Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 officially crossed the $1 billion mark globally during its sixth weekend in theaters in late July 2026, earning approximately $1.022 billion worldwide ($448 million domestic and $573 million international). It stands as the highest-grossing film of 2026 so far and the third movie overall to reach the billion-dollar milestone this year.

Box Office Boom: 'Toy Story 5' leads the pack, earns $1 Billion within six weeks

Pixar Animation Studios’s upcoming film Hoppers combines heartwarming adventure with a strong environmental message, following a unique journey that highlights themes of conservation, empathy, and coexistence with nature. The animated feature aims to engage younger audiences while subtly addressing ecological challenges and the importance of protecting wildlife and natural habitats. With Pixar’s signature storytelling and vibrant visuals, Hoppers is expected to deliver both entertainment and a meaningful message about environmental responsibility.

Pixar's 'Hoppers' Blends Adventure with an Environmental Message

Ever since Disney and Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' became a billion-dollar hit, it has been achieving new milestones in the realm of animated films. The movie has managed to dethrone 'Frozen 2', to become the highest-grossing animated movie. All the while being a smashing, entertaining, box office hit, 'Inside Out 2', also addressed important mental health concerns. Find out more on this episode of WION E-Club.

'Inside Out 2': Decoding the success of Pixar's latest billion-dollar hit & more | E-Club

Pixar is seeking to rediscover its box office fortunes with the timely immigrant fable Elemental, the animation studio's first totally original new film to hit theatres since the start of the pandemic.

Pixar returns with immigrant fable Elemental

Animation in cinema possesses a unique and unparalleled power to transport audiences to extraordinary worlds beyond the realms of reality. With its ability to transcend the usual things that constrain live-action filmmaking, animation offers filmmakers an expansive canvas for simply boundless creativity and storytelling.

20 years of Finding Nemo: Pixar's unforgettable visual and emotional triumph

'Cars on the Road' is a spinoff animated series set in the 'Cars' universe from the Pixar movie series. Owen Wilson and Larry the Cable Guy reprise their roles of Lightning McQueen, the racecar, and Mater, a rundown, rusted tow truck, respectively, from the movies.

'Cars on the Road' review: Pixar's spinoff series is visually stunning

Walt Disney Co. was unable to acquire authorization to screen its new Pixar picture "Lightyear" in 14 Middle Eastern and Asian nations, and the animated feature was unlikely to launch in China, the world's largest movie market.

Stars & crew of Disney-Pixar's 'Lightyear' unhappy by the ban on 14 countries

Disney's animated movie 'Lightyear' has sparked a row over the depiction of a same-sex couple. At least 14 countries have raised objections over the movie.

Disney's 'Lightyear' sparks a row over the depiction of a same-sex couple

Disney and Pixar 'Lightyear' has joined a long list of movies that have been banned in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over LGBTQ content. The animated movie will miss the date over a same-gender couple romance that features in the film.

UAE bans screening of  'Lightyear' over same-sex kiss scene

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ will premiere directly on Disney Plus. On Friday, Disney announced that Turning red would be skipping theatres and will release directly on Disney Plus on March 11.

Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ skips theaters, to stream on Disney Plus for free

The MIFT team at Monsters Inc. has to break up with the vending machine—fondly called Vendy—as Mike (voice by Ben Feldman) has mistakenly broken it and now it wouldn’t dispose the much-needed energy drinks.

‘Monsters At Work’ S1, EP 6 review: Same trope, stuck in a loop!

Personal commitment means the chirpy supervisor—Fritz (voice by Henry Winkler)—in the MIFT department of Monsters Inc. must spend the next two weeks under the strict, and at times conniving, watch of his temp replacement, Duncan (voice by Lucas Neff).

‘Monsters At Work’ S1, EP5 review: Who stay close when trouble ensues?

The employees at Monsters Inc. are moving over the organizational changes, and fresh hire Tyler Tuskman (voice by Ben Feldman) is warming up to his team members at Monsters Inc.

Monsters At Work S1, EP 3 review: Of love and human connections

Monsters Inc. had a management reshuffle but new ‘scarer’ recruit Tyler Tuskman (voice by Ben Feldman) doesn’t know that yet. After toiling hard at the Monsters University’s School of Scaring, purple-hued, two-horned Tuskman is now faced with an adverse situation at work: his scary services are no longer needed or welcome.

Monsters At Work S1, EP 1 & 2 review: Tussle between the monster and jokester within

People have been talking about Pixar’s upcoming animated family film ‘Luca’ and the movie comparisons to the 2017 movie ‘Call Me By Your Name. And now after so much netizen talking and calling out makers for copying the 2017 blockbuster movie.

Pixar’s ‘Luca’ director rubbishes comparisons to ‘Call Me By Your Name’

Soul-themed new Pixar animated short film is on its way. The new animated short will debut on April 30 on Disney+. It will be a prequel to the events in Soul as the story follows the skeptical soul 22, voiced by Tina Fey, long before she met Soul protagonist Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx in Soul).

Pixar to release 'Soul'-themed animated short on Disney+

Disney Pixar's critically lauded animated film 'Soul' became the first feature film to top Nielsen's weekly streaming rankings, debuting at No. 1 for the last week of December.

Disney Pixar's 'Soul' debuts at No. 1 in Nielsen streaming rankings

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Angela Bassett feels it is important to have people of colour in the world of animated stories because it is important for the young generation to know that there is vast and diverse humanity out there.

Angela Bassett feels there's a need for Black women in animation industry

There are only a few things in life that matter. The will to appreciate life is the purpose one needs to strive for, and people often forget, while running behind their dreams and passion.

'Soul' review: Pixar’s latest is all about appreciating little things in life in a hopeless year

Pixar animated movie "Soul" which had been set to hit theaters in November, will instead debut on the Disney+ streaming service on Christmas Day, Walt Disney Co DIS.

Pixar movie 'Soul' going straight to Disney+ streaming service

Pixar released a new short film,'Out', as it is the first film of the studio to feature an LGBTQ main character. The movie will be available on Disney Plus streaming service, as It's also the first animated gay main character for Disney.

Pixar's new short film 'Out' features studio's first gay main character

Walt Disney Co. on Thursday reported better-than-expected quarterly results, fueled by the release of blockbuster films "Aladdin" and "The Lion King" as it prepared for its new streaming television service.

Disney tops earnings estimates ahead of streaming launch

Apple Inc said on Friday that Walt Disney Co-Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger had resigned from the company's board of directors on September 10 as the two companies prepare to compete head-to-head in the streaming television business.

Disney CEO Bob Iger resigns from Apple board as TV battle looms

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