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Disney CEO Admits Moana, Mandalorian and Grogu Are Box Office Flops

Disney's CEO has admitted that two of the company's most anticipated films have underperformed at the box office.

By · Published August 5, 2026 at 15:28 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026 at 18:24 UTC

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Which films has Disney admitted underperformed at the box office?

Disney has admitted that the live-action adaptation of Moana and the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu have underperformed at the box office.

What has Disney cited as a positive outcome despite the box office disappointment?

Disney has cited the success of merchandise sales as a positive outcome despite the box office disappointment.

What is Disney exploring as a potential solution to future underperformance?

Disney is exploring free streaming services as a potential solution to future underperformance.

Where it stands

Disney has acknowledged that its live-action adaptation of Moana and the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu have failed to meet box office expectations. The company's CEO, Josh D'Amaro, has publicly admitted the underperformance.

The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, WDW News Today, Star Wars News Net and IGN all confirm the admission. The films have been described as "underperformed" and "box office flops." The Mandalorian and Grogu has been described as a "failure." Despite the box office disappointment, Disney has pointed to the success of merchandise sales as a mitigating factor.

The company is also exploring free streaming services as a potential solution to future underperformance.

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