 It was the highest-grossing film during its opening weekend, eventually earning over $373 million at the worldwide box office, making it the second highest-grossing film of 1995 (behind Die Hard with a Vengeance).It was acclaimed by critics and audiences, who praised the technical innovation of the 3D animation, the wit and thematic sophistication of the screenplay, the musical score, and the voice performances of Hanks and Allen; it is considered by many to be one of the best animated films ever made.The film received three Academy Award nominations (Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Song for "You've Got a Friend in Me", and Best Original Score) as well as winning a Special Achievement Academy Award.