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

Source: The New York Times Published Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:39:04 +0000
‘Moana’ Falters at the Box Office, Casting Doubt on Disney’s Formula

Why This Matters

Key context: Dwayne Johnson as Maui in “Moana,” which cost an estimated $250 million to make and at least $100 million to market worldwide. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Dwayne Johnson as Maui in “Moana,” which cost an estimated $250 million to make and at least $100 million to market worldwide.

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