# 3 key reasons Disney's 'Moana' flopped in its box-office debut

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-14 00:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 3.67

## Executive Summary
Disney's live-action 'Moana' has faced a disappointing box-office debut, raising questions about the future of the studio's remake strategy.

## Intelligence Brief
Disney's live-action version of 'Moana' has struggled during its opening weekend. Reports indicate the film's performance was a 'misstep' for the company and a 'shipwreck' at the box office.


Coverage from Business Insider, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety focuses on the reasons for the flop. Yahoo reports that the Dwayne Johnson movie could lose $100 million, while IndieWire questions if Disney's live-action remakes have run their course.


Industry observers are now evaluating the specific factors behind the debut's failure and the viability of continued live-action remakes.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### How much money could 'Moana' lose?
According to Yahoo, the film could lose $100 million.

### Which actor is associated with the film?
Dwayne Johnson is mentioned in coverage regarding the movie's box-office performance.

### What broader trend is being questioned?
IndieWire raises the question of whether Disney's live-action remakes have run their course.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Million, Box Office, Disney's Moana, Sank With Its Box Office Opening, Moana Shipwrecks, Dwayne Johnson Movie Could Lose, Live-Action Remakes Run Their Course, Why Moana Was

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollywood Reporter | Why ‘Moana’ Sank With Its Box Office Opening | 2026-07-14 00:32 | [Source Link](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/moana-disney-live-action-remake-box-office-dwayne-johnson-1236647014/) |
| Yahoo | Moana Shipwrecks at Box Office as Dwayne Johnson Movie Could Lose $100 Million | 2026-07-13 22:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOcHhyOGIySlc3eGFaaXpTc29tUDF2aTZ6LTEzbjE5WWFuUDZMbHhmYmNDdENtb2NfeGpsc3dfb0RHRnNkSFpUUnNVX2huN2FnNENyeUNtdjJ5bnZNOFdpYW1fTFBQUVVJYW5qZ1UxLVVkSEN0SVBzZ29jMmR1RU9BcjVlc0pTbFVGOGRSdXdkM0F4YUlZYWkyMHQ0RWN0MjJQY1ZV?oc=5) |
| IndieWire | Have Disney’s Live-Action Remakes Run Their Course? | 2026-07-13 22:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNT1hleGpsbTlPWHRsXzVRMXNkQV9QTHZGVHloeWl0cGdyVWR3b1pnQUpheFFJZ2ZIcUcxeVpYN3dXNXRrUXNNc0VHRWh6SGo3ZUF6ckNJcnQ2WWF0Y2g3aGdsT3JOSFJvU0FJV0hUZXRRUHpIXzRIT1gxd3FfUE5HakN3ZlZGRjh5TWprTVpQT2ZkaWs2Z2FhMl9ueGJsVEttUmN2TGQxN1k?oc=5) |
| Business Insider | 3 key reasons Disney's 'Moana' flopped in its box-office debut | 2026-07-13 22:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxOVXVhUlRITFZOYmpzR0swNk5GREpHZVVBQVlxYWRiX1FlM2xNNmFZYmd4QjduanRhNjhCTGZYNGlWUExsYXVEUkZFdDd1LVJ1dFlyOTBRMWt4TjN6NHdTajhsNlFRWXpfVzkyZVFweGNLUVlhMzR2UkpuOWM2SGJWQXM5Y0VxcDc3Uk1hcVdRbk9BUzZPYWxLN0R4TlZVOWpYWlhEQi1yYUw?oc=5) |
| Rotten Tomatoes | Moana Audience Reviews: The Live-Action Remake Stays True to What Made the Original Special | 2026-07-13 18:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9aVkFVTlAwbFNtY1FkUEZIMkszT2hfaGNUNmU3OXBfTGR3N2ZsWFAzMzliZ1BsRVlNVnJBeXU0b2xfZWhwQlJoNld3bk5BWnNUbWoycVJqczR1cG9sZHNJX3hWb1FyZUNVNlNreGFkMlZEZGw5czF1YTJpVVhkQQ?oc=5) |
| Variety | Why 'Moana' Was a Misstep for Disney; Jon Erwin on 'Young Washington' | 2026-07-13 18:49 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxNdVdtNmppcGdVeXpxejZLQmN2WkMwRzR2UEdTai02UmtfNUlYUDM0MTNhUXotUy1lZVRaZW10RXk0cGg1SWdYajBHVG9GSlFSOEQ4S3N6eFJTaWFIS01IQzhQZnIzR1BUTHM5dUVEbkZXZWdjUEtndmtUbWZqLWFDWEY5Q0dnWUdEdmllVVRQN1NOVGdOTUM3OU5EXzl1dzRua3d0d1k4aWNvY05qSGc?oc=5) |

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