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Disney's 'Moana' remake heading for another brutal office flop after bad reviews
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Disney's live-action "Moana" remake is set to debut in theaters on July 10, with early projections estimating an opening between $40 million and $60 million against a $250 million production budget.
- The film has received poor early reviews, holding a 39% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of Disney's lowest-rated live-action adaptations alongside "Pinocchio" and "Snow White."
- Critics have questioned the necessity of the remake given the original animated "Moana" was released less than a decade ago, with some calling the remake a "money grab" that lacks the vitality of the original.
- The remake closely follows the original plot, with Dwayne Johnson reprising his role as Maui, though his new look drew some online criticism; Disney’s recent live-action remakes have shown mixed box office results overall.
- Despite setbacks with some remakes, Disney found success with "Lilo & Stitch," which surpassed $1 billion in box office revenue, highlighting the varied reception of the studio's live-action adaptations.
