Disney admits live‑action Moana and Star Wars film underperformed at box office

Disney Moana live-action The Mandalorian and Grogu box office merchandise

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro told investors that the live‑action remake of Moana and the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu fell short of the company’s box‑office expectations. Moana earned roughly $262‑$263 million worldwide against a production budget of about $250 million, a result Disney expects to generate a loss after marketing costs. The Mandalorian and Grogu grossed $345 million globally on a $165 million budget, the lowest theatrical take for a live‑action Star Wars title.

Despite the disappointing ticket sales, Disney emphasized that both franchises continue to drive revenue in other areas. The company said the films spurred growth in retail merchandise, increased attendance at Star Wars attractions in its theme parks, and boosted engagement with related video‑games. Disney also expects the live‑action Moana to become a strong title on Disney+, building on the original’s streaming success, and maintains that the releases are not total failures.

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Disney+ · Dwayne Johnson · Hugh Johnston · Josh D’Amaro · Moana (live‑action film) · Moana (live‑action) · Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu (film) · Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu · Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (film) · The Walt Disney Company

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 9 SOURCES] The Mandalorian and Grogu earned $345 million worldwide. www.estadao.com.br · cinepop.com.br · www.ilcineocchio.it · www.play3.de · www.digitalspy.com · +4 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Disney expects the live‑action Moana to become a strong title on Disney+. www.estadao.com.br · cinepop.com.br · www.digitalspy.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com · pk.ign.com · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The two films drove growth in merchandise sales, theme‑park attendance and gaming engagement. www.estadao.com.br · cinepop.com.br · www.ilcineocchio.it · www.play3.de · www.digitalspy.com · +1 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The Mandalorian and Grogu’s production budget was about $165 million. www.estadao.com.br · cinepop.com.br · sea.ign.com · pk.ign.com · www.ilcineocchio.it · +3 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Live‑action Moana earned about $262‑$263 million worldwide. www.estadao.com.br · cinepop.com.br · sea.ign.com · www.hollywoodreporter.com · pk.ign.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Disney does not consider the films a total failure. cinepop.com.br · www.ilcineocchio.it · www.play3.de · www.hollywoodreporter.com · www.estadao.com.br
[● 6 SOURCES] Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said the live‑action Moana and Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu underperformed box‑office expectations. www.estadao.com.br · cinepop.com.br · www.ilcineocchio.it · www.play3.de · www.digitalspy.com · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Moana’s production budget was about $250 million. www.estadao.com.br · cinepop.com.br · sea.ign.com · pk.ign.com · www.ilcineocchio.it · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Disney said the films helped drive growth in retail sales, theme‑park attendance and gaming. www.estadao.com.br · pk.ign.com · cinepop.com.br · www.ilcineocchio.it · www.play3.de · +4 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro said the films underperformed box‑office expectations. www.estadao.com.br · pk.ign.com · cinepop.com.br · www.ilcineocchio.it · www.play3.de · +4 more