Disney's live-action remake of the beloved animated classic Moana has made a lackluster debut at the box office, despite being the top-grossing film in North America. The highly anticipated film, which boasts a star-studded cast and a whopping $250 million production budget, has fallen short of expectations, raking in just $43 million from ticket sales in the US and Canada over its first weekend. This disappointing performance comes as a surprise, especially considering the film's massive budget and the popularity of the original animated film. As the movie continues its global rollout, it's clear that Disney's hopes of a blockbuster hit may be tempered by these underwhelming initial results.
Latest film in franchise takes just $43m in North America and $95m globally, against a $250m budgetThe Walt Disney Company’s live-action remake of Moana may be the No 1 movie at the North American box office but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters.The movie, which cost a reported $250m (£187m, A$360m) to produce, earned just $43m from ticket sales in the US and Canada, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Continue reading...
