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Why Disney's 'Moana' remake floundered at the box office
This past week, we asked the question: Is there such a thing as too much "Moana?" Audiences around the world answered that question at the box office this weekend with a distinct "yes," as Disney's remake of its 2016 animated hit could not catch a wave with an opening weekend of just $43 million domestic and $95 million worldwide.

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'Moana': Why Disney's live-action remake bombed at the box office
Is 'Moana' a Sign Disney's Live-Action Remakes Have Run Their Course?
5 Reasons Why Disney's Live-Action Moana Flopped At The Box Office
Things didn't go as planned for Disney's live-action "Moana" during its opening weekend at the box office.

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“Moana” capsizes with bumpy $43 million U.S. debut, while “Michael” breaks record with $1 billion at global box office
Disney’s live-action Moana fails to make a splash at box office with underwhelming opening
Moana Nabs The Top Box Office Spot, But The Biggest Winner Isn't Even In The Top 10
The Michael Jackson biopic starring the King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson has continued to bring in the bucks — especially overseas — to cross the 10-digit mark with a global box office total of $1,...

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Some of The ‘Moana’ Live-Action Cast Might Seem Super Familiar
“Moana” Director Thomas Kail Reveals How Live-Action Film Is Different from the 2016 Animated Original (Exclusive)

Disney’s ‘Moana’ Remake Crashes at Box Office

The live-action version came just 10 years after the original animated hit.

Disney's new $250M remake on track to be one of the year's biggest flops

'Moana' is the latest live-action Disney remake to drastically underperform at the box office.

The Disney Movie That Should Have Been Made With AI

Few genres of film have been as much of a gamble for Disney as its live-action remakes. Criticism of the latest is so harsh that it raises questions of whether it would have been better made with AI.

Moana Live-Action Review: Dwayne Johnson Stars in Mediocre Remake

Faithful to a fault, Thomas Kail's retelling of the 2016 animated hit is a competent but superfluous addition to the Disney live-action remake pantheon.