Woody, Buzz, and the whole gang are back—and they're printing money. Toy Story 5 has officially zoomed past the $900 million mark at the worldwide box office, putting it on a clear path to join the exclusive billion-dollar club. The latest Pixar adventure is not just a commercial juggernaut; it's also winning over critics and audiences alike.

In its fifth weekend in U.S. theaters, the animated sequel added another $14.8 million, landing in fourth place domestically. Globally, the film has now earned over $900 million, making it the third 2026 release to approach the billion-dollar milestone—following The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael.

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But Toy Story 5 isn't just about box office numbers. The film holds a stellar 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, with audiences giving it an even higher 95% approval rating. Collider's Taylor Gates awarded the movie an 8/10, calling it "a necessary response to how much the world has changed in the past three decades." That kind of praise suggests the franchise still has plenty of life left in it.

Meanwhile, the 2026 box office landscape is heating up. Christopher Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey, debuted last weekend with a staggering $264 million—Nolan's biggest opening ever. The film, described by Collider's Perri Nemiroff as "a filmmaking feast," is already being tipped as the next billion-dollar contender. For more on how Nolan's film is reshaping the box office, check out our analysis of how 'The Odyssey' overtook 'Moana' by $178 million.

With Toy Story 5 still drawing crowds and The Odyssey just getting started, 2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year at the movies. The billion-dollar milestone, once a rarity, is becoming almost routine—but that doesn't make it any less impressive.

For fans wondering what's next, the success of Toy Story 5 also highlights the enduring power of beloved franchises. As the industry watches, other major releases like the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' are already generating buzz. And with streaming hits like 'Widow's Bay' making Apple TV+ history, the entertainment landscape is more competitive than ever.

Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for the latest box office updates, and catch Toy Story 5 in theaters now.