“Toy Story 5” maintained its dominance at the box office this past weekend, firmly holding the top spot with a robust $70 million in domestic ticket sales alongside $89.1 million from international markets. The Pixar sequel has now accumulated a global total of $585 million in just two weeks, establishing itself as one of the year's highest-grossing films.
In contrast, Warner Bros.’ “Supergirl” struggled to find its footing, debuting with $38 million across theaters in the United States and Canada and an additional $30 million overseas. The superhero spinoff, directed by Craig Gillespie, marks the second release under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, who took charge of DC Studios in late 2022. Their previous project, “Superman” (2025), performed strongly with $618 million worldwide, signaling a promising start for the restructured DC film division.
Industry analysts note that the superhero genre no longer generates the same box office traction it once did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. David A. Gross, head of consulting firm FranchiseRe, pointed out that superhero films have seen an approximate $3.5 billion annual decline in box office revenue compared to the height of their popularity between 2017 and 2019. He also observed a pronounced decline in audience interest specifically for female-led superhero movies, despite earlier successes such as 2017’s “Wonder Woman,” which grossed $822 million, and 2019’s “Captain Marvel,” which earned $1.13 billion. Gross acknowledged that while many attribute the downturn to a loss of audience enthusiasm, the precise reasons behind the sudden and sustained drop remain unclear.
Looking ahead, DC Studios plans to release “Clayface,” a body horror-inspired film based on the DC character, in October. Additionally, Gunn’s follow-up to “Superman,” titled “Man of Tomorrow,” is currently in production with a scheduled release date in July 2027.
Among other new releases, the “Jackass” franchise returned with “Jackass: Best and Last,” which opened to a modest $8.4 million. Meanwhile, Olivia Wilde’s dinner party comedy “The Invite,” which premiered on seven screens in New York and Los Angeles, achieved one of the year’s highest per-screen averages with $379,104, averaging $54,158 per location. The film, featuring Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, centers on two San Francisco couples who gather unexpectedly for an evening together. The project was acquired by A24 following its Sundance Film Festival premiere.