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Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
By Rubén Rosario at WSVN 7 News
· July 13, 2026
· 4 min read
(AP) — The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported $250 million to produce, earned just $43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, accor
Key takeaway The movie, which cost a reported $250 million to produce, earned just $43 million from ticket sales in the U.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami 's family-friendly beaches and attractions make it a hub for parents seeking entertainment for their kids. The underwhelming box office performance of Disney's live-action "Moana" may have implications for local movie theaters and family activities in the area. With a significant portion of the film's audience being women and parents, it's likely that many Miami families will still be interested in seeing the movie, despite its poor critical reception. The fact that "Moana" opened on par with other PG-rated films like "Snow White" and faces competition from movies like "Minions & Monsters" and "Toy Story 5" suggests that local theaters may need to adapt their programming to meet the demands of families in the community. As a major tourist destination, Miami's movie theaters rely on a steady stream of family-friendly films to attract visitors, making the performance of films like "Moana" a relevant concern for local businesses.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? (AP) — The Walt Disney Company’s live action “Moana” may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters. The movie, which cost a reported $250 million to produce, earned just $43 million from ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada, accor
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