Launch › Release window · 11 Jul 2026 · T+1

Disney's opening-weekend spot calls it "#1 in the World"

Disney posted a "#1 In The World" spot on opening weekend. Its UK press office reported a £2.8M UK and Ireland opening and No. 1 position.

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The numbers

£2.8MUK & Ireland opening weekendGross · GBP · UK and Ireland, 3-day · as of 13 Jul 2026ConfirmedSource: Disney UK Press

Details

Date: 11 Jul 2026 · T+1
Phase: Launch › Release window
Category: Social (owned)
Markets: Global, United Kingdom
Led by: Studio-led
Channels: YouTube, Press

Sources 2

Moana | #1 In The World | In Theaters NowDisney (YouTube) · 11 Jul 2026 · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: Opening-weekend spot claiming No. 1
Walt Disney Studios Dominates the UK & Ireland Box Office Taking the Number 1 Spot for MoanaDisney UK Press · 13 Jul 2026 · press.disney.co.uk · PrimaryVerifies: £2.8M UK & Ireland opening weekend; No. 1

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