'Toy Story 5' Tracking For Record
WDW News Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Toy Story 5 is projected to have a strong opening weekend in the U.S. on June 19, with Boxoffice Pro estimating earnings between $150 million and $175 million, potentially breaking Pixar records.
- The film's predicted opening surpasses previous Toy Story installments, with Toy Story 4 opening at $120.9 million and Toy Story 3 at $110.3 million, while Pixar's highest opening remains Incredibles 2 at $182.6 million.
- The teaser features new characters like Smarty Pants, Atlas, and Snappy, alongside the return of familiar faces and the Multi-Buzz group of 50 Buzz Lightyear toys, highlighting a mix of nostalgia and fresh elements.
- Toy Story 5 is accompanied by extensive merchandise collaborations including pet toys, Build-A-Bear sets, and Clove shoes, and features a new song by Taylor Swift titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which has already set streaming records.