Context is everything. When a movie comes out and grosses, let’s say, $345 million or $262 million worldwide, usually that’s good. It’s a lot of money. But when those movies are from franchises whose previous installments have made over $1 billion, $300 million or so starts to look much less impressive.

Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and live-action 'Moana' underperformed, prompting CEO to reassess franchise strategies.

Dwayne Johnson Starrer Beats MCU’s The Incredible Hulk (Photo Credit: Disney) Moana is nowhere to be found in the news as The

Disney's new chief executive officer, Josh D'Amaro, who took over the top job from Bob Iger in March, admitted what most of

Disney isn't going to stop making live-action versions of the studio's animated classics. But unlike "Moana," they need to be creatively necessary.

The latest “Moana,” directed by Thomas Kail, brings Dwayne Johnson back as the demigod Maui and introduces Catherine Lagaʻaia as the adventuring Polynesian princess.

Disney is acknowledging that its most recent 'Star Wars' movie did not meet expectations at the box office. Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro told investors on a earnings call that 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' underperformed for the company.