Disney CEO Admits ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘Moana’ Failed at Box Office but ‘Fueled Other Parts of Our Company’
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During the company's latest earnings call, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro acknowledged that the summer releases "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" and the live-action "Moana" remake underperformed and failed at the box office.
Despite the theatrical underperformance, the Disney executive defended the financial viability of both titles. He argued that the films successfully functioned as portfolio boosters that fueled other parts of the company.
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The Hollywood Reporter (US)Softer framing emphasizing the film's success as a broader portfolio booster.
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