Toy Story 5 delivered the biggest opening weekend of 2026 last week, while Disclosure Day experienced a sharp drop in its second weekend and Obsession filmmaker Curry Baker landed another major studio deal.

Toy Story 5 Proves the Toys Still Have Friends

Disney and Pixar have another blockbuster on their hands. Toy Story 5 debuted to $160 million domestically and another $152 million internationally, launching with a massive $312 million global opening weekend. The performance not only marks the biggest debut in franchise history but also the largest opening weekend of 2026 and a new record for Pixar.

The sequel immediately climbed into the year’s top ten highest-grossing films despite opening only on June 19, highlighting the enduring strength of one of animation’s most recognizable franchises.

Disney’s Head of Theatrical Distribution, Andrew Cripps, credited the film’s central premise for its broad appeal.

“Tech versus toys is a very easy concept for families and parents to grasp. Every family goes through that to some degree.”

The story reunites Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie as they face an unexpected rival: Bonnie’s new tablet, Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee. Conan O’Brien also joins the cast as a potty-training toy named Smarty Pants.

The film’s success extended beyond theaters. Taylor Swift’s original song, I Knew It, I Knew You, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming her 15th chart-topping single and the first Pixar song ever to reach the top of the chart.

While The Super Mario Galaxy Movie remains 2026’s highest-grossing release overall, Toy Story 5 has emerged as a legitimate challenger after its record-breaking start.

Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Comes Back Down to Earth

Although Toy Story captured audiences’ attention globally, not every major release enjoyed the same trajectory last week.

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day fell 62% in its second weekend, earning $17 million domestically and bringing its worldwide total to roughly $160 million. While the film opened strongly and earned generally positive reviews, the steep decline raises questions about its long-term commercial prospects.

The sci-fi drama stars Emily Blunt as a television meteorologist whose life is transformed by a mysterious extraterrestrial encounter. Her performance has emerged as one of the film’s most widely praised elements, drawing acclaim from critics even as ticket sales cooled.

Despite the challenging second weekend, Disclosure Day has already surpassed the combined worldwide grosses of Spielberg’s previous two films, West Side Story and The Fabelmans. However, industry analysts estimate the film may need to approach $300 million globally before reaching profitability due to its reported production budget.

The result highlights a growing reality facing even Hollywood’s most celebrated filmmakers: critical acclaim and brand recognition no longer guarantee sustained box office performance.

Curry Barker Lands New Studio Deal Following Spielberg Advice

While established franchises and legendary directors battled for the spotlight, one of Hollywood’s newest breakout talents quietly secured another major victory.

Following the extraordinary success of Obsession, filmmaker Curry Barker has signed a new original horror project with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse Atomic Monster. The agreement, reportedly worth eight figures, will see Barker write, direct, and produce the currently untitled feature.

The deal arrives at a pivotal moment in Barker’s career. His upcoming film, Anything But Ghosts, remains in post-production, while he is also attached to direct A24’s planned Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot. With multiple high-profile projects already on his slate, the latest agreement signals that major studios are eager to invest in his long-term future.

In a joint statement, producers Jason Blum and James Wan praised Barker’s ability to connect with audiences through original storytelling, describing Obsession as the kind of breakthrough success that rarely happens in modern filmmaking.

Barker said he was excited to reunite with Universal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster for the new project, which he has reportedly been developing for some time.

The announcement comes as Obsession continues its remarkable theatrical run. The film has now grossed more than $333 million worldwide against a reported budget of just $750,000, making it one of the most profitable studio-backed releases in recent memory.

Key Takeaway

This week’s biggest stories revealed a common trend across Hollywood: studios are doubling down on proven brands and proven talent.

Disney leveraged one of its most valuable franchises to deliver the year’s biggest opening weekend. Spielberg demonstrated that even a challenging second weekend cannot erase the drawing power of a respected filmmaker. And Universal wasted little time securing Barker’s future after one of the most profitable horror successes in recent memory.

Whether through established franchises, legendary directors, or emerging breakout filmmakers, Hollywood’s biggest players spent the week investing in names they already trust.

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