Post-launch › Results & measurement · 05 Aug 2026 · T+26
Disney's CEO says Moana missed box-office expectations
In a shareholder letter, CEO Josh D'Amaro said Moana did not meet box-office expectations but was expected to be a strong Disney+ title. CFO Hugh Johnston called theatrical "just one data point".
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- Disney Executives On Disappointing Box Office For 'Moana', 'Mandalorian'Deadline · 05 Aug 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: D'Amaro shareholder letter; Johnston on theatrical as one data point
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