toy Story games being released by Digital Eclipse and Atari.