Toy Story 5 Is Now Dominating Disney+ After a Jaw-Dropping $1 Billion Box Office Run

Woody, Buzz, and the Gang Just Proved They Still Have It

If anyone had doubts that Toy Story 5 could recapture the magic of Pixar's most beloved franchise, the numbers have absolutely silenced them. After grossing over $1.1 billion at the global box office since its June 19 theatrical release, the animated sequel has now landed on Disney+ — and it's already claiming the No. 1 streaming spot in the United States, according to FlixPatrol data as of October 6, 2026.

Directed by Andrew Stanton, with returning voice cast including Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, the fifth installment tackles something surprisingly timely: what happens when kids trade physical toys for tablets, AI companions, and virtual playthings? It's a premise that hits different for millennials who grew up with the original 1995 classic.

A Billion-Dollar Comeback Nobody Expected

Let's be real — after Toy Story 4 (2019) wrapped things up with what felt like a definitive ending for Woody, the announcement of a fifth film was met with some serious side-eyes. Could Pixar really justify going back to the well again?

Turns out, yes. Toy Story 5 opened to a massive $215 million globally in its opening weekend and never looked back. It outpaced Inside Out 2 (2024) in its first two weeks and went toe-to-toe with Spider-Man: Brand New Day as one of 2026's highest-grossing films. The film's emotional core — Woody and Buzz grappling with obsolescence in a world obsessed with screens — resonated across demographics, drawing in nostalgic parents and their kids alike.

Critics were largely on board too, with the film sitting at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore, cementing it as a worthy sequel rather than a cash-grab retread.

Streaming Domination on Disney+

After its September 23 Disney+ premiere, Toy Story 5 immediately shot to the top of streaming charts globally. According to multiple tracking sources, the film has been the most-watched title on Disney+ for two consecutive weeks now, beating out other heavy hitters like Moana 2, Deadpool & Wolverine, and the platform's growing library of Marvel content.

This mirrors a pattern Disney has perfected: let a blockbuster dominate theaters for three months, rake in the box office dollars, then deploy it on streaming to drive subscriber engagement during a key quarter. Bob Iger's strategy is clearly paying dividends, especially as Disney+ continues to grow its profitability streak that started in late 2024.

For Pixar, it's also a much-needed victory lap. After years of having films like Soul, Turning Red, and Luca skip theaters entirely during the pandemic, Toy Story 5 proves that Pixar's theatrical model is far from dead — it just needed the right property at the right time.

What's Next for Pixar?

With Toy Story 5 now conquering both box office and streaming, all eyes turn to Pixar's upcoming slate. The studio has Elio set for 2027, along with rumored projects that could include original IPs — something fans have been clamoring for alongside the sequels. Whether Woody rides again for a sixth outing remains to be seen, but for now, Toy Story 5 has proven that some stories never get old.

Toy Story 5 is now streaming exclusively on Disney+.