Moana Live-Action Poised to Beat X-Men Box Office

The live-action adaptation of Moana is approaching a significant box office milestone, having garnered $294.3 million worldwide as of 2026-08-23. The film has encountered considerable challenges due to strong competition from other major releases. Despite its struggles, it is on the cusp of surpassing the $300 million mark globally.

This performance positions Moana to overtake the original X-Men movie, which achieved a worldwide total of $296.3 million. While not a monumental achievement, surpassing this comic book classic will serve as a noteworthy box office win. The film's financial outcome contrasts with its critical reception, holding a 32% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audiences rated it more favorably at 88%.

Domestically, Moana has accumulated $125.3 million, with an additional $168.9 million from international markets. Its performance in theaters has been declining, with a 63.5% drop in earnings on its seventh Friday in North America. The movie is expected to exit theaters soon, but its eventual surpassing of the X-Men's total will keep it in recent box office discussions.