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

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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.

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Moana’ Box Office Projections Fall Again as Live-Action Remake Faces Potentially Disastrous Opening Weekend

Disney’s live-action remake experiment may be facing another major test as box office projections for Moana continue to slide ahead of release. Once viewed as one of Disney’s safest bets due to the enormous popularity of the animated franchise, the live-action Moana remake starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is now reportedly tracking far below the [] The post ‘Moana’ Box Office Projections Fall Again as Live-Action Remake Faces Potentially Disastrous Opening Weekend appeared first on That Park Place.

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· Jul 3, 2026

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

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· Jul 8, 2026

Brutal Live-Action Moana Reactions Revealed as Disney’s Remake Heads for Box Office Disaster: “Creatively Bankrupt”

Image via Disney Disney’s live-action Moana may not go far at the box office, with its relatively low projections compounded by some dismal first reactions. Disney’s live-action remakes have proved to be a mixed bag both critically and commercially, but things seemed to be on an upward trajectory again with the success of Lilo Stitch (2025). The []

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· Jul 1, 2026

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

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

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· Jul 10, 2026

Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews

Disney’s “Moana” is setting sail at the box office once again. The beloved 2016 animated musical is the latest Disney film to get the live-action treatment. The new take on the film, starring Catherine Laga’aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the buff god Maui, has made 4.5 million in previews at []

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· Jul 7, 2026

Set sail with Moana: Must-have toys for every little explorer to join in the fun for the new film

Unleash the magic of Moana: Shop our ultimate toy list to celebrate the release of the new live-action film.

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