Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' Struggles With $45M Opening
Originally published Jul 11, 2026
By Ryan Gajewski · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
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Key points
- Disney's live-action 'Moana' opened with $45 million in North America, below its $60 million target.
- The film earned an A- CinemaScore but faces competition from other major releases.
- The underperformance mirrors similar struggles with Disney's previous live-action projects, such as 'Snow White.'
Disney's live-action remake of 'Moana' has opened to $45 million in North America, falling short of its $60 million target. The film, starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga'aia, earned an A- CinemaScore but faces challenges in attracting family audiences during a competitive summer slate. The underperformance echoes similar struggles with Disney's previous live-action projects, such as the 2025 'Snow White' remake. The film's director, Thomas Kail, hopes to boost its performance in the coming weeks as it competes with other major releases.
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