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Disney’s live-action Moana took in $4.5 million in Thursday previews and is projected to open domestically in the $60–65 million range this weekend (with some forecasts around $40 million), while international box office could add another $70–75 million; the $250 million production budget and the film’s remake status will test its appeal amid Disney’s string of live-action releases.
Disney's live-action Moana opened with about $4.5 million in Thursday previews, well below early expectations for a high-40s/60M domestic debut, and critics have it at roughly 35% on Rotten Tomatoes; success for the weekend will hinge on strong walk-up audiences amid competition from Toy Story 5 and other family titles, with the film's reception likely to influence its midweek momentum.
Eight teams remain in the United States for FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, led by a highly anticipated France-Morocco rematch; the other ties pit Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England, and Argentina vs Switzerland, with focus on form shifts, injuries, and star players as teams push toward a spot in the final four.
Frisco's $550M Universal Kids Resort opens July 1, but early previews sparked online backlash for a barren, concrete-heavy design and lack of shade; the Jurassic World coaster gets some love, but most critics say the park feels rushed and underwhelming for families, with high ticket prices and sun-baked walkways. A few defenders note it's aimed at toddlers, yet parents still seek more value. The piece urges Universal to add real trees, shade, richer theming, and more attractions to make the destination feel worthy of North Texas audiences.
Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5 opened to $17.5 million in previews, the best preview of 2026, and is on track for a domestic opening around $145–$175 million. Internationally, early estimates put the start at about $135 million, aiming for a global launch near $275 million. With a reported $250 million budget, the film is poised to be highly profitable, as the returning voice cast (Hanks, Allen, Cusack) is joined by new stars like Conan O’Brien and Greta Lee and a tech-driven villain centered on Lilypad.
Disney-Pixar's Toy Story 5 opened to a $17.5 million in previews—the best preview of 2026—and is on track for a domestic debut around $145–175 million with international openings about $135 million, aiming for a global launch north of $275 million; with a $250 million budget, the sequel is poised to become the franchise’s largest opener and the year's top launch.
Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is on track for a franchise-record Thursday previews night of about $13–$14 million, likely the best previews of 2026 and higher than recent rivals. Domestic outlook is roughly $140M+ across about 4,425 theaters with a global forecast near $275M, helped by roughly $25M in advance ticket sales.
Sherdog’s Prime Picks previews the UFC card at the White House dubbed “Freedom 250” alongside the Fury–Hall boxing matchup, offering betting angles and context as the U.S. sports-betting market expands, with lighter commentary from the ongoing Shillan & Duffy and Sheehan Show coverage.
Steven Spielberg’s original alien thriller Disclosure Day grossed $6.5 million in Thursday previews for Universal/Amblin and is tracking toward a roughly $35 million domestic opening this weekend on a $115 million budget plus about $80 million in marketing. As a non-IP, high-risk thriller, analysts say it will need a strong launch (around $50 million) and approximately $300 million worldwide to be profitable. The cast includes Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt, with veterans like Colin Firth and Eve Hewson; Spielberg’s last features were The Fabelmans (2022) and West Side Story (2021).
Steven Spielberg’s alien thriller Disclosure Day opened to about $12 million worldwide on its first day, with roughly $6 million from overseas previews and about $6 million from domestic previews; the studio projects around $65 million+ globally, with domestic around $35 million. Early foreign markets showed strong starts (UK/Ireland, France, Mexico, Korea, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Australia) and critics gave it a positive reception (82% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes).
Early hands-on previews of Alien: Isolation 2 for Switch 2 suggest a faithful, tense continuation of the original, with outlets like IGN, Kotaku, Polygon and others praising the familiar stealth-horror feel, a clever new setting and characters, and promises of more details as the Switch 2 launch approaches.
Early previews of Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch are broadly positive, praising its catchy sound design, addictive rhythm-based minigames, and the new Beatspell mode, while noting it leans toward a lighter, party-friendly Rhythm Heaven experience; outlets like Game Informer, Pocket Tactics, TechRadar, Metro and PC Mag anticipate a strong Switch release on July 2.
Paramount and Miramax’s Scary Movie opens with $7.7 million in previews and is projected for a $40–$50 million debut, potentially setting a franchise record; Masters of the Universe nets $4.4 million in previews and is tracking a $30–$35 million launch on a $200 million budget; The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act topped Thursday previews with $7.8 million, the weekend’s other new release, while the box office frame centers on how the spoof stacks up against rival horror titles.
Paramount-Miramax's Scary Movie reboot headlines Thursday previews with about $7.5 million starting at 2 PM, while Amazon MGM's Masters of the Universe opens around $4 million; Scary Movie's preview performance is near Scream 7's debut, despite mixed reviews (29% critics vs 68% audience), and Masters of the Universe is expected to post a roughly $32–37 million second weekend.
First hands-on previews of Star Fox (2026) on Switch 2 praise a polished remake of Star Fox 64 with improved visuals, smoother movement, and new cutscenes, plus a Pilot and Gunner co-op mode; outlets like IGN call it possibly the best version yet, while TechRadar notes fatigue with the series’ ongoing remakes. The game releases June 25, 2026 on Switch 2.