‘Moana’ Remake Is Barely Above ‘Snow White’ at Box Office With $45 Million Opening
Disney's live-action 'Moana' struggles to make waves at the box office, sparking debate about the studio's remake strategy.
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📍 How it ended
The live-action Moana remake opened with $45 million, securing the top box office spot. Despite this, reports described the performance as underwhelming, faltering and bombing similarly to the previous Snow White remake.
Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
The live-action remake of Disney's 'Moana' has had a lackluster opening weekend, earning $45 million. This figure is just slightly above the opening weekend of the 1937 film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'. Coverage from The New York Times, TheWrap, and the Baltimore Sun emphasizes the underperformance, with some outlets questioning the effectiveness of Disney's live-action remake formula.
Yahoo highlights that the biggest box office winner this weekend was not among the top 10 releases. People.com focuses on director Thomas Kail's insights into the differences between the live-action film and the 2016 animated original. The next steps for this trend include monitoring whether 'Moana' can gain momentum in subsequent weeks.
Coverage does not yet specify how long the film has been in theaters or what other films are in the top 10.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.
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How much did 'Moana' earn in its opening weekend?
$45 million.
What is the significance of 'Moana's' box office performance?
The performance is seen as underwhelming, with some outlets questioning Disney's live-action remake strategy.
Who directed the live-action 'Moana'?
Thomas Kail.
Coverage (9)
- Moana doesn't actually go that far at the weekend box office A.V. Club · 43d ago
- Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’ Remake Hits Choppy Waters at the Box Office The Daily Beast · 43d ago
- Live-Action Moana Is Bombing At The Box Office As Badly As Last Year’s Snow White Remake Kotaku · 43d ago
- Live action Moana bombs at the box office Yahoo · 44d ago
- ‘Moana’ Falters at the Box Office, Casting Doubt on Disney’s Formula The New York Times · 44d ago
- Moana Nabs The Top Box Office Spot, But The Biggest Winner Isn't Even In The Top 10 Yahoo · 44d ago
- ‘Moana’ Director Thomas Kail Reveals How Live-Action Film Is Different from the 2016 Animated Original (Exclusive) People.com · 44d ago
- Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office Baltimore Sun · 44d ago
- ‘Moana’ Remake Is Barely Above ‘Snow White’ at Box Office With $45 Million Opening TheWrap · 45d ago
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