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Moana’s Slow Start in Live-Action Waters | Montreal News

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Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 13, 2026
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Summary

Moana’s live-action debut sailed into theaters with a modest $95 million global opening—far below its $250 million budget—raising eyebrows after past Disney remakes like Lion King and Beauty and the Beast crushed it at the box office. Critics panned it as a shot-for-shot remake, but audiences, especially parents, gave it a solid A- CinemaScore and recommended it. With a crowded family movie market featuring Minions & Monsters and Toy Story 5, Moana may be struggling to stand out—but don’t count it out yet; box office momentum can shift in the weeks ahead. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4fbd9b4caab4ed80