Toy Story Franchise Box Office Worldwide: The Numbers Behind the Magic
As the Toy Story 5 teaser trailer sends fans into a frenzy, let’s take a data-driven trip down memory lane. Below is a complete chart of every mainline Toy Story film, including worldwide box office gross (unadjusted for inflation), opening weekend, and exact theatrical release dates. All figures are sourced from Box Office Mojo and The Numbers (as of November 2025).
| Movie | Release Date | Worldwide Gross | Opening Weekend (US) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Story | November 22, 1995 | $373.6 million | $29.1 million | First fully CGI feature film; Oscar nominee (Original Screenplay) |
| Toy Story 2 | November 24, 1999 | $511.4 million | $57.4 million | Highest-grossing animated film of 1999 |
| Toy Story 3 | June 18, 2010 | $1.067 billion | $110.3 million | First animated film to cross $1B; Oscar winner (Best Animated Feature) |
| Toy Story 4 | June 21, 2019 | $1.073 billion | $120.9 million | Highest opening for any Toy Story; Oscar winner (Best Animated Feature) |
| Toy Story 5 | June 19, 2026 | TBA | TBA | Directed by Andrew Stanton; introduces tech vs. toys conflict |
Total Franchise Gross (1–4): $3.025 billion
Average per film: ~$756 million
Key Insights:
- Toy Story 3 and 4 both crossed the $1 billion mark — a rare feat for animated sequels.
- Each film has increased its opening weekend gross, showing growing global anticipation.
- Toy Story 4 remains the highest-grossing entry to date, edging out Toy Story 3 by ~$6 million.
- The franchise has earned 2 Oscars, 5 Annie Awards for Best Animated Feature, and countless hearts.
With Toy Story 5 set to explore the clash between analog toys and digital devices, early buzz suggests it could challenge (or even surpass) its predecessors. Will Lilypad lead the charge to another billion-dollar haul? Only time — and ticket sales — will tell.
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