Disney bet big on one of its most popular franchises and most-streamed movie. The live-action remake failed to make a big splash

Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop?

Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is facing new questions after updated box office projections showed a significant drop in expectations for one of the company’s most valuable modern franchises. While Moana appeared to be one of Disney’s safest bets on paper, the latest tracking suggests the studio may not have another guaranteed blockbuster on its [] The post Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop? appeared first on That Park Place.

Moana Rotten Tomatoes Score Lower Than Snow White & One of Disney’s Worst All Time

Disney live-action remakes existed before the 21st century (101 Dalmatians was released in November 1996), but they truly didn’t take off as a trend until Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, which grossed over 1 billion in 2010. Following that success, Disney went into the vault and started turning any animated classic it could find into []

Reel Similar: If you like "MOANA" or "EVIL DEAD BURN," then check out...

In 2016, Disney's "Moana" hit theaters, taking in more than $600 million, earning two Oscar nominations, and spawning a billion-dollar sequel. This week, following in the footsteps of "The Jungle Book," "Cinderella," "Lilo & Stich," "Aladdin," and others, the Mouse House released the live-action remake of the island musical, once again starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. But is the movie any good? Also this weekend, the "Evil Dead" franchise gets a 6th entry, with the latest zombie entry, "Evil Dead Burn. Film critic and CBR.com senior producer and host Grae Drake, joins Cher Calvin and John Fenogli to review both films and to offer her takes for comps with a "reel similar" feel. June 12, 2026. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Struggles With $52 Million Overseas, ‘Toy Story 5’ Powers to $879 Million Globally

Apparently the call wasn’t out there at all for “Moana,” which brought in just 52 million in its international box office debut. Disney’s latest live-action remake struggled to make waves with 43 million domestically and 95 million worldwide, a catastrophic start given the film cost 250 million to produce. Heading into the weekend, Disney was []

Disney+ bets on 'A Shop for Killers' sequel to break Netflix winning streak

Disney+ bets on 'A Shop for Killers' sequel to break Netflix winning streak

Universal Hollywood’s newest attraction features unique tribute to franchise’s dead star

The newest roaring attraction at Universal Hollywood is set to feature heavy references to dead Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker. The park’s new coaster, “Fast Furious: Hollywood Drift,” has two ride vehicles designed after Brian O’Conner’s sports cars in the franchise. Brian O’Conner is the character Walker portrayed. Fans will have a []

Hollywood Heats Up: Upcoming Movies Could Score More Box Office Goals

Hollywood Heats Up: Upcoming Movies Could Score More Box Office Goals

"Grinch" Sequel in Works with Jim Carrey Returning

Universal and Imagine Entertainment are teaming up on a sequel to 2000’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” a family smash that dominated the box office, earning more than 350 million.

3 Dates for Disney Stock Investors to Circle in July

The House of Mouse's progress on an iconic attraction update, the return of The Rock, and a timely attraction update are things for Disney investors to look forward to this month.

Angel Studios ‘Young Washington’ Proves a Box Office Draw

Every now and then a movie comes along that catches Hollywood completely off guard. It doesn’t arrive with the biggest marketing budget, it isn’t backed by one of the major superhero franchises, and it doesn’t dominate entertainment headlines for months before release. It just opens, audiences show up, and suddenly everyone is asking, “Wait where []

Five Hollywood Juggernauts ... That All Got Boat Raced by Obsession

Some really impressive, big-budget movies have come out this year ... and gotten creamed by Obsession, which was made for 750,000.

As the live-action Moana remake looks set to flop at the box office, Dwayne Johnson says a third animated film is happening

As the live-action Moana remake looks set to flop at the box office, Dwayne Johnson says a third animated film is happening

Movie review: 'Moana' follows too soon in wake of animated predecessor

Is a live-action remake of “Moana” necessary, only 10 years after the original animated film premiered? The answer, decidedly, is no, but then again, none of the Disney live-action remakes have been necessary, so that’s where we’re ...

Disney might be planning a free Disney+ tier

Nearly every streaming service has an ad-supported plan, but Disney might take the unusual step of making it free.

If You Subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV, You Could Be Eligible for a Settlement Payout

Disney settled a lawsuit that alleged the corporation forced higher prices for live TV streaming subscriptions.

If you paid for YouTube TV or DirecTV, Disney might owe you money

The lawsuit alleges Disney used its clout to drive up streaming prices

Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office

Disney's live-action “Moana” may be the top movie at the box office, but it didn't make a big splash in its first weekend.

Vincent Lindon and Tahar Rahim Storm the Barricades (Without Singing!) in ‘Les Misérables’ Trailer

Fred Cavayé’s new action-packed take on the Victor Hugo classic hits theaters this fall.

Disney Lorcana TCG: Attack of the Vine! Set First Impressions

Get an early look at Disney Lorcana’s upcoming Attack of the Vine! expansion, featuring more Pixar characters from the Monsters, Inc. franchise and more.

Coping with the blockbuster trade that never was

Dealing with the aftermath of coming up short in the blockbuster of the summer

30 years ago, the biggest sci-fi blockbuster of the '90s quietly changed Hollywood forever

The 1996 hit helped launch one of Hollywood's biggest stars just as intellectual property was becoming the industry's biggest draw

‘Princess Diaries’ Author Meg Cabot Has Read — and Loves — 3rd Movie Script

Following two successful Princess Diaries films, devoted fans have been clamoring for more — but does the tiara still fit? “There is a script for the third movie. There is a script,” Anne Hathaway, who played Princess Mia Thermopolis in the 2001 flick, revealed during a January 2019 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “I []