Hollywood box office collection of all major theatrical releases in 2026. This list is updated on July 19, 2026, and will keep growing as new films open through the rest of the year. Movie costs shown below are estimates that combine production spend with marketing and prints and advertising (P&A), and collection figures are worldwide totals reported by trade trackers, presented here in our own words rather than copied from any single source.
As always with box office estimates, exact numbers vary between tracking outlets — treat every figure below as an approximate, reported estimate rather than an audited studio number.
| Movie Name | Box Office Collection | Budget (Cost + P&A) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moana (Live-Action) | ~$112 million (still running) | ~$380 million | Flop |
| Supergirl | ~$120 million | ~$290 million | Flop |
| Toy Story 5 | ~$889 million | ~$425 million | Hit |
| Backrooms | ~$375 million | ~$60 million | Blockbuster |
| The Mandalorian and Grogu | ~$341 million | ~$280 million | Hit |
| Obsession | ~$429 million | ~$75 million | Blockbuster |
| The Devil Wears Prada 2 | ~$689 million | ~$100 million | Blockbuster |
| Michael | ~$1.00 billion | ~$200 million | Blockbuster |
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | ~$1.01 billion | ~$110 million | Blockbuster |
| Project Hail Mary | ~$684 million | ~$200 million | Hit |
| Hoppers | ~$372 million | ~$150 million | Hit |
| Scream 7 | ~$214 million | ~$105 million | Hit |
| Pegasus 3 | ~$656 million | ~$75 million | Blockbuster |
The Biggest Surprise: A Year Driven by Animation and Nostalgia
What’s stood out most in 2026 is how much of the year’s biggest money has come from family animation and nostalgia-driven properties rather than traditional action tentpoles. “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” both crossing the billion-dollar mark on comparatively modest budgets reflects a broader pattern of audiences responding most strongly to built-in brand recognition and multi-generational appeal this year.
The Biggest Disappointments
“Supergirl” has become the year’s most talked-about box office miss, reportedly grossing barely over $120 million worldwide against a combined production and marketing spend believed to run as high as $290 million. The live-action “Moana” remake has followed a similar trajectory, still running but facing projected losses once its estimated $380 million in total costs are weighed against its box office return so far, despite technically topping its opening weekend chart domestically.
Where the Real Value Has Been
Lower-budget horror and thriller titles have quietly delivered some of the year’s best returns. “Backrooms” and “Obsession” both reportedly turned modest production costs into massive worldwide hauls, while “Pegasus 3” continued its franchise’s reputation for enormous returns on comparatively lean Chinese studio budgets. These titles may not have topped the year’s absolute collection charts, but by return-on-investment terms, they were some of 2026’s biggest wins.
How Verdicts Are Determined
The verdicts above weigh reported worldwide collections against each film’s approximate combined production-and-marketing spend, rather than treating a large opening number alone as proof of success. A film can win its release weekend in raw ticket sales and still be classified as a financial disappointment once its full cost structure is considered — exactly the pattern behind this year’s higher-profile misses.
Genre Patterns Worth Noting
A similar divide is visible on the Hollywood side of the ledger. Big-budget event films like “Moana” and “Supergirl” needed enormous collections just to break even given their scale, while genre pictures like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” could turn a profit at a fraction of that box office simply because their combined production and marketing spend was so much lower. That gap has become one of the defining financial stories of the year, with several studios reportedly reassessing how much to spend on live-action remakes and superhero tentpoles going forward.
What to Watch For Next
With major releases including Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” still working through their theatrical runs or approaching release, the second half of 2026 has real potential to add more entries to the billion-dollar club. Given how top-heavy this year’s wins have already been around animation and nostalgia properties, whether any of these upcoming action-driven releases can match that pace remains one of the more interesting open questions of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2026 so far?
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” leads the year with a reported worldwide collection of roughly $1.01 billion.
How often is this list updated?
This tracker is updated regularly with new releases and revised collection figures as films complete their theatrical runs — the same article gets refreshed rather than a new one being published each time.
Why is Moana considered a flop despite topping its opening weekend?
Despite winning its opening weekend domestically, the film’s combined production and marketing costs are estimated at around $380 million, a total its box office return so far falls well short of.
Which 2026 Hollywood release had the best return on investment?
By percentage return, lower-cost titles like “Obsession” and “Backrooms” delivered the strongest results, turning comparatively modest budgets into hundreds of millions in worldwide collection.
For individual box office breakdowns, check out our Box Office section.