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Disney's Live-Action Moana Flops in Opening Weekend
13 Jul
Summary
- Live-action Moana earned $95 million globally in its debut weekend.
- The film's production cost is reportedly $250 million.
- Analysts predict a potential loss of $100 million to $125 million.
The live-action adaptation of Disney's Moana has failed to make a significant impact at the box office during its initial release. The film garnered only $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally, totaling a global debut of $95 million.
This opening weekend performance is particularly concerning given the reported production cost of $250 million. Experts anticipate a substantial financial setback for Disney, with potential losses estimated between $100 million and $125 million, even if the film eventually reaches $250 million globally.
Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui, while Catherine Laga'aia makes her debut as Moana. Despite positive remarks for Laga'aia, the film has been met with dismal critical reviews.
The film's challenging debut follows in the wake of other less successful live-action releases from Disney. It opened in a competitive summer film season, facing competition from other major family releases.
