‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening
Disney's live-action 'Moana' remake has opened to lukewarm box office results, sparking debate over the studio's reliance on nostalgia.
What happened
While the film has secured the top spot at the weekend box office, coverage describes the financial performance as underwhelming. Outlets including NBC News, Rotten Tomatoes, and USA Today note that the film's reception has been mixed, with critics comparing the remake unfavorably to the 2016 animated original.
Reporting from Screen Daily indicates the film is performing in the UK-Ireland market, though reviews from the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Yahoo suggest the adaptation faces criticism regarding its depth and emotional resonance. Future coverage will likely focus on whether the film maintains its position in the coming weeks.
Analysts are observing if the current box office trends align with broader audience sentiment toward Disney’s ongoing strategy of producing live-action remakes.
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Questions people are asking
How much did 'Moana' earn during its opening?
The film recorded a $45 million opening.
How is the film performing compared to other Disney projects?
Coverage notes that while 'Moana' topped the weekend box office, it is being compared to 'Toy Story 5,' which has passed £40 million in the UK-Ireland market.
What is the critical consensus on the new 'Moana'?
Reviews are mixed, with some critics suggesting the remake lacks the heart of the 2016 original and that nostalgia alone is insufficient for success.
Who reported it (9)
- Disney’s ‘Moana’ tops UK-Ireland box office with £2.8m as ‘Toy Story 5’ passes £40m Screen Daily · 49d ago
- Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office NBC News · 49d ago
- Cook review: ‘Live-action’ ‘Moana’ remake is shallow compared to original Yahoo · 49d ago
- 07-13-2026 Daily Edition The Hollywood Reporter · 49d ago
- Weekend Box Office: Moana Underwhelms but Comes Out on Top Rotten Tomatoes · 49d ago
- ‘Moana’ Director Thomas Kail Reveals How Live-Action Film Is Different from the 2016 Animated Original (Exclusive) People.com · 49d ago
- 'Moana' is Disney's latest reminder that nostalgia isn't enough USA Today · 50d ago
- Review: Misguided live-action remake of ‘Moana’ missing the heart in its ocean Honolulu Star-Advertiser · 50d ago
- 3 reasons to see Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ in theaters Cleveland.com · 50d ago
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