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"Moana" Takes Top Spot in Opening Weekend Box Office! Global Haul of $95 Million

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Disney's live-action "Moana" debuted at No. 1 in North America with $43 million.
  • The film earned an additional $52 million overseas, reaching a global opening weekend total of $95 million.
  • The original animated "Moana" was a box office success, with its sequel also performing strongly.

Disney's live-action adaptation of "Moana" has captured the top spot at the North American box office in its opening weekend. The film grossed $43 million from Friday to Sunday, drawing audiences eager to see the beloved animated story brought to life.

Globally, "Moana" also made a significant splash, bringing in an additional $52 million from international markets. This performance pushed its worldwide opening weekend total to an impressive $95 million, signaling strong audience reception across different regions.

The live-action "Moana" is based on the 2016 animated film, directed by Thomas Kail. Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui, whom he voiced in the original animation, alongside newcomer Catherine Laga'aia as Moana.

The original "Moana" animated film was a major box office success, earning over $643 million worldwide. Its sequel, "Moana 2," released in late 2024, achieved even greater success, grossing $1.059 billion globally. These strong performances have positioned the live-action "Moana" as one of Disney's most anticipated live-action adaptations in recent years.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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