Disney's Hexed Eyes $35M-$45M Opening Weekend
The original animated film opens in theaters over Thanksgiving weekend, with projections placing it among the year's strongest animated debuts.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Animation
Disney's original animated film Hexed is scheduled for release on November 25, timed to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. It is projected to earn between $35 million and $45 million in its three-day domestic opening weekend.
Why it matters
A strong debut for an original animated feature would stand out in a crowded 2026 box office led by franchise titles. Projections suggest Hexed could surpass Encanto's North American opening weekend total and rank among the best debuts for an original animated film since Moana in 2016.
Projections place Hexed at $35 million to $45 million for its three-day domestic opening, while 2026 comparisons include Michael at $97.2 million and Toy Story 5 at $159.7 million. Actual results remain unknown until the film opens.
The players
Disney
Disney is the entertainment company behind the original animated film Hexed, which is one of its studio releases for the holiday season.
The details
Hexed follows Billie, a teenage girl who discovers magical abilities after being expelled from school. She travels from suburbia into Hexe, a mysterious realm of witches, and sets out with her mother Alice to uncover family secrets tied to the magical world.
Timeline
November 25: Hexed is scheduled for theatrical release.
Thanksgiving weekend: Hexed opens as a long-weekend release.
Travel Outlook
Hexed's projected debut is measured against Moana's 2016 opening, the last original animated film to post a comparable launch. Its Thanksgiving placement follows the holiday long-weekend pattern that studios use to concentrate box office earnings.
Moviegoers planning Thanksgiving weekend outings can choose Hexed as a theatrical option when it opens on November 25. Theater showtimes and ticket availability will determine how easily families can see the film over the long weekend.
The takeaway
Hexed's Thanksgiving debut will be a useful test of whether an original animated film can compete with franchise titles at the holiday box office. Readers planning a holiday movie outing can check the November 25 release for updated showtimes.
What happens next
Hexed opens on November 25, and actual opening weekend box office results will show whether the $35 million to $45 million projection holds.
Further reading
For more on the animated releases shaping the box office, explore the Animation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Koimoi.
