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'Toy Story 5' rakes in the biggest box-office debut of the year with a franchise-best $160 million
By Jake Coyle, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
“Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers.The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.Launching 31 years after the ...
Key takeaway The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The massive box office debut of "Toy Story 5" will likely have a positive impact on local theaters in San Antonio , which will benefit from the film's widespread popularity. As the city is served by the San Antonio Independent School District, it's probable that many families with young children will be flocking to see the movie, providing a boost to local cinema revenues. The film's success may also lead to increased sales of "Toy Story" merchandise in San Antonio stores, further contributing to the local economy. With the city's own police department and government, San Antonio will be able to reap the benefits of the film's success without having to rely on external resources. The movie's performance will be worth watching in the coming weeks to see how it continues to perform in San Antonio's theaters and what effect it will have on the local entertainment scene.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? “Toy Story” still has a friend in moviegoers.The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.Launching 31 years after the ...
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