Toy Story 5 Crushes Box Office Records and Outpaces The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Toy Story 5 has officially claimed the biggest opening weekend of 2026 with a $160 million domestic debut, surpassing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and setting historic animated box office records.
Pixar is back on top of the box office charts. According to reporting by Deadline, Toy Story 5 secured the biggest opening weekend of 2026, pulling in a massive $160 million domestically in its first three days. That opening easily clears the $130.9 million debut of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and sets a new high watermark for post-pandemic theatrical releases. It also claims the second-highest opening weekend gross for any animated film in history, sitting just behind 2018's Incredibles 2.
For players and pop culture fans alike, the crossover between gaming and cinema continues to tighten. While Nintendo and illumination found massive success with Mario, Pixar is proving that traditional animation and massive nostalgic pull can still dominate the conversation. Polygon's review highlights that the film manages to improve upon its predecessor with a thoughtful and emotional story that resonates with both kids and parents.
Gaming fans will also have a chance to dive back into the franchise later this year. Digital Eclipse and Atari are teaming up to release a dedicated collection of retro Toy Story games, giving us a neat piece of interactive nostalgia to pair with the box office hit. You can read the original reporting over at Polygon.
Tags: Box Office, Gaming, Pixar, Movies, Nintendo
Original article: Polygon