HBO Max Can’t Contain Dwayne Johnson’s $962 Million Fantasy Action Juggernaut

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Published Apr 5, 2026, 8:45 PM EDT

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On July 10, 2026, the long-awaited live-action Moana remake will set sail across the world and into theaters. Recently, the release of the official trailer gave fans their first glimpse at Dwayne Johnson's physical embodiment of Maui, following his voice work in the animated version. As well as this, the trailer also introduced fans fully to Catherine Laga'aia as the titular daughter of Motunui's chief, with the stunning visual landscape crafted evident from just a short trailer. At a time when reboots, remakes, and live-action adaptations are so popular, Moana looks like one of the best.

Excitingly, this isn't the only big-franchise entry Johnson is delivering in 2026, as it was recently confirmed that Jumanji 3, a sequel to Jumanji: The Next Level, had officially wrapped filming. It was then confirmed late last month that the threequel had been pushed back, moving from a December 11 theatrical release to December 25. Johnson will once again be joined by the trio of Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black, with Danny DeVito, Nick Jonas, Marin Hinkle, Bebe Neuwirth, Lamorne Morris, and Rhys Darby also set to return to the cast. Both Dan Hildebrand and Jack Jewkes will join as new faces.

Ahead of this exciting threequel, the most successful film from the franchise has landed a spot on the global streaming charts. Released in 2017, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was a huge hit in theaters, scoring a $962 million global haul against a reported budget of just $90 million. Fans had waited over two decades for the film, which served as a sequel to the 1995 favorite starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst. At the time of writing, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max worldwide.

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How Did Critics Respond to 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle'?

Not just a smash hit at the box office, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle also received a positive response from critics. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the movie earned a "certified fresh" rating of 77%, with the consensus on the site reading, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle uses a charming cast and a humorous twist to offer an undemanding yet solidly entertaining update on its source material." Audiences agreed, awarding an 87% score that is 24% higher than the 1995 original.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a global streaming hit. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.