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Disney’s First 2026 Studio Over $3B Worldwide Box Office, Driven by ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
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Disney’s First 2026 Studio Over $3B Worldwide Box Office, Driven by ‘Toy Story 5’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

Walt Disney Studios is the first studio to cross the $3 billion global box office mark in 2026, according to Deadline, citing the performance of Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” and the studio’s live-action slate including “The Devil Wears Prada 2.”

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Walt Disney Studios became the first studio in 2026 to reach more than $3 billion at the global box office, a milestone reported by Deadline on June 25, 2026, following the performance of multiple releases during the year’s first half.

The report attributes much of the mark to “Toy Story 5,” which is described as the second-best opening for a Pixar animated film ever. Deadline says the movie generated $312 million at the global box office, with the film directed by Andrew Stanton.

Deadline also points to “The Devil Wears Prada 2” as part of the studio’s 2026 box office surge, listing it alongside other Disney releases contributing to the year’s results. The article frames the combination of animation and live-action titles as a key driver of Disney’s overall standing this year.

By becoming the first studio to pass $3 billion worldwide in 2026, Disney’s result places the studio’s performance in a limited cohort: 2026’s other major studio releases have not been reported as having reached the same global threshold as of the June 25 reporting date.

The milestone matters for how studios measure theatrical momentum, because crossing $3 billion is widely used as a marker of cumulative global demand and distribution reach across domestic and international markets, not just a single weekend’s results. In this case, Deadline credits that cumulative figure to the combined output of Disney titles, led by the Pixar release “Toy Story 5.”

For audiences and theater operators, the timing of Disney’s 2026 total also highlights how mid-year releases can reshape an annual box office leaderboard. Deadline’s report indicates that Disney’s early-2026 slate has already produced multiple high-performing titles, with the studio’s animated franchise performance serving as a central anchor.

The next practical step is to watch whether Disney maintains its pace in the remainder of 2026, particularly as later releases compete for audience attention and screen availability. Deadline’s reporting focuses on the studio’s current standing, with the $3 billion crossing used as a headline indicator of where Disney sits at mid-year.

Why It Matters

  • Crossing $3 billion worldwide early in the year is a measurable indicator of sustained global theatrical demand and distribution reach.
  • The reported performance underscores the role of major franchise titles in shaping studio-level box office totals for the calendar year.
  • High-performing releases can affect exhibition planning, including screen allocation and marketing priorities for subsequent weeks.
  • For families and general audiences, the result indicates that blockbuster animated and mainstream live-action titles are drawing significant international attendance in 2026.

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Key Facts

  • Walt Disney Studios became the first studio in 2026 to cross $3 billion at the global box office, Deadline reported on June 25, 2026.
  • Deadline credits the milestone in part to Pixar’s “Toy Story 5.”
  • Deadline says “Toy Story 5” is the second-best opening for a Pixar animated movie ever, with $312 million at the global box office.
  • Deadline identifies “Toy Story 5” as directed by Andrew Stanton.
  • Deadline also cites “The Devil Wears Prada 2” as part of Disney’s 2026 box office contributors.
  • Deadline frames the $3 billion milestone as a cumulative result of Disney’s 2026 theatrical slate rather than a single release alone.
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