Box Office: ‘Moana’ Could Be Headed for Choppy Waters
Disney's live-action remake of 'Moana' faces critical backlash and box office uncertainty following its Los Angeles premiere.
📍 Where it landed
The live-action remake of "Moana" received mixed reviews from critics, with many describing it as unnecessary and soulless. The film's Rotten Tomatoes score was one of the lowest for Disney live-action remakes. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
How has the critical reception been for the live-action Moana?
The reception has been negative, with Forbes calling the Rotten Tomatoes critic score a "Disney disaster" and The Guardian labeling the remake as "dull."
Where did the film premiere?
The movie premiered in Los Angeles, according to the New York Daily News.
Who is mentioned in the reviews of the film?
Dwayne Johnson is mentioned in coverage from The Guardian.
What happened
The live-action adaptation of 'Moana' has premiered in Los Angeles. However, early reception is poor, with the film receiving what Forbes describes as a "Disney disaster" of a Rotten Tomatoes critic review score.
Coverage from The Guardian and BBC focuses on the quality of the production, with The Guardian describing the film as a "dull live-action remake" and featuring Dwayne Johnson's character on "autopilot." Variety reports that these factors may lead to difficulties at the box office. Future developments depend on how these critical reviews translate to ticket sales and whether the film can overcome the negative momentum reported by entertainment outlets.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 46d ago.
The reporting (15)
- Moana Review: The Same Wave Rolls Back Around The Austin Chronicle · 46d ago
- Moana Scores 2nd-Worst Rotten Tomatoes Score for Disney Live-Action Remakes Yahoo · 46d ago
- ‘Moana’ shows how far Disney will go for your nostalgia The Boston Globe · 46d ago
- Moana First Reviews: Unnecessary and Faithful to a Fault, but It Has Its Charms Rotten Tomatoes · 46d ago
- ‘Moana’ Is an Exercise in How Not to Remake an Animated Classic Gizmodo · 46d ago
- Moana's Positive Reviews All Seem To Agree On One Thing Yahoo · 46d ago
- Dwayne Johnson on Why Live-Action ‘Moana’ Isn’t “Too Soon” and the Viral Reaction to His Onscreen Wig: “I Get It, I’m a Pretty Well-Known Bald Actor” Yahoo · 46d ago
- Acclaimed Broadway director making feature film debut with Disney's 'Moana' ABC7 Los Angeles · 46d ago
- Dwayne Johnson on Why Live-Action Moana Isn't Too Soon, His Viral Wig The Hollywood Reporter · 46d ago
- Why Disney’s live-action ‘Moana’ feels weirdly soulless San Francisco Chronicle · 46d ago
- The ‘Moana’ Rotten Tomatoes Critic Review Score Is A Disney Disaster Forbes · 46d ago
- Moana review – Dwayne Johnson’s demigod on autopilot in dull live-action remake The Guardian · 46d ago
- ‘Moana’ movie premiere in L.A. New York Daily News · 46d ago
- What went wrong with the live-action Moana BBC · 46d ago
- Box Office: ‘Moana’ Could Be Headed for Choppy Waters Variety · 46d ago broke it first
Velocity
How fast coverage is spreading — measured hourly from article rate × source diversity. How this works →
People, places & organizations
Topics
From around our network
Related trends
‘The Odyssey’ Beats ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ to Become Biggest R-Rated Movie Ever
The Odyssey has surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine to secure its place as the highest-grossing R-rated film in global box office history.
Anne Hathaway Tears Up as She’s Named a Disney Legend (and Her 2026 Box Office Crosses $2 Billion): ‘I’m One of the Most Insanely Lucky People in the World’
Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson were named Disney Legends at D23 as part of a group of eleven honorees.
Ryan Gosling Shows Off First Footage From ‘Star Wars: Starfighter,’ About “A Guy From the Wrong Side of the Galaxy”
Ryan Gosling debuted the first footage and details from Star Wars: Starfighter at D23 2026.
‘Tangled’ Live-Action Movie Unveils First-Look, March 2028 Release Date
Audience anticipation builds as a March 2028 release date and first-look footage for the live-action Tangled arrive at D23.
'The Mandalorian and Grogu' Disney+ Streaming Date Announced
Disney+ set a September debut for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu,' igniting fresh buzz among fans and merch makers.
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro tells CNBC parks were 'big surprise' in last quarter, company has 'clarity' and 'stability'
Disney’s parks outperformed expectations, yet the CEO warns investors the stock still falls short of confidence.