By Esita Mallik
Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana is gearing up for release, and expectations are high given the animated film series’ box-office success. It reunites audiences with the adventurous Moana and charismatic demigod Maui, played by Dwayne Johnson. With the release date drawing closer, the big question is whether the remake can secure a place among the top five biggest live-action openings of 2026 so far. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The competition has been tough so far this year, with a few high-profile releases posting impressive opening weekends at the North American box office. One of the surprise entries in the top 5 debuts of the year is Backrooms, which was reportedly made on a $10 million budget. With an opening weekend gross of $80 million+, Backrooms made headlines. Now, Dwayne’s film, with an existing IP value stronger than Kane Parsons’, must have a strong debut to survive at the box office.
Top 5 biggest debuts of 2026 at the North American box office
According to Box Office Mojo’s report, Michael has recorded the biggest opening weekend of the year at the North American box office for live-action releases. It collected $97.2 million in its domestic opening. The Devil Wears Prada 2 collected $76.7 million, thus securing the 5th spot among the top 5 live-action openings of 2026.
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Check out the top 5 biggest live-action opening weekends of 2026
- Michael – $97.2 million
- Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu – $81.7 million
- Backrooms – $81.4 million
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