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Disney's Moana live-action remake opened to a $43 million domestic debut, with analysts pointing to (1) a near-shot-for-shot remake that offered little novelty, (2) arriving too soon after the original and a successful Moana sequel, and (3) stiff competition from other family films and the World Cup, suggesting the animation-to-live-action strategy may be losing steam.
Disney's live-action Moana opened at No. 1 domestically but with tepid momentum, earning about $43 million in the U.S. and Canada and $52 million internationally for a $95 million global debut. Critics panned it as a near shot-for-shot remake, though audiences gave it a more favorable CinemaScore and reasonable word-of-mouth. The release underscores a mixed track record for Disney’s live-action remakes amid strong competition from other family titles, with upcoming films likely to shape the summer box office.
Disney's live-action Moana opened to roughly $45 million domestic from about 3,900 theaters, with Friday around $18 million, but the launch falls short of expectations and pre-release tracking that had pegged $60–75 million. The film carries a $250 million budget and an A- CinemaScore, while critics give it about 34% on Rotten Tomatoes. Disney will need continued family audience turnout in the coming weeks amid competition from next weekend’s releases, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
'How to Train Your Dragon' has reached nearly $200 million globally in its debut, while Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' has surpassed $850 million worldwide after four weekends, both achieving significant box office success despite targeting similar demographics. Additionally, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' crossed $500 million globally, though it may not recoup its high production costs.
Lilo & Stitch is expected to top the domestic box office again with an estimated $55-65 million, continuing its strong performance after a record Memorial Day weekend, while Karate Kid: Legends and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning are competing for second and third place in a busy summer movie season.
The summer box office hit a low with a total weekend gross under $65 million, significantly down from last year's $205 million. "The Garfield Movie" led with $14 million, while "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" continued to disappoint, dropping 59% from its opening. Family films like "IF" and upcoming releases "Inside Out 2" and "Despicable Me 4" show promise, but overall, the box office is 24% behind last year.
Pixar's latest movie, "Elemental," had the worst opening in the studio's history, continuing a box office downturn that began during the pandemic. The decline is due to a shift in consumer behavior, with family audiences becoming more discerning about the movies they choose to see in theaters. Pixar's recent offerings, including "Soul," "Luca," and "Turning Red," were sent directly to Disney+, and the studio is now attempting to reverse course by reminding the public that it is making movies for multiplexes. Pixar's next theatrical release is not until 2024, giving the studio time to rethink how to restore its former box office glory.
AMC Theatres is bringing back its Summer Movie Camp program, offering recent and classic family films for as low as $3 plus tax on Wednesdays and $5 plus tax on Saturdays through August. The program includes 14 movies, with "The Land Before Time" kicking off the first week. Visit AMC's website to see local theaters participating in the program.
AMC Theatres is bringing back its Summer Movie Camp program, offering recent and classic family films for as low as $3 plus tax on Wednesdays and $5 plus tax on Saturdays through August. Fourteen movies have been slated to run, with "The Land Before Time" kicking off the program's first week. Moviegoers can visit AMC's website to see local theaters participating in the program.
AMC Theatres is bringing back its "Summer Movie Camp" program, offering select family films for $3 and $5 tickets at participating theaters from June through August. Fourteen movies will be rotated throughout the summer, including recent and classic titles such as "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and "Shrek 2". Moviegoers can check participating theaters and buy tickets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.