Disney's Moana Live-Action Underperforms, Prompting Remake Strategy Reconsideration
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Disney’s live-action Moana opened to $43 million domestically, well short of expectations for a $250 million production, and 34% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes (audience reception remains stronger with an A CinemaScore). The underwhelming debut amid competition from Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters has sparked questions about Disney’s live-action remake strategy, though Moana still has vocal supporters and potential future spin-offs in development.
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