Moana Live-Action Opens Below Expectations with $95M Worldwide

The live-action remake of Disney's Moana grossed an estimated $95 million globally in its opening weekend, falling short of projections for the studio's $250 million production. The film earned $43 million in North America and $52 million from 50 international markets Source: eldiadoSource: listindiario.

Competition and Timing

Analysts attribute the underwhelming debut to stiff competition from other family-friendly titles, including Toy Story 5 (now at $879 million worldwide) and Minions & Monsters ($280 million) Source: infobae. The proximity to Moana 2's 2024 release (which earned over $1 billion) may have also diluted audience interest Source: euronewses. Paul Dergarabedian of Rentrak noted, "A las familias les encanta ir al cine, pero ahora mismo hay tres (películas). Eso es mucha competencia" Source: listindiario.

Critical and Audience Reception

While critics panned the film (34–35% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences were more forgiving, awarding it an A- CinemaScore and a 63% "definite recommend" on PostTrak Source: eldiadoSource: listindiario. Parents were especially receptive, with 78% saying they would recommend it Source: listindiario.

Other Box Office Highlights

Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic, crossed $1 billion globally, becoming the second film to do so after The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Source: eldiado. Evil Dead Burn opened with $40 million worldwide Source: infobae.