Moana Box Office Flop
Disney's live-action Moana underperforms at the box office and is projected to lose money.
July 12, 2026 · Updated Jul 12, 7:23pm ET
Los Angeles Times'Moana' loses its way at the box office with a $43-million domestic opening
BBC NewsMoana: Disney's 'dismal' live-action remake panned by critics
Washington TimesDisney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
The GuardianDisney’s live-action Moana fails to make a splash at box office with underwhelming opening
Associated PressDisney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
FOX News'Moana' joins 'Snow White' as the latest live-action Disney film to bomb at box office
Deadline'Moana' Bombs at Box Office, Bound to Lose $100M-$125M
FortuneDisney bet big on one of its most popular franchises and most-streamed movie. The live-action remake failed to make a big splash
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What happened
Disney’s live-action “Moana” opened at No. 1 in the U.S. and Canada with $43 million, while international ticket sales added $52 million across 50 markets for a $95 million global debut. The remake carried a reported $250 million production budget, before marketing costs. Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne JohnsonAmerican actor and professional wrestler (born 1972) reprises Maui, and 19-year-old Australian-Samoan actor Catherine Laga’aia
Catherine Laga'aiaAustralian actress and singer stars as Moana. Critics largely rejected the film, extending scrutiny of Disney’s live-action remake strategy after “Snow White.”
