‘Moana’ Failing to Make Box Office Splash With $45M Opening

Disney's live-action "Moana" is off to a lackluster box office start, earning just $45 million in its opening weekend, a far cry from the massive success of its animated predecessor. This underperformance is surprising given the studio's recent track record with family-friendly hits. The lukewarm reception comes amid a crowded market, with competition from horror film "Evil Dead Rise," which is overshadowing the new "Moana." This suggests Disney may need to rethink its strategy for adapting beloved animated classics into live-action films.