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Live Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Tracking is Divided But No Forecast Points to a Disney Success Story

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Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake is generating plenty of debate among box office watchers, but not for the reason the studio would likely prefer. With less than a month before release, tracking estimates for the film are all over the map. One independent tracker is forecasting an opening weekend as low as 50 million, while [] The post Live Action ‘Moana’ Box Office Tracking is Divided But No Forecast Points to a Disney Success Story appeared first on That Park Place.

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· Jul 3, 2026

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.

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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 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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· Jul 9, 2026

'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon

Disney's live-action adaptation of Moana is set to release in Indian cinemas on July 10, 2026, in English and Hindi. Starring Catherine Laga'aia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as the demigod Maui, the film brings the beloved animated story to life with a new cast, large-scale visual effects and a fresh cinematic approach.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 11, 2026

‘Moana’ Runs Aground at Box Office With $43M Opening

Facing a stormy path, Disney's live-action take on its 2016 animated feature collected nearly the same opening sum as 2025's 'Snow White' and comes less than two years after the massive launch for 'Moana 2.'

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