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\n\tKids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. <\/p>\n

Read more Bentonville Film Festival Taps \u2018If I Go Will They Miss Me\u2019 and \u2018Jane Elliott Against the World\u2019 as Its Top Winners<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cToy Story 5\u201d ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal\u2019s \u201cSuper Mario Galaxy Movie\u201d ($131.7 million). The animated sequel also ranks as the largest start in Disney and Pixar\u2019s beloved \u201cToy Story\u201d franchise, supplanting the record set by 2019\u2019s \u201cToy Story 4\u201d with $120 million. And it scored the second-largest animated opening weekend in history, behind only 2018\u2019s \u201cIncredibles 2\u201d with $182.7 million.<\/p>\n

\n\tOverseas, \u201cToy Story\u201d opened to $152 million for a sensational global tally of $312 million. It carries a $250 million budget, not including the global marketing expenses.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cToy Story 5\u201d should remain the de facto choice among families, considering the sterling reviews (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audience scores (\u201cA\u201d grade on CinemaScore exit polls). Directed by Pixar veteran Andrew Stanton, the fifth installment follows Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang of anthropomorphic toys as their owner Bonnie becomes addicted to her new favorite gadget, a kiddie smart tablet known as Lilypad. If that crew wasn\u2019t enough pedigree, Taylor Swift wrote a new song, \u201cI Knew It, I Knew You,\u201d for the soundtrack.<\/p>\n

\n\tAlthough original animation has been challenged in recent years, animated sequels have exploded in popularity at the box office. Disney\u2019s 2024 follow-up \u201cInside Out 2\u201d and 2025\u2019s \u201cZootopia 2,\u201d for example, ended their runs with $1.6 billion and $1.8 billion respectively. If those films are any indication of the theatrical trajectory for \u201cToy Story 5,\u201d the newest entry is likely to end up as the highest grossing in the franchise (that\u2019s currently \u201cToy Story 4\u201d with $1.07 billion), as well as one of the biggest movies of the year. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cFamily moviegoing has been leading the industry since it came roaring back from the pandemic in 2023. A lot of the genre\u2019s success is coming from sequels and live-action remakes,\u201d says\u00a0David A. Gross, who publishes the box office newsletter FranchiseRe.\u00a0\u201cPixar and Disney are particularly good at growing their series from episode to episode. It\u2019s extremely impressive.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tIn a distant second place, Steven Spielberg\u2019s sci-fi adventure \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d added $17 million from 3,824 locations, a sharp 62% drop from its debut. Although not catastrophic, that kind of decline suggests the film isn\u2019t resonating beyond the core demographic of older males, who grew up on Spielberg\u2019s vast filmography. Younger generations, meanwhile, have been gravitating toward offerings from Gen Z filmmakers like Curry Barker\u2019s \u201cObsession\u201d and Kane Parsons\u2019 \u201cBackrooms.\u201d So far, \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d has generated $78 million domestically and $82 million internationally, bringing the global total to $160 million after two weekends of release. Since the PG-13 movie cost $115 million (and exhibitors keep about half of revenues), \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d is estimated to need around $300 million globally to be profitable. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cObsession,\u201d now in its sixth weekend of release, was surprisingly not far from \u201cDisclosure Day\u201d on box office charts with $14.2 million from 3,053 theaters. Those ticket sales were down just 25% from the prior weekend, marking another scant decline for Focus Features\u2019 low-budget horror sensation. \u201cObsession\u201d has generated a sensational $215 million domestically and $333 million worldwide, making the film a wildly profitable success.<\/p>\n

\n\tAt No. 4, \u201cBackrooms\u201d had another solid turnout with $7.3 million from 2,851 locations in its fourth frame, a 35% dip. Another breakout horror hit, \u201cBackrooms\u201d has amassed a remarkable $175 million in North America and $300 million globally to date. It\u2019s by far A24\u2019s highest-grossing movie of all time, a distinction that previously belonged to \u201cMarty Supreme\u201d with $191 million.<\/p>\n

Read more Kit Harington Says \u2018Growing Need\u2019 to \u2018Take the Reins on the Creative Front\u2019 Led Him to Directorial Debut \u2018Psychopomp,\u2019 Starring Harry Melling: \u2018I Feel Less Exposed\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tParamount\u2019s \u201cScary Movie\u201d rounded out the top five with $6.7 million from 2,725 venues, bringing domestic ticket sales to $97.4 million and $201.9 million worldwide. \u00a0Produced by Miramax for $30 million, the sixth \u201cScary Movie\u201d is already enjoying bloody-good profit margins.<\/p>\n

\n\tTwo other films launched alongside \u201cToy Story 5,\u201d and just managed to crack the top 10 while playing in far fewer theaters. Neon\u2019s festival breakout \u201cLeviticus\u201d opened at No. 8 with $2.74 million from 1,076 locations while A24\u2019s R-rated \u201cThe Death of Robin Hood,\u201d starring Hugh Jackman, was close behind in ninth place with $2.65 million from 1,782 locations. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cLeviticus\u201d doesn\u2019t have a grade on CinemaScore, though stellar reviews suggest the buzzy supernatural horror movie could remain a big screen draw through the summer season. Adrian Chiarella wrote and directed the low-budget film, which follows two teen boys who meet at conversion therapy. <\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe Death of Robin Hood,\u201d a revisionist take on the oft-rebooted folk legend, meanwhile, might struggle to stick around given the mixed reviews and tepid audience scores. The film, directed by Michael Sarnoski (\u201cA Quiet Place: Day One\u201d), holds a \u201cC+\u201d grade on CinemaScore and 69% on Rotten Tomatoes, neither of which bode well for box office longevity. A24 acquired domestic rights for around $4 million.<\/p>\n

\n\tElsewhere, Amazon MGM\u2019s \u201cMasters of the Universe\u201d and Disney\u2019s \u201cStar Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu\u201d managed to hold steady \u2014 with drops of 37% and 15%, respectively \u2014 though nowhere near enough to salvage their overall grosses.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cMasters of the Universe\u201d will leave theaters as one of the year\u2019s biggest bombs. The adaptation of the \u201980s Mattel toy has added $5.6 million from 2,517 venues in its third weekend, bringing revenues to $56 million in North America and $101.9 million worldwide against a $200 million budget.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cThe Mandalorian and Grogu,\u201d a spinoff of the popular Disney+ TV series, isn\u2019t quite as big a dud but doesn\u2019t instill a ton of confidence in \u201cStar Wars\u201d as a cinematic property. The film dropped to seventh place with $3.9 million in its fifth outing. The space opera spinoff has earned $172 million domestically and more than $320 million globally against a $165 million price tag.<\/p>\n

Read more Director Stefano Bertelli Breaks Down \u2018Spacetime Chronicles,\u2019 Talks Feature Debut and Receiving True Audience Feedback<\/a><\/p>\n

\nMore to come\u2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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