Toy Story 5 Just Dethroned Super Mario as 2026's Domestic Box Office King — Here's How

Woody and Buzz Are Back on Top — Toy Story 5 Is Now the Biggest Domestic Hit of 2026

Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" has officially overtaken "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" to become the highest-grossing film of 2026 in North America. And it's not even close anymore.

The fifth installment in Pixar's beloved franchise surged past Mario's domestic total this past weekend, firmly establishing itself as the top dog at the U.S. box office. Globally, it's now closing in on the $1 billion milestone, joining Mario as only the second film of 2026 to reach that benchmark.

Even more impressively, Toy Story 5 has already beaten Toy Story 3 to become the second-highest-grossing film in the franchise domestically. Only Toy Story 4 ($434 million domestic) still stands ahead — and given the current momentum, that record could fall too.

The Secret Formula Behind Toy Story 5's Success

What made this sequel click? For starters, Pixar brought back the entire core voice cast — Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, alongside Annie Potts (Bo Peep), Joan Cusack (Jessie), and Tony Hale (Forky). Nostalgia sold tickets, but the genuinely emotional story kept audiences coming back.

Critics praised the film for delivering the franchise's signature blend of humor and heartbreak. The story picks up years after Toy Story 4, with Bonnie now a teenager and the toys facing their most existential challenge yet — irrelevance in a digital-first world.

What's Left in 2026's Box Office Race?

With Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey", "Spider-Man: Brand New Day", and "Avengers: Doomsday" still to come, the 2026 box office race is far from over. But for now, Toy Story 5 has reminded everyone why Pixar remains the gold standard in animated storytelling.