[E-Daily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] Disney-Pixar’s animated film “Toy Story 5” has surpassed 2 million viewers just three weeks after its release, leading the box office this summer.

According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 4th, “Toy Story 5” recorded a cumulative audience of 2,000,023 as of 3:04 p.m. that day. By reaching the 2 million mark just three weeks after its release, it has secured a spot in the top five box office hits among this year’s releases.
Its box office momentum is also remarkable. It reached 2 million viewers 8 days faster than “Project Hail Mary,” this year’s top-grossing foreign film, boosting its potential for a long-term run. The film continues to generate steady word-of-mouth, drawing not only long-time fans of the series but also new audiences to theaters.
Above all, this film is being praised for going beyond a simple sequel to forge a sense of connection that transcends generations. By blending modern themes with the familiar characters’ messages of friendship, growth, and farewell, it leaves a deep, lingering impression on both children and adult audiences. The film’s success is attributed to its ability to tell a new story while maintaining the series’ signature “fairy tale for adults” sensibility.
The “Toy Story” series is Pixar’s flagship franchise, having been loved by audiences worldwide for over 30 years since the first film’s release in 1995. The fifth installment is expected to continue its long-term box office success, once again proving the franchise’s solid brand power.
“Toy Story 5” tells the story of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the other toys, who face a crisis with the arrival of Bonnie’s new friend, the smart tablet “Lilypad,” and join forces once again to embark on a new adventure. Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Greta Lee provided the voice acting.