Moana Paddles To Underwhelming $42M-$46M U.S. Opening With A- CinemaScore
Originally published Jul 11, 2026
By Anthonypauldalessandro · Deadline
AI-generated summary based on Deadline · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 11, 2026
Key points
- Disney's live-action 'Moana' opened with $42M-$46M in the U.S., slightly above expectations but still underwhelming.
- The film received an A- CinemaScore, showing strong audience reception despite mixed critical reviews.
- 'Moana' earned an A rating from women and an A+ from viewers under 18.
Disney's live-action remake of 'Moana' opened with $42M-$46M in the U.S., slightly above expectations but still underwhelming. The film received an A- CinemaScore, indicating strong audience reception despite mixed critical reviews. It earned an A rating from women and an A+ from viewers under 18. However, the film's performance is still below initial projections, highlighting the gap between audience and critic reactions.
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