Moana Live-Action Box-Office Forecast: Mixed Signals for Domestic Debut

Disney’s live‑action Moana is projected to debut to about $60–65 million in North America from roughly 3,875 theatres, though some trackers warn of a softer $35–40 million start, a cautionary figure given the film’s $250 million production budget; international sales are expected to hit $70–75 million. The domestic forecast places Moana among Disney’s lower openings for live‑action remakes, especially when compared with prior hits, and analysts note even strong overseas performance may struggle to offset costs amid competition from Evil Dead Burn, The Invite and holdovers like Minions & Monsters and Toy Story 5.