toy story is backwith a new film that takes the public down the path of nostalgia and reflection on new childhoods in the digital age. The fifth installment sees Woody, Buzz and Jessie confront the technology that has captured children’s attention.
In a reunion between Woody, who would have lived until now in Sunnyside, and Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and the other toys who remain with Bonnie, a new threat arises: a tablet called Lilypad, which has stolen the little girl’s attention. Toys must confront not only technology, but also the fear of being displaced.
The film, which uses nostalgia and a narrative of reflection on how new generations experience their childhood, has swept the box office. toy story 5 It has even surpassed one of the most anticipated films: Revelation Dayby filmmaker Steven Spielberg.
Toys, which have been part of the lives of several generations, have prevailed in cinemas around the world. According to Box Office Mojo, toy story 5 achieved a global collection of US$312 million last weekend, surpassing premieres such as Revelation Day and Obsession.
In the United States alone, it grossed $160 million, making it the highest-grossing film during its opening weekend and even surpassing Super Mario Bros. Galaxy in that country, which had achieved US$130.9 million in its first weekend.
The story, which delves into the emotions of little cowgirl Jessie, her fear of being abandoned again and her fight to regain Bonnie’s attention, has become not only one of the hits of the season, but also established itself as a record for the franchise by surpassing its predecessor, toy story 4.
“I’m losing Bonnie to this device” is one of the phrases that has led the public to reflect on how children have relegated toys to the background before technology.
The Disney Pixar film has the participation of figures such as Taylor Swift, Bizarrap and Bad Bunny in its production.
Driven by the success of toy story 5Steven Spielberg presents Disclosure Day (Revelation Day), which grossed US$17 million over the weekend and reached US$160 million since its premiere on June 11.
The box office completes it Backroomsin third place in collection, with US$7.3 million during the period and a cumulative total of US$272 million.