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Disney’s Latest Live Action Bombs At The Box Office

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July 13, 2026

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Disney’s Latest Live Action Bombs At The Box Office

Disney’s live-action version of “Moana” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson did abysmal numbers at the box office over the weekend, thanks in part to poor pre-sales and terrible reviews. The film brought in 43 million across 3,827 North American screens, barely making a dent in its massive 250 million production budget, which doesn’t even include ...

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That Park Place

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· Jun 23, 2026

Live Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Tracking is Divided But No Forecast Points to a Disney Success Story

Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is generating plenty of debate among box office watchers, but not for the reason the studio would likely prefer. With less than a month before release, tracking estimates for the film are all over the map. One independent tracker is forecasting an opening weekend as low as 50 million, while [] The post Live Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Tracking is Divided But No Forecast Points to a Disney Success Story appeared first on That Park Place.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

Variety

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· Jul 10, 2026

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews

Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again. The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on the film, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the buff god Maui, has made 4.5 million in previews at []

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· Jul 3, 2026

As the live-action Moana remake looks set to flop at the box office, Dwayne Johnson says a third animated film is happening

As the live-action Moana remake looks set to flop at the box office, Dwayne Johnson says a third animated film is happening

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Brutal Live-Action Moana Reactions Revealed as Disney’s Remake Heads for Box Office Disaster: “Creatively Bankrupt”

Image via Disney Disney’s live-action Moana may not go far at the box office, with its relatively low projections compounded by some dismal first reactions. Disney’s live-action remakes have proved to be a mixed bag both critically and commercially, but things seemed to be on an upward trajectory again with the success of Lilo Stitch (2025). The []

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dolly Parton’s 'dream come true' Broadway musical to open

Preview performances of “Dolly: A True Original Musical” begin Dec. 7 in New York City.

Associated Press

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· Jun 22, 2026

LIVE: Red carpet premiere of ‘Supergirl’ in New York

Watch live as Millie Alcock, Eve Ridley, David Corenswet and director James Gunn walk the red carpet for the premiere of “Supergirl” in New York.

DNyuz

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· Jun 28, 2026

Universal Hollywood’s newest attraction features unique tribute to franchise’s dead star

The newest roaring attraction at Universal Hollywood is set to feature heavy references to dead Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker. The park’s new coaster, “Fast Furious: Hollywood Drift,” has two ride vehicles designed after Brian O’Conner’s sports cars in the franchise. Brian O’Conner is the character Walker portrayed. Fans will have a []

Interaksyon

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· Jun 22, 2026

Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality

Tech takes over? A neighborhood once filled with children’s noise and giggling now echoes with the blips and dings of screens. This is what Jessie and the gang aim to bring back, the joy of playtime, in the latest Pixar movie, “Toy Story 5,” which was released on June 17 in local cinemas. The animated [] The post Review: How ‘Toy Story 5’ mirrors kids’ screen time reality appeared first on Interaksyon.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Run, Hide, Fight 2: Infidels’ Trailer: Jonathan Majors Returns, Teams With the ‘Daily Wire’ to Fight ISIS on a U.S. Campus

The action movie from the conservative media brand's studio rips its plot from current headlines and 1980s classics, like 'Red Dawn' and 'Toy Soldiers.'

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Moana live-action remake is just more slop from the trough

A lifeless and pointless rehash of beautiful source material that Disney seems desperate to strip-mine until even its memory is nothing more than the skeletal remains of something once vibrant and alive. In other words: Moana is Disney's newest live-action adaptation.

Polygon

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· Jun 21, 2026

Toy Story 5 streaming release date window: When will it be on Disney Plus, Blu-ray, and DVD?

Toy Story 5 is expected to be a box office hit, but when will it come to streaming (Disney Plus), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know.

Just the news

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· Jun 18, 2026

Sean Penn to direct Jan. 6-inspired film, Bradley Cooper in talks to star

More than five years after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, Hollywood is set to take its portrayal of it to the big screen.

Fox News

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· Jul 11, 2026

'Moana' Review: Dwayne Johnson returns for Disney's lazy live-action remake that resembles AI slop

Fox News Digital reviews Disney's lackluster live-action adaptation of Moana starring Dwayne The Rock Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga'aia.

IGN

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· Jun 23, 2026

Lorcana Attack of the Vine! TCG Showcases Iconic Disney Team Ups – Exclusive

The newest Disney Lorcana expansion set, Attack of the Vine!, is set to have an early release on July 17 at local games stores with a wide release on July 24th. With that said, we’re exclusively revealing six new cards showcasing the set’s new team up theme, Woody Buzzlightyear, Pocahontas Meeko, Darkwing Duck Launchpad, Sulley Boo, Peter Pan Tinker Bell, and of course the famous Disney duo themselves, Mickey Minnie Mouse.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 11, 2026

Reel Similar: If you like "MOANA" or "EVIL DEAD BURN," then check out...

In 2016, Disney's "Moana" hit theaters, taking in more than $600 million, earning two Oscar nominations, and spawning a billion-dollar sequel. This week, following in the footsteps of "The Jungle Book," "Cinderella," "Lilo & Stich," "Aladdin," and others, the Mouse House released the live-action remake of the island musical, once again starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. But is the movie any good? Also this weekend, the "Evil Dead" franchise gets a 6th entry, with the latest zombie entry, "Evil Dead Burn. Film critic and CBR.com senior producer and host Grae Drake, joins Cher Calvin and John Fenogli to review both films and to offer her takes for comps with a "reel similar" feel. June 12, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

Video: Disney offers sneak peek into Egyptian dub of ‘Toy Story 5’

Under the title “The Toys Are Back and What Happens Behind the Scenes is Just as Exciting as the Story Itself!”, Disney has released a short behind-the-scenes video showcasing the dubbing process for the Egyptian and Standard Arabic versions of “Toy Story 5”. Directed by veteran artist Ahmed Mokhtar, the Arabic dub features a stellar lineup, The post Video: Disney offers sneak peek into Egyptian dub of ‘Toy Story 5’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Kotaku

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· Jun 23, 2026

Tom Cruise’s Next Movie Has The Weirdest Trailer I’ve Seen In A Long Time

The new Digger trailer spent two minutes hyping up the main actor

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported 250 million to produce, earned just 43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, according [] The post Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon

Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana is set to release in Indian cinemas on July 10, 2026, in English and Hindi. Starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui, the film brings the beloved animated story to life with a new cast, large-scale visual effects and a fresh cinematic approach.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 22, 2026

"Grinch" Sequel in Works with Jim Carrey Returning

Universal and Imagine Entertainment are teaming up on a sequel to 2000’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a family smash that dominated the box office, earning more than 350 million.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 8, 2026

Movie review: 'Moana' follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor

Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but then again, none of the Disney live-action remakes have been necessary, so that’s where we’re ...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.

Reuters

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· Jun 26, 2026

Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen talk relationships at ‘The Invite' premiere

Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen hit the red carpet at the Directors Guild in Los Angeles for the premiere of 'The Invite,' a 2026 US comedy about complicated relationships. #News #Entertainment #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f0HNix 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The 74

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· Jul 7, 2026

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

How “Toy Story 5” Settles the Tech vs. Toys Debate

Gamesradar

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· Jun 23, 2026

Todd Howard says Fallout season 3 will include "new things" that are "never seen before in the games"

Todd Howard says Fallout season 3 will include "new things" that are "never seen before in the games"

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 30, 2026

3 Dates for Disney Stock Investors to Circle in July

The House of Mouse's progress on an iconic attraction update, the return of The Rock, and a timely attraction update are things for Disney investors to look forward to this month.

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