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Moana's Box Office Race: Can It Beat July Records?
17 Jun
Summary
- The live-action Moana aims for the biggest July opening weekend.
- Deadpool & Wolverine holds the July opening record at $211.4 million.
- Moana's trailer received mixed to negative audience reactions.
The upcoming live-action rendition of Disney's Moana is set to release next month, with ambitions to achieve the largest opening weekend for any July release in North America. This record is currently held by 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' which debuted with an impressive $211.4 million in 2024. The live-action Moana faces competition from other major film releases and has encountered audience skepticism following its trailer launch.
The film's narrative follows Moana as she embarks on a quest with the demigod Maui to restore her community's well-being, departing her home island for the first time. Despite mixed online reactions to Dwayne Johnson's portrayal of Maui, his established popularity may still draw audiences to theaters. However, current projections suggest Moana may struggle to even enter the top five July opening weekends, which requires surpassing $160.9 million.
To secure the top spot, Moana would need to exceed 'Deadpool & Wolverine's' $211.4 million. The film's box office prospects are further complicated by the release of 'Minions & Monsters' the week prior, a highly anticipated franchise film. The unpredictability of the box office means surprises are always possible, though the outlook for Moana appears challenging.
