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"Moana" Could Lose Disney $125 Million
The remake’s weak start and $395 million in combined costs have raised doubts it can recover in theaters, trades reported.
- Disney's live-action Moana opened to $95 million globally on its debut weekend, earning $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally, falling short of the studio's $60 million domestic target.
- Arriving less than two years after Moana 2, the animated sequel that grossed over $1 billion, the film faced intense competition from family releases and audience fatigue, analysts said.
- Audiences gave the film a 90% positive Rotten Tomatoes score and an A-minus CinemaScore, signaling viewer approval despite critical skepticism. Production reached $250 million with at least $100 million in global marketing.
- Analysts estimate Disney could lose $100 million to $125 million on the project by its theatrical close. The opening trails the $92 million average for Disney's live-action remakes historically.
- Disney has recently abandoned its traditional multi-decade wait between animated classics and live-action remakes, accelerating releases to feed Disney+ and maximize franchise value. This strategy shift now faces headwinds as market saturation impacts box office returns.
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Moana doesn't actually go that far at the weekend box office
Disney’s live-action/CGI remake of Moana did open on top of the box office this weekend, but there is still a question of how far it’ll go. Based on its $43 million domestic opening, the answer seems to be: Not far enough. According to Deadline, even with a $95 million opening gross, Moana is still likely to lose up to $125 million in theaters. Of all the live-action Disney remakes, Moana is by far the newest source material. The only other live…
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