‘Moana’ Faces Major Losses as Box Office Struggles Continue

WHO:

Deadline - Disney, Bob Iger, Bob Chapek

Variety - Dwayne Johnson

WHAT:

Variety - "Moana" is projected to incur losses between $100 million and $125 million.

Fox News - "Moana" is tracking toward a $150 million loss, which is comparable to the "Snow White" box office debacle from 2025.

Variety - "Moana" earned $52 million in its international box office debut.

Fox News - "Moana" is tracking toward a $150 million loss, which is comparable to the "Snow White" box office debacle from 2025.

Variety - "Moana" generated $3 million from 403,931 admissions in South Korea, securing a 36.53% share of the weekend market during the weekend of Jul. 10–12.

Variety - "Moana" earned $95 million worldwide in its opening weekend, which includes $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally.

Fox News - "Moana" is tracking toward a $150 million loss, which is comparable to the "Snow White" box office debacle from 2025.

Variety - "Moana" earned $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally.

Screen Rant - Disney's live-action "Moana" remake has officially set a new Rotten Tomatoes audience score record by just two points.

Fox News - "Moana" is tracking toward a $150 million loss, which is comparable to the "Snow White" box office debacle from 2025.

Deadline - "Moana" opened with a worldwide box office total of $95 million.

Variety - "Moana" earned $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally.

Variety - The film is projected to incur losses between $100 million and $125 million.

Variety - The production cost of "Moana" was $250 million.

WHERE:

Variety - "Moana" topped the South Korean box office during the weekend of Jul. 10–12, securing a 36.53% share of the weekend market.

Moviefone - The live-action "Moana" topped the box office this weekend, indicating it was the highest-grossing film during that period.

Variety - The box office figures include both domestic and international markets.

WHY:

Deadline - The film's poor performance is attributed to a lack of audience interest.

Deadline - The article suggests that Disney's previous strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted audience expectations.

HOW:

Deadline - The film's production cost was $250 million, leading to significant financial concerns for Disney.

Deadline - The film is part of Disney's strategy to focus on a curated selection of big hits under Bob Iger's leadership.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 19:21 UTC)

The animated film "Moana" is projected to incur losses between $100 million and $125 million, with some reports indicating it could track toward a staggering $150 million loss. This financial setback is reminiscent of the box office debacle experienced by "Snow White" in 2025. With a production cost of $250 million, these figures are raising significant financial concerns for Disney.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 16:50 UTC)

"Moana" has made a splash at the international box office, debuting with $52 million in earnings. However, it's also facing a significant challenge, as projections indicate it could incur a $150 million loss, reminiscent of the "Snow White" box office failure from 2025. Over the weekend of July 10 to 12, "Moana" led the South Korean box office, capturing a notable 36.53% share of the market.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 10:00 UTC)

"Moana" has made a significant impact in South Korea, raking in $3 million from over 403,000 admissions and capturing a 36.53% share of the weekend market. This impressive performance occurred during the weekend of July 10 to 12. The film continues to resonate with audiences, solidifying its popularity in the region.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 05:58 UTC)

"Moana" had a strong opening weekend, earning $95 million worldwide, which includes $43 million from domestic audiences and $52 million internationally. However, it is now projected to face a staggering $150 million loss, reminiscent of the box office troubles seen with "Snow White" in 2025. The film's hefty production cost of $250 million has raised significant financial concerns for Disney.

(UPDATED July 13, 2026 00:12 UTC)

"Moana" is projected to face a staggering $150 million loss, drawing comparisons to the box office failure of "Snow White" in 2025. The film has so far earned $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally. This release is part of Disney's strategy under Bob Iger's leadership to concentrate on a carefully curated selection of major hits.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 23:12 UTC)

Disney's live-action remake of "Moana" has officially set a new Rotten Tomatoes audience score record, surpassing the previous mark by just two points. This film also topped the box office this weekend, making it the highest-grossing film during that period. With these achievements, "Moana" continues to capture the attention of audiences everywhere.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 21:10 UTC)

"Moana" is projected to face a staggering loss of $150 million, a figure that mirrors the box office disaster experienced by "Snow White" in 2025. This news comes from Fox News, highlighting the challenges the film is encountering in theaters. As the industry continues to navigate these financial hurdles, the impact on future productions remains to be seen.

(UPDATED July 12, 2026 20:18 UTC)

Disney's latest animated film, "Moana," has opened with a worldwide box office total of $95 million, earning $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally. However, the film is projected to incur losses between $100 million and $125 million, largely due to a lack of audience interest, which may have been influenced by Disney's previous strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a production cost of $250 million, this release is part of Disney's effort to focus on a curated selection of big hits under Bob Iger's leadership.