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Hexed is another upcoming animation, and it will be released in a few weeks. Therefore, the question naturally arises: could it beat the year’s biggest animated film at the worldwide box office? A few animated features were released this year; two of them crossed a mega milestone worldwide, so this upcoming Disney original has a huge target to beat to achieve 2026’s top-grossing animation crown. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The Disney original animation eyes a strong debut over the Thanksgiving weekend, but it will not be beating any such records. However, it is expected to be the best debut for an original, beating Encanto. The film features an impressive voice cast comprising  Hailee Steinfeld, Rashida Jones, Jodie Foster, Walton Goggins, Tracey Ullman, Stephen Fry, Henry Winkler, Dan Stevens, Brett Gelman, and Samson Kayo.
Which is the highest-grossing animated feature of 2026?
For the unversed, Toy Story 5 is this year’s highest-grossing animated film worldwide. According to Box Office Mojo data, it is also the 3rd-highest-grossing film of the year worldwide. It was released earlier in the summer quarter of 2026 and collected more than $1.149 billion worldwide during its theatrical run. It is also the all-time biggest hit in the Toy Story franchise.
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Box office summary of Toy Story 5
- Domestic – $480.3 million
- International – $669.1 million
- Worldwide – $1.149 billion
How much will Hexed have to earn to become 2026’s top-grossing animation worldwide?
Based on the above numbers, Hexed must earn $1.15 billion to beat Toy Story 5 and become this year’s biggest animation at the worldwide box office. According to early estimates, Hexed is on track to earn $35 million to $45 million in its three-day debut weekend and $50 million to $70 million over the five-day extended debut in North America. The upcoming movie will need an extraordinary run to achieve this target worldwide. But it seems impossible with these estimates.
What is the film about?
The film follows Billie, an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl who discovers magical abilities after being expelled from school. Her newfound powers take her from suburban life into Hexe, a mysterious realm inhabited by witches. Accompanied by her cautious mother, Alice, Billie sets out to uncover family secrets tied to the magical world. Hexed will be released on November 25.
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