'Moana' debuts atop weekend box office

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.

'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.

22 Best Movies New to Streaming in July: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Devil Wears Prada 2,’ ‘The Drama,’ ‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ and More

The summer box office is getting two of the year’s biggest films this month thanks to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” But the streamers are also rolling out some 2026 blockbusters of their own. “Project Hail Mary,” the Ryan Gosling space adventure that became the year’s first bonafide sensation with 683 []

‘Moana’ Comes to Life at the Hollywood Bowl, ‘The Five Star Weekend’ Arrives and This Week’s Best Events

Inside this week's biggest Hollywood premieres, parties and openings.

Bar Skula — a ‘Luka’s remix’ — opens on Grand Avenue, across from Lake Merritt

The new restaurant is a mix of the classics, fresh updates, and features two colorful underwater murals from Bay Area artists.

Summer’s Biggest Romance Anime Shares Final Trailer Ahead of July Premiere

Courtesy of Bibury Animation Studio The (literally) biggest romance anime of the Summer 2026 anime schedule has just dropped a new trailer, and it’s showing off a final look at what to come from Season 3 with its comeback this July. It’s time to get ready for the new wave of anime making their debuts as part of the Summer []

Disney bet big on one of its most popular franchises and most-streamed movie. The live-action remake failed to make a big splash

“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.

36 Best Movies on Hallmark (July 2026): ‘Snowbound for the Holidays’ and More

Deck the halls and hang those stockings because Hallmark is celebrating Christmas six months early in July. The cable channel and streamer loves all things holly and bright, and Watch With Us is in the festive mood this month. That’s why we’re recommending two new holiday-themed movies as part of Hallmark Channel’s Christmas in July []

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.

Your Guide to Anime Expo 2026: Can’t-Miss Panels, Screenings, and More

Anime Expo arrives in Los Angeles today and we've put together a handy guide to all the panels and screenings you won't want to miss.

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.

‘Toy Story 5’ is the year’s best opening weekend so far

‘Toy Story 5’ is the year’s best opening weekend so far

Dhamaal 4 leads July 10 box office while Lenin, Idhayam Murali post contrasting numbers

The Indian box office saw a busy Friday with multiple films vying for audience attention across languages and genres. Comedy sequel Dhamaal 4 dominated the day's business with a strong opening, while Tamil releases Lenin and Idhayam Murali got off to contrasting starts. Disney's Moana (3D) also entered theatres, and I, Nobody continued its run with a steady second day.

Moana's poor box office performance proves a decade is too soon for a Disney remake

Disney's Moana live-action remake had a similar opening weekend to flops like Dumbo and Snow White, indicating that Moana was remade too soon

The live-action Moana is everything that’s wrong with Disney

Moana is the latest beloved film to fall victim to the studio's tireless campaign of live-action remakes. When will it end?

'Moana' Review: A Fun, Yet Unnecessary, Disney Live-Action Remake

Moana is a fun family flick with solid performances by Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson, who is simply magical as demigod Maui.

Disney's live-action Moana gets damning first reactions calling it one of the "ugliest movies" of the year

Disney's live-action Moana gets damning first reactions calling it one of the "ugliest movies" of the year

New Family-Friendly Shows & Movies Coming To Disney+ & Hulu In July 2026

Here’s all the newness coming to Disney+ and Hulu this month, from a Descendants special to hours of shark content for the ocean-loving kid in your family.

'Moana' loses its way at the box office with a $43-million domestic opening

Walt Disney Co.'s Moana lost its way at the box office this weekend as the company's latest live-action remake opened to a sluggish 43 million in the U.S. and Canada. The domestic haul for Moana underperformed studio expectations, which ...

New anime based on beloved game Witch on the Holy Night gets new trailer and release date, and it's one of my most anticipated anime of the year

New anime based on beloved game Witch on the Holy Night gets new trailer and release date, and it's one of my most anticipated anime of the year

Bears partner with Hallmark Channel for annual NFL-themed Christmas movie

NFL-themed Christmas movies have become an annual staple for Hallmark Channel, and this year the Bears will be the featured team.

Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop?

Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is facing new questions after updated box office projections showed a significant drop in expectations for one of the company’s most valuable modern franchises. While Moana appeared to be one of Disney’s safest bets on paper, the latest tracking suggests the studio may not have another guaranteed blockbuster on its [] The post Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop? appeared first on That Park Place.

AX ’26: TOKYOPOP announces LOVE AT FIRST HOWL and more

TOKYOPOP's Anime Expo announcements is a mix of brand new titles and print editions of beloved series. Which title you're looking forward to?

‘Moana’ loses its way at the box office with a $43-million domestic opening

Walt Disney Co.’s “Moana” lost its way at the box office this weekend as the company’s latest live-action remake opened to a sluggish 43 million in the U.S. and Canada. The domestic haul for “Moana” underperformed studio expectations, which ranged from 60 million to 65 million. Globally, the film brought in a total of 95 []

Box Office Performance of 'Supergirl' and 'Toy Story 5'

Warner Bros/DC’s 'Supergirl' faces mixed reviews and a 40 million opening, while 'Toy Story 5' continues to dominate at the box office.

What Vogue Editors Are Buying on Prime Day 2026

Here’s what Vogue editors are actually shopping on Prime Day 2026—from beauty deals to fashion discounts and everything in between.

The Best Fashion From the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture 2026 has taken over New Orleans. As always, we've kept an eye on the best fashion looks from the weekend.

Live-action Moana sinks at the box office, and it's almost doing as badly as the Snow White remake

Live-action Moana sinks at the box office, and it's almost doing as badly as the Snow White remake

Moana’s lazy live-action remake is why Hollywood deserves the AI takeover

Sigh.

Toy Story 5 opening weekend box office to set franchise record

Toy Story 5 is aiming for a 160 million opening weekend: the biggest opening of 2026 and all of Toy Story.