# Disney's Live-Action 'Moana' Opens Weak with $43 Million

Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" debuted to only $43 million at the domestic box office, one of the lowest openings for the studio's live-action adaptations. The film, starring newcomers, failed to match the success of its animated predecessor or other recent Disney remakes. This underperformance highlights growing audience fatigue with live-action retreads.

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### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/moana-box-office-opening-weekend-weakest-disney-live-action-remake-1236808979/) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:02:06 +0000