Disney has hit a major milestone in 2026, becoming the first studio to cross $3 billion at the worldwide box office. The achievement comes on the back of a remarkable run of releases led by Toy Story 5, cementing Disney’s position as the dominant force in global cinema once again.
What Got Disney To $3 Billion
Toy Story 5 has been the most recent engine of growth, opening to $312 million worldwide in its debut weekend, the second-biggest domestic opening ever for an animated film. But the milestone is the result of an across-the-board run: The Devil Wears Prada 2 has grossed $677.6 million theatrically worldwide (taking the franchise past $1 billion), Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu earned more than $323 million, and Pixar’s original film Hoppers pulled in $372 million. Carryover revenue from 2025’s Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2 also contributed. All of Disney’s 2026 theatrical releases opened at number one.
A Banner Year For Disney
Reaching $3 billion globally before the summer is even over is a remarkable achievement. Disney has been the world’s number one studio in nine of the past ten years, and 2026 is shaping up as one of its strongest performances yet. With more major releases still to come, including the live-action Moana remake on July 10, Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31, Hexed on November 25, and Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, the studio shows no signs of slowing down.
The milestone underscores the enduring power of Disney’s iconic franchises across Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and its live-action slate. Crossing $3 billion first in a competitive calendar year is a statement of that dominance. For a closer look at the film driving the milestone, check out our coverage of Toy Story 5’s run toward $1 billion.
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