‘Moana’ Falters at the Box Office, Casting Doubt on Disney’s Formula

The live-action remake took in roughly $43 million over the weekend in North America, about 30 percent less than Disney had expected.

By Brooks Barnes

‘Moana’ Live-Action Film Marks Low Opening for Disney Remake Franchise - Bloomberg.com

‘Moana’ Live-Action Film Marks Low Opening for Disney Remake Franchise  Bloomberg.com

Disney’s live-action Moana fails to make a splash at box office with underwhelming opening

Latest film in franchise takes just $43m in North America and $95m globally, against a $250m budget The Walt Disney Company’s live-action remake of Moana may be the No 1 movie at the North American box office but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported $250m (£187m, A$360m) to produce, earned just $43m from ticket sales in the US and Canada, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Continue reading...

By Associated Press

'Moana' joins 'Snow White' as the latest live-action Disney film to bomb at box office

The live-action "Moana" opened to just $43 million, tracking toward a $150 million loss that rivals the "Snow White" box office debacle from 2025.

Korea Box Office: ‘Moana’ Captures Crown While ‘The Eyes’ Retains Second Place

Disney’s live-action reimagining “Moana” sailed straight to the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 10–12. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council, the film generated $3 million from 403,931 admissions over the three-day frame, securing a 36.53% share of the weekend market. […]

By Naman Ramachandran

‘Alpha’ box office collection day 10: Film nears Rs 90 crore worldwide

Alpha's second weekend at the box office showcased impressive growth, securing its position as a strong contender. With Alia Bhatt and Sharvari leading the cast, the film has almost reached the remarkable Rs 90 crore mark globally by Sunday. In India alone, it has grossed Rs 63.91 crore over ten days, complemented by Rs 25.50 crore from international markets, resulting in a net domestic earning of Rs 53.60 crore.

By TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK

‘Moana’ Capsizes With $95M WW Opening; Dwayne Johnson Pic Poised To Lose $100M-$125M: Here’s Why

Disney, have you learned your lesson yet? Following the watering down of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+ during Covid CEO Bob Chapek’s era, Bob Iger during his second regime promised a curated selection of big hits, quality over quantity. But with Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu and now the live action remake of […]

By Anthonypauldalessandro

Disney's live-action Moana crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

This latest Moana brings Dwayne Johnson back as the demigod Maui and introduces Catherine Lagaʻaia as the adventuring Polynesian princess. Despite praise for Lagaʻaia, the film set sail on a wave of dismal reviews from critics for being essentially a shot-for-shot remake of the original.

Disney's 'Moana' cruises to No. 1 with $43M opening as Pixar, Minions hold strong

‘Moana’ Makes Underwhelming Splash at Box Office With $43 Million Opening

The Disney live-action film cost a reported $250 million to produce.

By Ashley Iasimone

Disney's Live-Action Moana Bombs at the Box Office With Opening Weekend That Barely Beats Snow White

Disney's live-action Moana movie washed up at the box office with an estimated global total of $95 million on its opening weekend.

By Michael Cripe

Netflix Has One Live-Action Anime Adaptation Better Than One Piece, And It's 10/10

While the Straw Hats get all the praise, Netflix's brilliant live-action adaptation remains the platform's true masterpiece.

By Umair Nakade