‘Moana’ Falters at the Box Office, Casting Doubt on Disney’s Formula

Disney's anticipated live-action remake of "Moana" fell short of expectations, earning around $43 million in North America over its opening weekend, which is about 30% less than the studio had hoped for. This underperformance has sparked concerns about the success of Disney's traditional animated formula, raising questions about whether the studio's adaptations are still resonating with today's audiences. This outcome could influence future decisions on which projects Disney invests in and how they approach remakes. For more details, check out the full article on The New York Times.