Key facts
- Disney's live-action 'Moana' debuted with $43 million in U.S. and Canada ticket sales.
- The film's global opening weekend total reached $95 million.
- The production budget for 'Moana' was approximately $250 million.
- Audience reception was more positive than critical reviews, with a 63% recommendation rate.
- The film faced significant competition from other PG-rated movies.
Disney's live-action adaptation of "Moana" opened to a muted $43 million in its domestic debut, falling significantly short of expectations and the success of its animated predecessors. Globally, the film grossed $95 million against a reported $250 million production budget. Critics gave the film a 34% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audiences were more favorable with a 63% recommendation rate and an A- CinemaScore. Analysts suggest market oversaturation with other family films like "Minions & Monsters" and "Toy Story 5" may have impacted its performance. The original animated "Moana" is the most-watched film on Disney+, and its sequel "Moana 2" grossed over $1 billion.