# ‘Moana’ Capsizes With $95M WW Opening; Dwayne Johnson Pic Poised To Lose $100M-$125M: Here’s Why

- Topic: cinema
- Source: Deadline
- Published: 2026-07-12
- Original: https://deadline.com/2026/07/moana-bombs-box-office-1236980125/
- Language: en
- Image: https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MNA-T1_0028.jpg

Disney's live-action remake of Moana is expected to lose between $100M-$125M in its first cycle after a $95M WW opening. The film's release date and high production cost are cited as reasons for its underperformance. Disney is in competition with itself in the family space, with Moana getting beat by Toy Story 5 in family-friendly markets.

## Key takeaways

- Moana's release date was too soon after Moana 2 and in a crowded family July.
- The film's high production cost of $250M before P&A is a major factor in its underperformance.
- Disney is in competition with itself in the family space, with Moana getting beat by Toy Story 5 in family-friendly markets.

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