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"Toy Story 5" Eyes $1 Billion Global Box Office, Aims to Top Franchise

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • "Toy Story 5" continues to perform well at the box office, earning $18.5 million in its fourth weekend in North America.
  • The film has grossed over $403 million domestically and surpassed $879 million globally, nearing the $1 billion mark.
  • If current trends hold, "Toy Story 5" is expected to become the third film this year to cross $1 billion worldwide and could potentially become the highest-grossing film in the franchise, surpassing "Toy Story 4."

Pixar's animated sequel "Toy Story 5" is demonstrating sustained box office appeal, earning an additional $18.5 million in its fourth weekend in North America (July 10-12). This performance secured its position as the third highest-grossing film domestically for the weekend.

Cumulatively, the film has now surpassed $403 million in North America and has achieved a global total exceeding $879 million. "Toy Story 5" is steadily advancing toward the $1 billion milestone, continuing its strong performance since its release.

As one of Pixar's most iconic animated franchises, "Toy Story 5" features the return of beloved characters like Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie on a new adventure. The film has successfully attracted audiences of all ages, contributing to its impressive box office run.

Industry analysts predict that if the film maintains its current trajectory, it will not only become the third movie this year to break the $1 billion global revenue mark but also has the potential to become the most successful installment in the "Toy Story" series. It could surpass the global total of $1.073 billion set by "Toy Story 4" in 2019.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.