Moana has opened with $18.0M domestically on its first day, taking its US total to $18.0M.
A solid opening for the live-action remake of the popular animated film.
Day 1 Snapshot
Day 1 US Domestic$18.0M
US Domestic Total$18.0M
Worldwide Gross$18.0M
Budget$250.0M
The live-action Moana has delivered a respectable opening. While $18M is not among the highest openings for big Disney releases, it is a decent start for a remake in the current market. The film is clearly benefiting from strong brand recognition and family audience interest.
With a high reported budget of $250M, the film will need strong holds and positive word-of-mouth over the coming weeks to justify its cost. The international performance will also play a major role in its overall success.
Reality check: Moana has opened on a decent note. Its long-term performance will depend heavily on audience reception and how well it holds over the first weekend. Strong family turnout is expected, but it faces a high bar to become a major commercial success.