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Disney’s Live-Action Moana Flops at Box Office, Risks Over $100 Million Loss
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First reported by N12 · 3 hours ago
What happened
Disney’s live-action Moana earned only $95 million worldwide in its opening weekend, risking losses over $100 million. The film received poor reviews and underperformed compared to the original 2016 animated hit, prompting Disney to reconsider its live-action remake strategy.
- 01Live-action Moana earned $95 million globally in its opening weekend, below expectations.
- 02The film’s $250 million production and $120 million marketing costs risk over $100 million in losses.
- 03North American box office was weak at $43 million, far under projections.
- 04Critics gave the film a 32% Rotten Tomatoes score, citing lack of originality.
- 05Original 2016 animated Moana grossed over $640 million and remains a strong brand.
- 06Disney may rethink its live-action remake approach after Moana and Snow White flops.
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