06/19/2026
The ‘TOY STORY’ franchise is officially the highest-rated franchise ever on Rotten Tomatoes. 🍅🧸
Across five films spanning more than 30 years, Pixar's beloved series has maintained an astonishing level of critical acclaim. From the groundbreaking original film to its latest installment, the franchise has consistently delivered stories that resonate with both critics and audiences, something few long-running series have ever managed to achieve.
The numbers speak for themselves: ‘Toy Story’ sits at 100%, ‘Toy Story 2’ also holds 100%, ‘Toy Story 3’ earned 98%, ‘Toy Story 4’ landed at 97%, and ‘Toy Story 5’ currently stands at 93%. Even the lowest-rated entry would be considered an exceptional score for most blockbuster franchises.
What makes the achievement especially remarkable is the franchise's longevity. Maintaining that level of quality over five films and three decades is incredibly rare in Hollywood, where sequels often struggle to match the success of their predecessors. Instead, ‘TOY STORY’ has continued to evolve while preserving the heart, humor, and emotional storytelling that made audiences fall in love with Woody and Buzz in the first place.
With an average score that remains virtually unmatched, the franchise has secured its place among the greatest achievements in animation history. More than 30 years after the first film changed the industry forever, ‘TOY STORY’ continues to prove why it remains Pixar's crown jewel. 🚀✨🎬🏆🧸
