Box Office: ‘Moana’ Flounders With $43 Million Debut, Among Weakest of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes
Disney’s live-action *Moana* sinks to its weakest box office debut in franchise history, reigniting debates over the studio’s remake strategy.
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Disney’s live-action *Moana* sinks to its weakest box office debut in franchise history, reigniting debates over the studio’s remake strategy.
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