Moana Flounders With $43M U.S. Opening
Disney’s live-action Moana earned $43 million from 3,827 North American theaters in its opening weekend, falling short of projections and marking one of the weakest debuts for the studio’s remakes.
Monday, July 13, 2026
Moana Flounders With $43M U.S. Opening — Monday, July 13, 2026
Moana live-action remake opens to $43M domestic and $95M global, among weakest Disney remakes; Heat 2 casting updates surface. No recent credible news developments specific to movies were identified in the last 24–48 hours.
Biggest developments
Moana Global Launch Hits $95M Amid Negative Reviews
The film grossed $52M overseas for a worldwide total of $95M against a $250M budget, with an A- CinemaScore but facing questions on Disney’s remake strategy.
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Bullish takes
- Strong A- CinemaScore for Moana suggests word-of-mouth potential despite opening numbers.
- Upcoming Nolan’s The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day expected to boost summer box office.
Critical takes
- Moana’s $43M debut signals challenges for Disney live-action remakes amid high budgets.
- Negative critic reviews label Moana an unnecessary remake.
Why this matters
Moana’s underperformance raises questions about audience appetite for live-action remakes heading into major July releases.