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Disney CEO Acknowledges Box Office Failures

Updated 2026-08-05 13:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro admitted that 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' and the live-action 'Moana' remake underperformed at the box office, but maintained they fueled other parts of the company.

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Disney CEO Admits ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘Moana’ Failed at Box Office but ‘Fueled Other Parts of Our Company’

Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro admitted on the company’s latest earnings call that “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” and the live-action “Moana” remake both underperformed at the box office this summer, although he maintained that both titles were not outright busts

2026-08-05 13:06 UTC