Moana North America Box Office: Drops 50% From Last Wednesday—Here’s What It Needs To Outgross The Original Animated Film

In comparison, the live-action Moana adaptation starring Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia has a much lower 31% critics’ score. Unfortunately, the film’s critical reception is being reflected in its box office performance. At the domestic box office, the film opened to $43.1 million across 3,875 North American locations, compared to the original 2016 film’s $56.6 million domestic debut and Moana 2’s $139.8 million opening. Moana (2026) – Box Office SummaryNorth America: $118 millionInternational: $146.6 millionWorldwide: $264.6 millionHow Much Does It Need To Outgross The Original? Must Read: The Odyssey North America Box Office: Christopher Nolan’s Epic Overtakes Iron Man 3 & 4 other Hollywood biggies, All Set To Beat Toy Story 3 Next!