Moana Claims No. 1 at U. K. and Ireland Box Office as The Odyssey Looms Disney's live action adaptation "Moana" has taken the top spot at the UK and Ireland box office with an opening weekend haul of £2. 8 million ($3.
8 million), narrowly edging out its stablemate "Toy Story 5. " This achievement is not surprising, given the enduring popularity of the original animated film and the Disney brand's immense box office draw.
However, it's worth noting that this success comes with a caveat: "Moana" has yet to demonstrate staying power.