Weekend Box Office July 10-12, 2026: Moana Opens Strong with $43 Million at #1

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Disney’s live-action Moana sailed straight to the top of the box office this weekend with a solid $43 million opening across 3,875 theaters. Family films dominated once again as Minions & Monsters and Toy Story 5 held strong in second and third place, while the new Evil Dead Burn delivered a respectable horror debut. The weekend finished with roughly $123 million in total domestic ticket sales.

Top Box Office This Weekend (July 10-12, 2026)

Rank	Movie	Weekend Gross	Total Gross	Theaters	Change	Days
1	Moana	$43,000,000	$43,000,000	3,875	New	3
2	Minions & Monsters	$20,500,000	$108,273,000	4,244	-45%	12
3	Toy Story 5	$18,500,000	$403,772,720	3,575	-39%	24
4	Evil Dead Burn	$13,700,000	$13,700,000	3,004	New	3
5	Young Washington	$6,447,757	$33,105,849	2,771	-67%	10

Movie Highlights & Write-Ups

#1 Moana – $43 Million Opening Weekend

Disney’s live-action remake of the beloved 2016 animated classic opened to $43 million domestically (plus $52 million overseas for a $95 million global start). Starring newcomer Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson returning as Maui, the film delivers stunning visuals, catchy Lin-Manuel Miranda songs, and a heartfelt story about courage, family, and finding your way.

While critics gave it a mixed 34% on Rotten Tomatoes (some called it lacking the original’s magic), audiences gave it a strong 90% and an A- CinemaScore. In a summer full of remakes, Moana still proved family audiences are ready for Polynesian adventure on the big screen. It should have strong legs through the rest of July.

#2 Minions & Monsters – $20.5 Million (Second Weekend)

Illumination’s latest Despicable Me spin-off had a very healthy second weekend, dropping a manageable 45% from its $36.4 million debut. The Minions head to 1920s Hollywood to star in a monster movie and accidentally unleash real monsters on the world. New characters and strong voice work (including Jesse Eisenberg) helped earn the franchise’s best reviews yet (89-91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and an A- CinemaScore.

With $108 million domestic and roughly $280 million worldwide already, Minions & Monsters is on track for a very profitable $400M+ global run.

#3 Toy Story 5 – $18.5 Million (Third Weekend)

Pixar’s unstoppable franchise continues to print money. Toy Story 5 fell a reasonable 39% but still added $18.5 million, pushing its domestic total past $403 million after just 24 days. Woody, Buzz, and the gang are proving once again that heartfelt storytelling and toy-filled adventure have incredible staying power with both kids and nostalgic parents.

#4 Evil Dead Burn – $13.7 Million Opening Weekend

The latest chapter in the long-running horror franchise opened to a solid $13.7 million on 3,004 screens. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, the film follows a grieving woman whose family reunion turns into a Deadite nightmare. It features the series’ trademark savage practical gore and intensity. Critics gave it a respectable 71% on Rotten Tomatoes, with many praising the practical effects and tension, even if some missed the classic Ash Williams humor. A respectable mid-tier horror opening in a crowded summer.

#5 Young Washington – $6.45 Million (Second Weekend)

The historical drama about a young George Washington took a steep 67% drop as audiences flocked to new releases. Still, it has now grossed over $33 million domestically in just 10 days — a respectable showing for an original mid-budget drama.

Quick Takeaways

Family and animation remain the safest bets this summer, while horror continues to deliver consistent mid-tier openings. Moana’s audience scores suggest it will play well for weeks to come, and Minions & Monsters is shaping up to be another Illumination winner.