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'Moana' joins 'Snow White' as the latest live-action Disney film to bomb at box office
The live-action Moana opened to just 43 million, tracking toward a 150 million loss that rivals the Snow White box office debacle from 2025.
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Variety
· 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 []
That Park Place
· 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.
Latestly.com
· 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.
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Sada Elbalad
· Jun 27, 2026
Disney Announces New Short Movie "Lilo & Scratch", Sets Release Date
Disney announced Friday a new short movie at Annecy: “Lilo Scratch.”
ComicBook.com
· Jul 3, 2026
Disney’s Coolest New Animated Series Confirms Season 2 Return With First Look
Courtesy of Disney Branded Television Disney’s coolest new animated series has confirmed that a new season is now in the works for a launch next year, so it’s the perfect time to catch up. It’s been a notable year for Disney Television Animation as fans have seen a few new animated series making their respective debuts over the last few []
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Related coverage for "'Moana' joins 'Snow White' as the latest live-action Disney film to bomb at box office": Variety — Box Office: ‘Moana’ Sets Sail With $4.5 Million in Thursday Previews. That Park Place — Live-Action Moana Box Office Projections Plummet—Is Disney Facing Another Flop?. Latestly.com — 'Moana': 5 Reasons Why The Rock-Starrer Is a Must-Watch on the Big Screen This Monsoon. The Beat — ABSOLUTE BATMAN animated series in development. Sada Elbalad — Disney Announces New Short Movie "Lilo & Scratch", Sets Release Date. ComicBook.com — Disney’s Coolest New Animated Series Confirms Season 2 Return With First Look