# Box Office: ‘Moana’ Flounders With $43 Million Debut, Among Weakest of Disney’s Live-Action Remakes

- Topic: cinema
- Source: Variety
- Published: 2026-07-12
- Original: https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/moana-box-office-opening-weekend-weakest-disney-live-action-remake-1236808979/
- Language: en
- Image: https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Moana.jpg

Disney's live-action remake of 'Moana' has had a disappointing opening weekend, earning $43 million from 3,827 North American theaters. The film's production budget is estimated to be around $250 million, making it one of the weakest openings for a Disney live-action remake. The film's poor performance is attributed to its close proximity to the animated sequel, which became a billion-dollar smash.

## Key takeaways

- Disney's live-action remake of 'Moana' has had a disappointing opening weekend.
- The film's production budget is estimated to be around $250 million.
- The film's poor performance is attributed to its close proximity to the animated sequel.

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