Disney’s live-action remake of Moana had an underwhelming opening weekend, taking in $43 million in the US and Canada and $95 million globally, according to studio estimates reported Sunday.[1]

The film was reported to have cost $250 million to produce, making the first-weekend return a muted start for the latest entry in the franchise.[1]

Box office context

The report said the movie was No 1 at the North American box office, but its opening still fell short of making the kind of splash typically associated with a major Disney release.[1]

Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Disney’s live-action remake of Moana earned $43 million in North America in its first weekend.[1]
  • The film earned $95 million globally.[1]
  • The reported production budget was $250 million.[1]

What remains disputed or unverified

  • The report says the film may have been No 1 at the North American box office, but that framing is not independently resolved within the supplied source.[1]
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