Los Angeles: Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' has become the highest first-weekend grosser in the franchise, earning over $300 million at the global box office.
According to entertainment news outlet Variety, the film earned $312 million worldwide, making it the second-highest animated opening weekend in Hollywood history behind 2018's 'Incredibles 2'.
Directed by Andrew Stanton, with McKenna Harris serving as co-director, 'Toy Story 5' was released on June 19. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures, it is the fifth instalment in one of animation's most celebrated franchises.
The film features Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear, Joan Cusack as Jessie, Annie Potts as Bo Peep and John Ratzenberger as Hamm, with several original cast members returning to reprise their iconic roles.
The first 'Toy Story' film was released in 1995 and revolved around Sheriff Woody, a pull-string cowboy doll, whose status as his owner Andy's favourite toy is threatened by the arrival of Buzz Lightyear, a flashy, arrogant space ranger who initially believes he is a real hero.
The franchise went on to become one of Pixar's most successful and known animated series, with sequels released in 1999, 2010 and 2019.
