Moana collected $13.5M domestically on Day 2, bringing its US total to $31.5M.
A noticeable drop from opening day as is typical for family films after the first day rush.
The live-action Moana has had a softer second day, which is common for family-oriented films after strong opening-day family turnout. The three-day total is tracking around $43M domestically, which is below initial expectations for a film with this level of brand recognition and a $250M budget.
Market Mood & Reviews (Researched): Early audience reactions have been mixed. While some families are enjoying the film as a nostalgic watch, many viewers and critics have called it a near shot-for-shot remake with limited innovation. Critic scores are low (around 34-37% on Rotten Tomatoes), with complaints about stiff visuals and lack of freshness. However, the audience CinemaScore is a respectable A-, suggesting families are still finding it entertaining.
There is noticeable live-action remake fatigue in the market, with several recent Disney remakes underperforming.