Toy Story 5 drives record June revenue for Marcus Theatres
Marcus Theatres reported record total revenue and concession revenue for a June opening weekend, led by Toy Story 5. The film secured the best three-day opening of 2026 and the highest animated opening since 2019. A strong lineup of upcoming releases is expected to sustain box office momentum.

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Marcus Theatres, a division of Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced that the opening weekend of Toy Story 5 delivered record total revenue and record combined concession, merchandise, and food and beverage revenue for a June opening weekend. The performance marked the best three-day opening weekend for a film in 2026. The results were supported by strong carryover performances from several other films currently showing across the circuit.
The release of Toy Story 5 achieved several milestones for Marcus Theatres and Movie Tavern locations across 17 states. The film generated the highest opening box office for an animated film since 2019 and the highest opening for the Toy Story franchise. Jeff Tomachek, president of Marcus Theatres, attributed the success to the film's multi-generational appeal, noting that parents who grew up with the characters are now sharing the experience with their children.
Performance Highlights
| Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | All-time highest for a June opening weekend |
| Concession Revenue | All-time highest combined for a June opening weekend |
| Animated Box Office | Highest opening since 2019 |
| 2026 Openings | Best three-day opening weekend |
Tomachek highlighted the broader box office momentum, citing the success of films such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Obsession, and Backrooms. He emphasized that audiences continue to seek a variety of stories best experienced on the big screen.
Upcoming Releases
Marcus Theatres outlined a slate of upcoming films for the remainder of the summer and year. Summer releases include Supergirl (June 26), Minions & Monsters (July 1), Moana (July 10), The Odyssey (July 17), and Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31). Later releases include Dune: Part Three (December 18), Avengers: Doomsday (December 18), and Jumanji: Open World (December 25).
Marcus Theatres is the fourth-largest theatre circuit in the United States, owning or operating 975 screens at 77 locations in 17 states. The circuit operates under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus, and BistroPlex brands.
Will the record-breaking concession revenue trends established by Toy Story 5 persist through the remainder of the summer blockbuster season?
How will the highly competitive release date of December 18 impact the box office split between Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday?
Can Marcus Theatres maintain this momentum into Q3 and Q4 given the lack of major animated releases in the fall?

























