SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY debuts huge this weekend with $360 million from 4,487 theatres for Sony Pictures, a second best ever opening for a Marvel film. Previous franchise record for SPIDER-MAN belonged to 2021’s NO WAY HOME, opening with $260 million. All-time best North American opening previously belonged to Marvel‘s AVENGERS: END GAME with $357.1 million. Not only this, it gets 90% on the Tomatometer.
Second best is THE ODYSSEY which ruled for two weeks straight. On any other weekend, this would be a clear-cut #1. It takes $51 million in its third weekend, taking it to $395.5 million for Universal Pictures. That’s Tom Holland and Zendaya in the top two films at the Box Office right now!
Third goes to Disney and Pixar‘s TOY STORY 5 with $6.2 million, a tally of $461.5 million in its seventh weekend.
Fourth is MINIONS & MONSTERS with $5.6 million, a five week total of $168.5 million domestically.
Rounding things out, we have Disney‘s MOANA with $5.3 million, bringing it to $114 million in its fourth frame.
Not much new in the Top Five this weekend, but it’s a huge second weekend for THE ODYSSEY which takes $84.5 million for Universal Pictures, bringing it to $200 million already.
Second goes to Disney’s MOANA with $10 million, crossing the $100 million mark.
Third is Disney and Pixar‘s TOY STORY 5 with $9.4 million, a run of $447 million to date domestically in its sixth frame.
MINIONS & MONSTERS is fourth with $9 million, a run of $154 million for Universal Pictures.
Rounding things out is stage-to-screen production HADESTOWN with $7.5 million from 1,949 theatres for Mongrel Media/Bleecker Street, the only new entry in the Top Five. It gets a perfect 100% on the Tomatometer.
No surprises here, Christopher Nolan‘s THE ODYSSEY is a clear-cut winner at the Box Office this weekend, taking $124 million from 3,919 theatres for Universal Pictures. This is Nolan‘s third biggest domestic opening ever, with 2012’s THE DARK KNIGHT RISES opening with $160.8 million. It gets 95% on the Tomatometer. Review here.
Second goes to MOANA with $18.8 million, taking it to $81.8 million for Disney over two weekends, domestically.
Third is MINIONS & MONSTERS with $14 million, a three week run of $136.7 million for Universal Pictures.
TOY STORY 5 lands in fourth with $13.8 million for Disney, taking it now to $429.9 million over five weekends.
EVIL DEAD BURN caps off the Top Five with $4.8 million for Warner Bros., a total $23.9 million made over two weekends.
Disney‘s MOANA debuts atop the Box Office with $45 million from 3,875 theatres. This live-action adaptation gets 31% on the Tomatometer. By contrast, its 2016 animated predecessor opened with $56 million and 2024’s MOANA 2 opened with $139 million.
MINIONS & MONSTERS lands in second with $20 million from 4,244 theatres, a two week run of $107 million for Universal Pictures.
Third is TOY STORY 5 with $18 million, bringing it already to $400 million domestically for Disney.
EVIL DEAD BURN debuts in fourth with $15 million from 3,004 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets 72% on the Tomatometer. Review here.
YOUNG WASHINGTON rounds things out with $6 million for Angel Studios, taking it to $32.9 million week two.
The cast and filmmakers behind Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining of “Moana,” including Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a. (Maui, producer), Catherine Lagaʻaia (Moana), Thomas Kail (director, executive producer) and Lin-Manuel Miranda (producer, original songs by), united at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles last night to celebrate the film’s show-stopping world premiere.
The evening began with an introduction by Kail and Miranda, who in turn invited the Nonosina dancers to the stage for a special live performance that brought a Pacific village to life through movement, live percussion, chanting and vocals and welcomed guests to the vibrant world of “Moana.” The presentation transitioned into a traditional Pacific ceremony featuring Lagaʻaia and Johnson.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Johnson introduced conductor Sarah Hicks, who led the LA Phil as the renowned orchestra performed the score live during the world premiere presentation of Disney’s “Moana.” Last night’s premiere screening ended with a fireworks finale.
The premiere was also attended by cast members Rena Owen (Gramma Tala), John Tui (Chief Tui) and Frankie Adams (Sina). Filmmakers in attendance included Beau Flynn, p.g.a. (producer), Dany Garcia (producer), Hiram Garcia, p.g.a. (producer), Scott Sheldon (executive producer), Charles Newirth (executive producer), Auliʻi Cravalho (executive producer), Jared Bush (screenplay by, Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer), Dana Ledoux Miller (screenplay by), Mark Mancina (original songs by, original score by), Opetaia Foaʻi (original songs by), John Myhre (production designer), Liz McGregor (costume designer), Bill Westenhofer (visual effects supervisor), Leslie Lerman (visual effects producer), Bernard Telsey, CSA (casting director), Tiffany Little Canfield, CSA (casting director), John Wildermuth (first assistant director), Tiana Nonosina Liufau (choreographer, associate producer, Cultural Trust), Kayla Faʻamaligi (associate choreographer, Cultural Trust), Jennifer Lane (associate producer), Monique Ganderton (stunt coordinator), Dr. Grant Muāgututiʻa (Lead Consultant, Cultural Trust), Nakoa Prejean (Tech Advisor/Canoes, Stunts) and Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi (Master Lasher), along with additional celebrity guests and VIP talent.
During the global press tour for “Moana,” Dwayne Johnson achieved a significant milestone by surpassing more than 200 wishes granted through Make-A-Wish globally, after granting eight wishes at last night’s premiere alone. Johnson has been a dedicated wish-granter for more than 25 years.
ABOUT DISNEY’S “MOANA”:
In “Moana,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a., Beau Flynn, p.g.a., Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, p.g.a. and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, Kail and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana” and “Moana 2.” “Moana” features the new song “Along The Way,” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Cravalho, Laga‘aia and Johnson; original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina; and an original score composed by Mancina. Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” exclusively in theatres July 10, 2026.
Disney’s live-action reimagining of “Moana” is arriving replete with a musical feast. The all-new song “Along The Way,” written by GRAMMY®, Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and performed by Catherine Laga‘aia, who portrays Moana in the upcoming film; Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the demigod Maui; and Auli‘i Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana” and “Moana 2,” is available today. A music video for “Along The Way” also debuts today.
To celebrate the song’s release, a brand-new look behind the scenes at the development and recording of “Along The Way” is now available. Featuring new interviews with Lin-Manuel Miranda and filmmakers, along with Lagaʻaia, Cravalho, and Johnson, the piece celebrates the union of three iconic voices from the world of “Moana.”
Lin-Manuel Miranda said, “It was such a joy to drop back into the world of ‘Moana’ again and write ‘Along The Way.’ Auliʻi and Catherine’s voices blend so beautifully, and writing for Dwayne as Maui is just pure fun. I’m grateful that we were able to create something special for this brand-new version of our wayfinder’s story.”
The “Moana” Original Soundtrack releases June 26 and features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, including the all-new song, “Along The Way.” The soundtrack also will be available in ATMOS.
On July 8, the Deluxe version of the “Moana” Original Soundtrack will be available digitally and in ATMOS, and will feature the songs composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, the Original Score composed by GRAMMY Award® winner Mark Mancina, as well as instrumental tracks. The Original Score album will be released July 10. In addition, on July 10, the Original Soundtrack (Songs) will be available on vinyl in multiple collectible versions.
On July 31, an album inspired by “Moana” and the music of the Pacific, titled “Moana: Voices Across The Ocean,” will be available digitally. Executive-produced by Dwayne Johnson, Lauren Hashian, Tiana Nonosina Liufau and Kayla Fa‘amaligi, the album features 15 tracks (14 original songs plus one cover song) from Pacific artists representing seven islands and cultures, including Stan Walker, Dinah Jane, Iam Tongi, Paula Fuga, Maoli and Common Kings, with more to be announced soon.
Disney’s “Moana” opens exclusively in theatres July 10, 2026.
The track list for the “Moana” Original Soundtrack and Deluxe version is as follows:
“Moana” Original Soundtrack Track List
ABOUT DISNEY’S “MOANA”:
In “Moana,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a., Beau Flynn, p.g.a., Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, p.g.a. and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, Kail and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana” and “Moana 2.” “Moana” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina. Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” exclusively in theatres July 10, 2026.
Tickets for Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining of “Moana,” in theatres July 10, are now on sale. An all-new trailer for the film – starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as the determined wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui – is now available.
Joining the incredible cast of Pacific talent is Jemaine Clement, who reprises his role as the voice of the giant, glitz-obsessed crab Tamatoa – the same character he voiced in the animated version of “Moana.” Clement joins the previously announced ensemble which includes Lagaʻaia as Moana; Johnson as Maui; Rena Owen as Moana’s revered Gramma Tala; John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; and Frankie Adams as Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina.
In “Moana,” Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, p.g.a., Beau Flynn, p.g.a., Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, p.g.a. and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth, Kail and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana” and “Moana 2.” “Moana” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina. Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” exclusively in theatres July 10, 2026.
ABOUT DISNEY
Disney’s live-action legacy dates back to its first completely live-action film, “Treasure Island” in 1950, and its collaborations with renowned artists and filmmakers have resulted in some of the most successful and unforgettable family films in history. Across pirate-laden high seas or down a mysterious rabbit hole, the studio brings powerful storytellers together with leading-edge technology to produce a wide range of films for theatrical release and streaming that are uniquely Disney, from beloved adventures like “Pirates of the Caribbean,” to popular live-action reimaginings of classic tales – including “The Little Mermaid,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Maleficent,” “The Jungle Book,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “Cruella,” and “Lilo & Stitch” – to compelling, character-driven stories such as “Freakier Friday” and “Young Woman and the Sea.”
An all-new trailer for Disney’s highly anticipated reimagining of “Moana,” starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as the wayfinder Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui, are now available.
An “Artistry of Moana” featurette offering a special behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Moana,” with commentary from Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia, director Thomas Kail, costume designer Liz McGregor and choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau, also debuts today.
In addition to Lagaʻaia and Johnson, the “Moana” cast includes John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Frankie Adams, who portrays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen as Moana’s revered Gramma Tala.
Disney’s reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Beau Flynn, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated films “Moana” and “Moana 2.” “Moana” features original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, and an original score composed by Mancina. Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” exclusively in theatres July 10, 2026.
ABOUT DISNEY
Disney’s live-action legacy dates back to its first completely live-action film, “Treasure Island” in 1950, and its collaborations with renowned artists and filmmakers have resulted in some of the most successful and unforgettable family films in history. Across pirate-laden high seas or down a mysterious rabbit hole, the studio brings powerful storytellers together with leading-edge technology to produce a wide range of films for theatrical release and streaming that are uniquely Disney, from beloved adventures like “Pirates of the Caribbean,” to popular live-action reimaginings of classic tales – including “The Little Mermaid,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Maleficent,” “The Jungle Book,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “Cruella,” and “Lilo & Stitch,” – to compelling, character-driven stories such as “Freakier Friday” and “Young Woman and the Sea.”Sk+te’kmujue’katik
The first trailer and poster for Disney’s highly anticipated live-action reimagining of “Moana,” starring Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson, who reprises his role as the trickster demigod Maui, debut today.
The trailer provides a first look at the live-action adventure, introducing audiences to the majestic island and vibrant people of Motunui; the shapeshifting demigod Maui; the intimidating yet adorable tribe of Kakamora; and Lagaʻaia as wayfinder Moana, who sings the powerful line “I Am Moana.”
In addition to Lagaʻaia and Johnson, the “Moana” cast includes Auckland, New Zealand, native John Tui as Moana’s no-nonsense father, Chief Tui; Samoan-New Zealander Frankie Adams, who portrays Moana’s playful and strong-willed mother, Sina; and Rena Owen, from Bay of Islands, New Zealand, as Moana’s revered Gramma Tala.
In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people. The film is directed by Emmy® and Tony Award® winner Thomas Kail (“Hamilton”); produced by Dwayne Johnson, Beau Flynn, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia and Lin-Manuel Miranda; and executive produced by Thomas Kail, Scott Sheldon, Charles Newirth and Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced Moana in the animated features “Moana” and “Moana 2.” Audiences can experience the brilliant cinematic sights, sounds and songs of “Moana” in theatres on July 10, 2026.
ABOUT DISNEY
Disney’s live-action legacy dates back to its first completely live-action film, “Treasure Island” in 1950, and its collaborations with renowned artists and filmmakers have resulted in some of the most successful and unforgettable family films in history. Across pirate-laden high seas or down a mysterious rabbit hole, the studio brings powerful storytellers together with leading-edge technology to produce a wide range of films for theatrical release and streaming that are uniquely Disney, from the beloved “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, to an immensely popular collection of live-action reimaginings of classic tales – including “The Little Mermaid,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Maleficent,” “The Jungle Book,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “Aladdin,” “Lady and the Tramp,” “Mulan,” “Cruella,” “Hocus Pocus 2” and the Emmy Award-winning “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” – to uplifting, character-driven stories such as “Jungle Cruise.”
DEN OF THIEVES 2: PANTERA debuts atop the Box Office this weekend taking $14 million for Lionsgate/VVS Films, from 3,008 theatres. Its 2018 predecessor opened similarly but in the number two spot, with $15 million. Critically, it improves upon its previous film with a 61% on the Tomatometer.
In second is MUFASA: THE LION KING, with $13 million from 3,620 theatres, a total $188.5 million grossed for Disney over four weekends.
Third is SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 3 with $9.2 million from 3,582 theatres for Paramount Pictures, bringing its four week run to $202 million domestically.
Taking fourth is NOSFERATU with $6.8 million from 3,082 theatres for Focus Features/Universal Pictures, a tally of $81.8 million for the Robert Eggers Horror.
Rounding it all out is MOANA 2 with $4.8 million, a total run of $433.1 million in North America for Disney.
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