Disney's 'Moana' remake heading for another brutal office flop after bad reviews
Disney's live-action remake of 'Moana' is facing poor critical reception and low box office projections. Critics have labeled the film a 'money grab' and criticized its lack of originality compared to the recent animated versions.
Why it matters
The film's poor performance reflects a broader trend of audience fatigue regarding Disney's strategy of remaking recent animated hits.
Disney's live-action "Moana" remake heads to theaters amid poor early reviews and soft opening projections. Industry experts project the film could debut at around $60 million in North American theaters this weekend, though some analysts expect an opening closer to $40 million against a reported $250 million production budget, according to Variety. It comes on the heels of last year's "Snow White" remake, which also received widespread criticism and had similar box office projections. The film officially hits theaters July 10, but early reviews have already landed the remake in rough seas. "Moana" debuted with a 32% Rotten Tomatoes critics score, according to Forbes. NEW STREAMING DATA PAINTS SHOCKINGLY GRIM PICTURE FOR DISNEY'S AWFUL ‘STAR WARS’ SEQUELS While the score has since increased to 39%, it remains one of the studio’s lowest-rated adaptations, sitting just above 2022’s "Pinocchio" and tied with the 39% scored by "Snow White."
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