Disney Admits Underperformance of 'Mandalorian' and 'Moana' at Box Office
Disney has admitted that its recent releases, 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and 'Moana,' underperformed at the box office, despite fueling other parts of the company like merchandise sales. The company's CFO noted that theatrical performance is just one data point in their overall strategy.
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