Silver Screen Spotlight: “Moana,” “Evil Dead Burn,” and “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” out this week

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A live-action remake and a new entry in a popular horror franchise are among the week’s new releases.

Another Disney live-action adaptation is here. Join Moana, played by Catherine Laga’aia, as she journeys across the sea to find the heart of Te Fiti and save her people. And guess what? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is back as Maui. The movie is directed by Tony-Award-winner Thomas Kail, who directed “In the Heights” and “Hamilton” both on and off Broadway. Rated PG, “Moana” is playing at Micon Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and the Oakwood Mall.

Horror fans rejoice! A new Evil Dead movie hits theaters this week. The classic horror franchise continues with “Evil Dead Burn,” directed by Sébastien Vaniček. After experiencing a tragedy, a family’s battle with grief turns into a fight for survival. The trailer promises a bloody good time. Rated R, “Evil Dead Burn” is screening at Micon Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls.

Also out this week is “Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass.” After her relationship implodes, Gail, played by Zoey Deutch, heads to Hollywood with one goal: track down Jon Hamm. Full of cameos, the comedy is showing exclusively in Chippewa Falls.

This week’s summer kids’ movies are 2025’s “Smurfs” at Oakwood Mall and “Dog Man” in Chippewa Falls. “Smurfs” screens Monday and Tuesday. “Dog Man” is on Wednesday and Thursday. Tickets are $2.

The Micon Downtown Cinema is temporarily closed due to smoke damage.

For ticket and showtime information, visit Micon’s website!