Among the notable developments in the cinema world recently, the live-action Moana has made a $95 million opening worldwide. However, this figure fell short of many viewers' expectations. Particularly, its release coinciding with Moana 2, which is set to hit theaters in 2024, negatively impacted the performance of the first film. This situation led viewers to refrain from watching the current version while waiting for the new story.

On the other hand, Stephen Chow's directed Kung Fu Soccer drew attention with a $74 million opening. Chow's new project received positive feedback from both critics and audiences. This situation once again proved Chow's influence in the film industry. The success of Kung Fu Soccer can be attributed to its appeal to a wide audience, particularly through the combination of comedy and action genres.

In the film industry, a movie's opening performance is often directly related to audience interest and marketing strategies. The decline in Moana's opening also shows how fierce the competition is. In the upcoming periods, especially the balance between release dates of major productions will continue to play a decisive role in box office successes.