Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Moana’ has failed to make a splash at the box office, earning just $43 million from ticket sales in the US and Canada in its first weekend. The movie, which cost a reported $250 million to produce, was expected to perform better, given the success of the original animated film.
Box Office Performance
The film’s underwhelming performance has been attributed to the oversaturation of PG-rated movies in the market, with other films like ‘Minions & Monsters’ and ‘Toy Story 5’ still performing well. Despite this, the movie has received praise for its lead actress, Catherine Lagaʻaia, and has been recommended by 63% of audiences, according to PostTrak.
The movie’s performance may not be a sign of ‘family movie fatigue,’ but rather a result of the high competition in the market. Families have to make a choice, and with multiple PG-rated films available, ‘Moana’ may have struggled to stand out.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
